LS80 - Senior SatComm RF Systems Engineering Specialist

Telesat; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A global satellite operator is seeking a Senior SatComm RF Systems Engineering Specialist in Ontario, Canada. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in electrical engineering, over 10 years of experience in RF communications, and knowledge of DVB modulation standards. Responsibilities include reviewing link budgets, collaborating with various engineers to maximize performance, and ensuring compliance with specifications. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to present complex ideas effectively.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in RF communications systems.
• Experience with digital communication systems and modulation standards.
• Familiarity with Adaptive Coding and Modulation (ACM) methods.

Responsibilities

• Review link budgets and perform system-level interface trade-offs.
• Collaborate with engineers to maximize performance.
• Create and review test procedures and ensure compliance.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Problem management

Education

Master's degree in electrical engineering or related discipline

Tools

Python

Matlab

Job description

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 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.com

As 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).

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