Senior System Engineering Specialist

telesat· Systems Solutions
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📍 Ottawa, OntarioFull Time Hire (FTE with Benefits)

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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 12 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 is launching a state-of-the-art satellite constellation of highly advanced satellites in low-earth-orbit that will seamlessly integrate with terrestrial networks. The global network will deliver fiber quality throughput anywhere on earth. We are growing quickly and are currently in need of Senior System Engineering Specialist to join our System Solutions team. Reporting to the Director, Systems Solutions, the Senior System Engineering Specialist will lead the evaluation and definition of next-generation Lightspeed system capabilities, with particular focus on air-interface evolution, wireless network architecture, and advanced satellite payload capabilities. The successful candidate will perform system-level trade studies and define future architectures enabling enhanced performance, improved interoperability, support for low-cost user terminals, and integration with emerging standards such as DVB-RCS2 and 3GPP NTN, while maintaining backward compatibility with the existing constellation. This role is a Hybrid position where the resource is required to work onsite 4 days weekly.

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This Senior System Engineering Specialist position at telesat was posted on Jun 29, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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