Communication Systems Engineer

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About the role

  • Communication Systems Engineer designing and implementing Telesat Lightspeed satellite RF and IP networks. Supporting Canadian customer solutions through architecture, field deployment, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

  • Design, cost, and present proposals for Telesat Lightspeed systems based on customer project requirements
  • Attend and participate in customer and internal technical meetings
  • Validate system requirements, implementation plans, upgrade plans, and network performance with prospective customers
  • Resolve service issues
  • Participate in trade shows, customer events, and technical demonstrations
  • Perform link budget calculations to size and select user terminals and associated components
  • Perform capacity and availability analysis
  • Implement satellite solutions and integrate satellite networks into enterprise WANs and carrier infrastructures
  • Integrate Layer 2 and Layer 3 devices into satellite-based solutions to provision customer access across satellite links
  • Provide ongoing third-level support for space and network systems
  • Configure and implement satellite network equipment, switches, routers, and firewalls using routing protocols, security, and QoS features
  • Write technical specifications and scopes of work for link and network components
  • Review supplier quotations and costs for technical accuracy and pricing; negotiate discounts with procurement
  • Travel to customer and Telesat facilities to implement, test, validate, and troubleshoot antenna RF systems
  • Provide work instructions and training to teleport staff and field support representatives
  • Develop integrated satellite RF and IP networking solutions using the Telesat Lightspeed LEO constellation
  • Lead multidisciplinary project teams, provide technical guidance, and update management
  • Make design and implementation decisions, propose advanced satellite network solutions, and select equipment
  • Work through field technical issues while minimizing cost impacts and maintaining schedules

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Network Engineering, Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science with an emphasis on Telecommunications
  • Experience with satellite communication systems and associated ground equipment
  • Experience with flat panel and electronically steerable antennas
  • Familiarity with LEO satellite systems
  • Experience with VSATs, SCPC and hub-based systems
  • Familiarity with TDM/A, DVB-S2/X, adaptive coding and modulation, and satellite modems
  • Familiarity with RF systems and components would be an asset
  • Familiarization and/or certification in MEF standards and implementations is beneficial
  • IP network design, sizing and troubleshooting using standard network protocols and components and specialized satellite-link network equipment
  • TCP/IP networking for Telco and Enterprise services, including MPLS and Layer-2 Ethernet connectivity solutions
  • SD-WAN and SDN experience is an asset
  • Strong technical, presentation, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
  • Ability to create project plans and manage projects from start to finish
  • Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team environment
  • Experience working in high-pressure situations under short timeframes
  • Ability to lead and manage contractors and subcontractors in the field and remotely
  • Ability to work with Linux, Windows, and other operating systems
  • Proficiency in English; French would be an asset
  • Must be able to work in Canada and obtain clearance under the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP)

Benefits

  • Full Time Hire (FTE with Benefits)
  • Ability to work from home
  • Overtime and on-call compensation as required

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

FirewallsLinuxTCP/IP

Location requirements

HybridOttawaCanada

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