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 50 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 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 fleet consists of 15 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
Telesat believes in the power of collaboration and the value of in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work from the office Tuesday - Thursday, leaving Monday and Friday for choice and flexibility to work where you feel most effective. This setup fosters brainstorming, problem-solving, and trusted relationships and allows our employees to come together three days a week to collaborate, innovate and thrive!
The incumbent will provide engineering support to the Spectrum Strategy & Innovation division and specifically will undertake analysis and software development to support national and international efforts to develop mathematical models related to the sustainable use of orbits and associated spectrum resources. The incumbent will also actively participate in relevant forums to defend and promote Telesat views on the matters above.
Main Responsibilities
- Analyze existing literature on mathematical models related mainly to orbital carrying capacity, collision risk, reliability requirements, and deorbit methodologies
- Implement in software such models and develop technical arguments to refine and/or improve them, considering the design and requirements of the Telesat Lightspeed system
- Write technical documentation to be used to develop and/or improve existing satellite space safety regulations, including domestic and international regulations associated with satellite launch, operations, deorbit and preservation of human life in space
- Contribute to activities related to the coordination of the operations of the Telesat Lightspeed system with the radio- and optical-astronomy communities
- Be the liaison with other relevant Telesat teams (e.g., Space Programs & Operations) to ensure that the latest developments on the Telesat Lightspeed program are duly taken into account in all activities above
- Provide regular updates to management on the activities above using simple and effective language
- Actively participate to national and international events (e.g., ITU, COPUOS, relevant conferences) to present and defend Telesat positions related to the sustainable use of orbit and spectrum resources, as required
- Maintain and develop internal documentation related to the activities above
Required Education & Experience
- PhD, or Master's degree and 2+ years of quantitative field research experience
- Aerospace Engineering or Astrophysics strongly preferred
- Excellent and verified Matlab or Python programming skills
- Basic knowledge of existing space safety regulation an asset
- Skilled in other programming languages (e.g. C++) or tools (e.g. NASA DAS) an asset
- Experience in using corporate wiki and agile project management software (e.g. Confluence, Jira) an asset
- Fluent in English, both written and verbal. Knowledge of another UN language an asset
- Strong technical, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
Working Conditions
- Hybrid working environment (depending on location)
- May be required to travel up to 20% of the time, sometimes for periods up to 10-15 consecutive days
- Location: Madrid/London/Ottawa
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