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

Solid 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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