Lead the design and development of advanced satellite ground segment software, ensuring performance and scalability, while providing mentorship and guiding technical direction for the engineering team.
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 50 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 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 fleet consists of 14 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 www.telesat.com
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead the design, development, and implementation of advanced satellite ground segment software systems, ensuring high performance, scalability, and reliability.
- Lead the design, development, and implementation of embedded application software, board support software and OS integration
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to define architecture, technical specifications, and software requirements for ground segment systems.
- Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to the engineering team, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
- Architect software solutions that adhere to Test-Driven Development (TDD) principles and utilize simulated software to rigorously test code functionality.
- Design software with a profound understanding of hardware resource limitations to ensure optimal performance in resource-constrained environments.
- Stay current with the latest advancements in satellite technology and industry trends, driving innovation and maintaining technical excellence.
- Implement and support MPLS/WAN/SD-WAN circuits and subnets.
- Guide the team in troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues, ensuring the stability and reliability of ground segment software.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.
- Utilize expertise in cloud technology, virtualization, and containerization to optimize software deployment and management.
- Leverage software modeling tools to create robust and efficient software architectures.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, helping to evolve development processes, tools, and methodologies.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Direct experience for large systems implementation that spans a large development organization
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- 10 + years of experience in software development, focusing on satellite communication systems.
Specialized Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals (networking, storage, operating systems)
- Experience programming with at least one or more programming languages such as C++, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell
- Deep understanding of satellite technology, ground segment operations, and associated challenges.
- Good understanding of networking and routing protocols
- Experience supporting and implementing MPLS/WAN/SD-WAN circuits and subnets.
- Prior experience in a technical leadership or architecture role.
- Strong problem-solving skills, capable of addressing intricate technical challenges.
- Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Familiarity with Test-Driven Development (TDD) and simulated software testing methodologies.
- Ability to design software with consideration for hardware resource constraints.
- Experience with cloud technology, virtualization, and containerization.
- Proficiency in using software modeling tools to create robust architectures.
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
- Experience working with geographically dispersed teams.
DECISION MAKING & SUPERVISION
- In this role, the incumbent will have significant impact on the technical direction of Telesat LightSpeed program. They will need to make recommendations and decisions based on applicable experience.
- This role has no direct reports, but will work and interact with multi-disciplinary engineering, teams.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- This role requires presence in the office Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
- Working conditions are comfortable, typical of an office environment.
- International travel may be required.
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