over 1 year ago
Ottawa, CanadaSenior
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain software for satellite operations, including data storage and visualization, monitoring tools, automation, and analytics.
- Develop, monitor, and maintain operational systems for the LEO satellite constellation.
- Support system requirements covering command and telemetry processing, flight dynamics, space situational awareness, data storage and analytics, ground encryption, constellation management, and operations automation.
- Assist satellite operations teams with control systems, data platforms, and related operational tasks.
- Participate in procurement, acceptance testing, requirements verification, and training for satellite operations systems.
- Develop and validate operational systems, processes, and procedures.
- Implement robust automation to reduce operational workload and improve satellite reliability.
- Provide shift coverage, off-hours call-out support, anomaly response, and critical operational support as required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Science, or Mathematics.
- At least 4 years of experience in similar operational systems roles.
- Experience with Linux operating systems, programming languages such as Go, Python, Java, and C, and frameworks.
- Experience with on-premises clusters and containerized systems.
- Familiarity with cybersecurity principles and best practices.
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
- Ability to obtain a Canada Secret security clearance.
- Ability to provide proof of no national or international travel or visa restrictions.
Benefits
- Occasional international travel may be required.
- Shift work, overtime, and changes in working hours may be required during critical operational periods.
- Participation in an off-hours call-out rotation is required.
- Equal opportunity employer with accommodations available throughout the interview process.
About Telesat
Telesat builds and operates geostationary satellites and is developing the Telesat Lightspeed low‑Earth‑orbit network to deliver broadband and connectivity for telecom, enterprise, maritime, aeronautical, and government users. It sells satellite capacity and managed communications services globally and trades on Nasdaq and TSX (TSAT). Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Ottawa, it reports a fleet of 12 GEO satellites plus a LEO demo satellite, with Lightspeed targeted to begin service in 2027.