Provide recommendations and influence verification and validation of the Telesat Lightspeed system
Develop verification matrices for feeder and user link system requirements, including spectrum usage, carrier sizes, polarization, and power control
Define link establishment, maintenance, and degradation scenarios
Design and execute tests for coverage and elevation limits, spectrum assignment, fading, interference, and outage behavior
Serve as Link Layer subject matter expert for DVB-S2X, DVB-RCS2, and Ka‑band link operation
Perform hands‑on link testing in the LEO Lab, including channel emulation, link impairments, carrier aggregation, and spectrum flexibility
Configure and operate satellite link emulators, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and traffic generators
Ensure tested products meet technical, functional, performance, and business requirements
Collaborate with antenna vendors, modem teams, RF engineers, DevOps, ground systems, and satellite teams to validate end‑to‑end link behavior
Support OTA test planning and execution for feeder and user links
Support system acceptance planning for LEOP and IOT phases
Foster a collaborative and innovative environment
Requirements Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, or Systems Engineering
Minimum 12 years of relevant experience in satellite communications
5+ years of experience with flat‑panel, parabolic, and aero antennas; Ka‑band preferred
5+ years of experience with satellite RF communication systems
Strong knowledge of modulation and coding used in DVB‑S2(X) and DVB‑RCS2
Strong understanding of RF engineering principles, design practices, and feeder/user link test design, validation, and testing
Hands‑on experience with RF test equipment, including oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and satellite channel emulators
Robust understanding of Ka‑band link budgets, polarization, ACM, and interference effects




Understanding of air interfaces, modem technologies, modulation, coding, and satellite‑link performance impacts
Experience analyzing satellite link budgets and impairment effects
Experience with test‑case and defect‑tracking tools such as Jira and Jama
Ability to communicate effectively with management, engineering teams, and partners/suppliers
Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
Experience working with geographically dispersed teams
Must be authorized to work in Canada and able to obtain clearance under the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP)
Preferred: experience with Ka‑band antenna vendors, BUC/LNB technologies, LEOP/IOT planning, MEF standards, and MATLAB, Python, or similar tools
Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in satellite communications, particularly in link layer operations, RF engineering principles, and hands‑on testing with RF equipment. Proficient in developing verification matrices and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to ensure compliance with technical and performance requirements.
Highest‑signal resume keywords Satellite Communications Expertise
DVB-S2X and DVB-RCS2 Knowledge
RF Test Equipment Proficiency
Link Budget Analysis
Agile Development Familiarity
ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Link Layer Operations
RF Engineering Principles
Verification Matrices Development
Modulation and Coding Knowledge
Satellite Link Testing
Ka-Band Link Budgets
Channel Emulation
Defect‑Tracking Tools
Spectrum Analysis
Interference Effects Understanding
Soft Skills Effective Communication
Collaboration
Innovative Thinking
Certifications & Qualifications Canadian Controlled Goods Program Clearance
Industry Keywords LEO Lab Testing
Antenna Technologies
Feeder/User Link Testing
LEOP Planning
IOT Planning
Tools & Technologies Signal Generators
Spectrum Analyzers
Traffic Generators
Oscilloscopes
Satellite Channel Emulators
Jira
Jama

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📌 Senior Test Engineering Specialist (Quebec City)
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📍 Quebec City