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Test Engineering Specialist

Telesat · Gatineau, Quebec · Hybrid · Active · Lever

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CompanyTelesat
TitleTest Engineering Specialist
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Department / teamLightspeed System Development - Landing Stations and User Terminals / System Integration and Test
LocationGatineau, QC, Canada
Work modelHybrid / Hybrid
Employment typeFull Time Hire (FTE With Benefits)
Salary-
Statusactive
ATS providerLever
Posted / first seen2026-04-07 / 2026-05-29
Changed / last seen2026-06-04 / 2026-06-06

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CompanyTelesat
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Description

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 www.telesat.com The Test Engineering Specialist will be responsible for developing and maintaining system verification and validation plans of the Telesat LEO constellation communication system. In addition, they will participate in the various testing activities across the Telesat Leo system with vendors and other partners and responsible for maintaining the lab. This resource will be required to work onsite a minimum of four (4) days per week At Telesat, we take pride in being an equal opportunity employer that values equality in the workplace.   We are committed to providing the best candidate experience possible including any required accommodations at every stage of our interview process.   All qualified applicants that have been selected for an interview that require accommodations, are advised to inform the Telesat Talent team accordingly.  We will work with you to meet your needs.   All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential. Main Responsibilities In this role, the incumbent will issue recommendations and have influence on the system verification and validation of the Telesat LEO system Work with various Vendors to support the Test Requirements, Test Plans, Test Results and RVTM reviews Work with the other segments to support the development of the internal Test Plans and verification methods. Support Over The Air (OTA) Test Planning and activities including the Test automation processes. Support System Acceptance Planning activities for the LEOP and IOT. Develop system and sub system verification matrices against system requirements Plays an active role in system design and test activities Configuring test equipment like Satellite Link Emulators, signal generator, spectrum analyzer etc. Ensure product under test meets technical, functional, performance and business requirements Keep the lab functional and update to date with known hardware and software configuration to execute various test scenarios as necessary Work with partners and other vendors in various test campaigns Education & Experience Required B.Sc. in Electrical, Computer or Systems Engineering 8+ years of experience in satellite communications or large scale telecom systems Develop verification matrices for datapath, routing, MPLS, and QoS requirements. Plan and execute system‑level tests covering: SR‑MPLS routing, Redundancy and fast reroute (feeder, OISL, satellite outages), QoS classification, policing, shaping, and drop precedence Serve as Networking SME supporting system, ground, and satellite teams. Validate MEF‑based services (E‑Line, E‑LAN, E‑Tree), OAM, and Service Activation Testing. Perform hands‑on traffic testing in the LEO Lab using traffic generators and network analyzers. Validate traffic engineering, load sharing, and congestion behavior. Define and execute LEOP, IOT, commissioning, and service activation test scenarios from a system perspective. Develop and maintain operational testbeds simulating outages, degraded modes, and recovery workflows. Perform hands on testing in the LEO Lab for operational workflows, monitoring, alarms, and recovery. Validate FCAPS, telemetry, logging, anomaly detection, and root cause investigation capabilities. Support System Acceptance Planning for LEOP and IOT phases. Support lifecycle service orchestration and service performance monitoring Preferred Qualifications Experience with automation of operational workflows (Python, scripting) Familiarity with hybrid/private cloud architectures used in satellite operations Experience supporting LEOP and IOT acceptance activities Strong cross team communication and leadership skills Experience with NetConf, gNMI Protocols The successful candidate must be able to work in Canada and obtain clearance under the Canadian Controlled Goods program (CGP).

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Last Seen At2026-06-06 07:56:57Z
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Last Changed At2026-06-04 11:36:19Z
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