Systems Engineering - Telecommunications

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 55 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 and Government 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 Satellite fleet consists of 12 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
The successful candidate will bring engineering expertise in the design and deployment of satellite antennas and user terminals (UTs) for the Telesat Lightspeed Constellation network, supporting both fixed and mobile applications. This role involves complete analysis of terminal antenna options, modem integration, and UT architecture to provide technical inputs for deployment and portfolio development. Resource is required to work onsite from our Bethesda office four (4) days weekly.

Interface with and evaluate vendor-proposed terminal designs for performance, reliability, manufacturability, and review integration strategies between antennas and modems for future UT designs
Recommend modifications or new UT designs to achieve cost, performance, and reliability targets
Help develop supporting documentation, test requirements and compliance matrix for UT Type Approval process
Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or similar - required
Master's in Engineering - required
PhD with research on electronically steerable antenna design - highly preferred
Deployment of ESA designed antennas is a strong plus
Simulation, design, and testing of electronically steerable antennas for satellite communication
Expertise in Ka-band antenna technologies for mobile land, aeronautical, maritime, and fixed applications
Understanding of satellite modems, hub technology, and RF equipment
Strong foundation in electromagnetism and array antenna architecture
Ability to make design trade-offs between performance, cost, and power consumption
Fluent in English, written and oral
Resource is required to be in office four (4) days weekly

• 80% office environment; 20% travel to vendors and customer/internal meetings
• Occasional international travel; All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential.

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