Senior SatCom RF Systems Engineering Specialist
Telesat (Nasdaq and TSX: TSAT) is a leading global satellite operator, providing reliable and secure satellite-delivered communications solutions worldwide to broadcast, telecommunications, corporate and government customers for over 55 years. Backed by a legacy of engineering excellence, reliability and industry-leading customer service, Telesat has grown to be one of the largest and most successful global satellite operators.
Telesat Lightspeed, our revolutionary Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network, scheduled to begin service in 2027, will revolutionize global broadband connectivity for enterprise and Government users by delivering a combination of high capacity, security, resiliency and affordability with ultra-low latency and fiber-like speeds. Telesat is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, and has offices and facilities around the world.
The company’s state-of-the-art Satellite fleet consists of 14 GEO satellites, the Canadian payload on ViaSat-1 and one LEO 3 demonstration satellite. For more information, follow Telesat on X and LinkedIn or visit www.telesat.com
As a Senior SatComm RF Systems Engineering Specialist, you will be expected to have expert level knowledge and expertise in all areas of Satellite based RF communications at the physical and Layer Two levels. Understanding of protocol Layers 3 and above is expected.
You will be working with the DVB-S2 protocols; DVB-RCS2, DVB-S2X but a thorough understanding of RF and Communications systems theories is expected. You will have had a thorough exposure to Adaptive Coding and Modulation techniques.
Also required is a good understanding of active antenna beam forming technologies including digital beam forming, and fast beam hopping, and general phased array antenna modelling and performance.
You will have experience working in a Systems Engineering environment and understand the use of Systems Engineering products to facilitate the orderly progression from requirements through design, implementation and verification.
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The successful candidate must be able to work in Canada and obtain clearance under the Canadian Controlled Goods program (CGP).
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