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 Robust 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 Strong 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 (Winnipeg)
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📍 Winnipeg