Lead military Ka-band systems engineering for Telesat Lightspeed, coordinating requirements, verification, and interfaces across teams in Canada. This senior individual-contributor role supports ESCP-P and other defence customers. You will adapt the LEO constellation and ground infrastructure for secure communications, using requirements management, trade studies, system verification, and performance assessment. Technical leadership spans multiple Lightspeed teams without people management. Key Responsibilities:
Translate customer requirements into traceability matrices and coordinate approved changes Lead engineering trade studies addressing requirement gaps and technical decisions Coordinate system-level interface, verification, and evidence planning Assess mission operations, service management, security, and safety integration Report technical status, risks, decisions, and delivery readiness Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in systems, electrical, communications, aerospace, or computer engineering At least 10 years of systems engineering experience on complex programs End-to-end satellite communications and user-terminal interface experience Requirements, traceability, interface, risk, and verification experience Ability to obtain Top Secret and Canadian Controlled Goods clearances Apply systems engineering expertise to military Ka-band performance, customer evidence, and secure Telesat Lightspeed communications.
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Senior Satellite Systems Engineer ESCP-P 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.
