At a Glance
- Tasks: Join Telesat to develop secure software for the world's most advanced satellite operations.
- Company: Telesat, a leading global satellite operator with over 55 years of excellence.
- Benefits: Full-time position with competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative team environment with potential for international travel.
- Why this job: Be part of a revolutionary LEO satellite network that transforms global connectivity.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science and experience in operational systems.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
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. 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.
Want to be part of the team setting up the control system for the most advanced satellite constellation in the world? In this role, you’ll develop secure containerized software, participate in the development of a data analytics system for satellite operations, and participate in setting up a high-assurance containerized satellite control system. Later, you will support the air-gapped Satellite Operations Control systems, while ensuring that the key drivers of data integrity and automation are met.
You’ll have the opportunity to work with new technologies, learn about satellite operations and satellite control systems, and work in a collaborative operational team.
You’ll have a degree in computing, engineering or science with a variety of courses (especially physics, systems engineering or programming), some work experience in an analytics engineering role and some experience in an operational industry.
At 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.
Commitment: Full Time Hire - (FTE with Benefits)
Department: Space and Network Engineering - Satellite Operations Systems
Main Responsibilities:
- Provide shift work during critical operational periods as required.
- Provide off hours support as part of a call-out rotation.
- Support activities across multiple time zones and other project requirements may require overtime or a shift in hours.
- Develop and maintain software related to the operations systems.
- Participate in satisfying all system requirements for all elements of the systems including real-time command and telemetry processing, flight dynamics system, space situational awareness, data storage and analytics, ground encryption, constellation management and operations automation.
- Assist other satellite operations teams in their efforts to utilize the control systems, data platform, and related tasks.
- Participate in the procurement process of the satellite operations systems including acceptance testing, verification of requirements, and training.
- Collaboration with the Lightspeed satellite operations teams to ensure that the systems are sufficient to operate the Lightspeed constellation.
- Develop and validate the operations systems, processes and procedures.
- Develop and implement robust automation of operational processes to reduce the operational burden and ensure highly reliable operations of the satellites in the constellation.
Education & Experience Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Science or Mathematics.
- Proven experience with operational systems, with a minimum of 4 years in similar roles.
- Experience with Linux operating systems, programming languages (e.g. Go, Python, Java, C, etc.) and frameworks.
- Experience with data platform components such as Kafka, Pulsar, InfluxDB, Postgres, MinIO, AirFlow, Spark, Grafana, Valkey, Prometheus, Clickhouse, TimescaleDB, Superset, Loki, Datahub.
- Experience with on-prem clusters and containerized systems.
- Familiar with cyber-security principles and best practices.
- Fluent in English, both written and oral.
- Occasional international travel may be required; therefore, candidates will need to provide proof that they have no national/international travel or visa restrictions.
- Ability to obtain a Canada Secret security clearance.
Decision Making and Supervision:
- Self-motivated.
- Evaluate solutions for operations systems.
- Provide recommendations backed by technical assessments.
- Support operational plans, anomaly responses and direct critical responses as required.
This role has no direct reports.
Senior LEO SOC Systems Engineer employer: Telesat
Telesat is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to lead one of Canada's most significant defence communications programs from its Ottawa headquarters. With a strong commitment to employee growth, Telesat fosters a collaborative work culture that values technical expertise and program management excellence, providing employees with the chance to make a meaningful impact on national security while working alongside world-class teams in the cutting-edge field of satellite technology.
