Senior Test Engineer

Telesat (Nasdaq and TSX: TSAT) is a leading global satellite operator that has been providing reliable and secure satellite communication solutions to broadcasting, telecommunications, enterprise, and government customers for over 50 years. With a tradition of engineering excellence, reliability, and top-tier customer service in the industry, Telesat has become one of the world's largest and most successful satellite operators. Telesat Lightspeed, our revolutionary Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network, scheduled to be commissioned in 2027, will redefine global broadband connectivity for professional users by offering high capacity, security, and resilience, as well as affordable pricing, with ultra-low latency and speeds comparable to fiber optics. Telesat is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, and has offices and facilities around the world. To learn more, visit www.telesat.com.

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The Senior Test Engineer will be responsible for developing and maintaining the verification and validation plans of the Telesat LEO constellation communication system. In addition, they will participate in various testing activities conducted across the Telesat LEO system in collaboration with vendors and other partners, and will be responsible for laboratory maintenance.

Main Responsibilities: In this role, the incumbent will formulate recommendations and exert influence on the verification and validation of the Telesat LEO system Develop system and subsystem verification matrices based on system requirements Coordinate and participate in RF and system-level testing activities, including test planning, execution, and reporting. Act as an RF expert and support other technical staff as needed Play an active role in component and subsystem design as well as testing activities Configure test equipment, such as satellite link emulators, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, etc. Ensure the product under test meets technical, functional, performance, and business requirements Maintain the laboratory in operational condition and keep it up to date with known hardware and software configurations to execute various test scenarios as needed Collaborate with partners and other vendors within various test campaigns

Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Systems Engineering, and at least 10 years of relevant experience in satellite communications At least 8 years of professional experience in satellite RF communication systems, with strong knowledge of modulation and coding techniques used in modern standards such as DVB-S2(X) and DVB-RCS2 At least 5 years of hands-on experience in RF testing in the Ka band Hands-on experience using RF test equipment (oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, satellite channel emulators) Strong understanding of RF engineering design principles and practices Demonstrated understanding of radio interfaces, modem technologies, modulation and coding, as well as their impact on satellite link performance Experience in satellite link budget analysis, with a good understanding of the effects of impairments on link performance Experience with test case management and defect tracking tools (Jira, Jama) Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with management, engineering teams, and partners/vendors

Desired Qualifications: Experience with various traffic generators such as Ixia, Spirent Experience with MEF standards Proficient in MATLAB, Python. Experience with BUC/LNB and various antenna technologies Excellent oral and written communication skills

At Telesat, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that values workplace equity. We are committed to providing the best possible experience for candidates, including providing necessary accommodations at every stage of our interview process. We invite all qualified candidates who have been selected for an interview and require accommodations to inform the Telesat recruitment team. We will work with you to meet your needs. All information provided regarding accommodations will be treated confidentially.

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The Senior Test Engineer will be responsible for developing and maintaining system verification and validation plans of the Telesat LEO constellation communication system. In addition, they will participate in the various testing activities across the Telesat LEO system with vendors and other partners and responsible for maintaining the lab.

Main Responsibilities

In this role, the incumbent will issue recommendations and have influence on the system verification and validation of the Telesat LEO system Develop system and sub system verification matrices against system requirements Coordinate and participate in RF and system level testing activities including test planning, execution and reporting Serve as an RF expert and support other technical staff as required Plays an active role in component and subsystem design and test activities Configuring test equipment like Satellite Link Emulators, signal generator, spectrum analyzer etc. Ensure product under test meets technical, functional, performance and business requirements Keep the lab functional and update to date with known hardware and software configuration to execute various test scenarios as necessary Work with partners and other vendors in various test campaigns

Education and Experience Required

B. Sc. in Electrical, Computer or System Engineering and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in satellite communications Minimum 8 years of work experience in Satellite RF communication systems with strong exposure on modulation and coding used in modern standards like DVB-S2(X) and DVB-RCS2 Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in RF testing in Ka bands Hands on experience using RF test equipment (Oscilloscopes, Signal Generators, Spectrum Analyzers, satellite channel emulator,) Strong understanding of RF engineering Principles and Design Practices Demonstrated understanding of air interfaces, modem technologies, modulation and coding and its impact on the satellite link performance Experience with satellite link budget analyses with good understanding of effects of impairments on the link performance Experience in test case and defect tracking tools (Jira, Jama) Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with management, engineering teams and partners / suppliers

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with various traffic generators like Ixia, Spirent Experience in MEF standards Proficient with MATLAB, python. Experience with BUC/LNB and various Antenna technologies Excellent oral and written communication skills

The successful candidate must be able to work in Canada and obtain clearance under the Canadian Controlled Goods program (CGP).

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