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Senior SatCom RF Systems Engineering SpecialistTelesat • Ottawa, Ontario
Senior SatCom RF Systems Engineering Specialist

Senior SatCom RF Systems Engineering Specialist

Telesat • Ottawa, Ontario
30+ days ago
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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.comAs 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Reviewing link budgets, performing system-level interface trade-offs to maximize performance, modelling signal impairments to simulate and model communication systems.
  • Working with system architects, RF engineers, antenna engineers, and Earth station engineers, to partition functions between hardware and software domains performing system level interface trade-offs to maximize performance.
  • Deriving top-level specifications for RF links and RF and antenna subsystems, and responding to requests to modify the requirements as necessary. Creating and reviewing test procedures and plans, as well as test results, to ensure compliance with the specifications.
  • Characterizing and analyzing system performance. Developing and maintaining performance budgets on specific aspects of the system.
  • Providing technical support to regulatory, coordination, and market access teams and providing mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and those with less domain specific knowledge. You will on occasion be expected to prepare and deliver presentations to the Telesat technical community.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

  • Master's degree or higher in electrical engineering or related discipline with emphasis on some combination of RF/antenna/microwave theory, digital communication theory, or digital signal processing.
  • At least 10 years of relevant experience relating to the defined responsibilities.
  • Experience working with digital communication systems, spread spectrum, single and multi-carrier techniques, modulation types such as PSK, APSK, QAM.
  • Specific experience with modulation standards such as DVB-S2X and DVB-RCS2, as well as with Adaptive Coding and Modulation (ACM) methods.
  • Specific experience modelling RF communications systems using higher order tools such as Python, Matlab, etc.

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Work well in a team environment
  • Good written and oral communication skills
  • Able to present complex ideas to a more general audience
  • Committed to excellent work products
  • Able to manage several complicated issues simultaneously
The successful candidate must be able to work in Canada and obtain clearance under the Canadian Controlled Goods program (CGP).#LI-SM1At Telesat, we take pride in being an equal opportunity employer that values equality in the workplace. We are committed to providing the best candidate experience possible including any required accommodations at every stage of our interview process. All qualified applicants that have been selected for an interview that require accommodations, are advised to inform the Telesat Talent team accordingly. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential. Apply Now Commitment: Full Time Hire - (FTE with Benefits)Department: Lightspeed System Development - System EngineeringLocation: Ottawa, OntarioTeam: LEO System Engineering Apply Now
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