Senior Test Engineering Specialist developing verification and validation processes for Telesat's Lightspeed satellite communication systems. Involves hands-on testing and collaboration with engineering teams.
Responsibilities
Develop verification matrices for feeder and user link system requirements
Link establishment, maintenance, and degradation scenarios
Design and execute tests validating feeder/user link coverage and elevation limits
Serve as Link Layer SME for DVB‑S2X, DVB‑RCS2, and Ka‑band link operation
Perform hands‑on link testing in the LEO Lab
Ensure product under test meets technical, functional, performance and business requirements.
Work closely with antenna vendors, modem teams, and RF engineers to validate end‑to‑end link behavior.
Support OTA test planning and execution for feeder and user links.
Requirements
B. Sc. in Electrical, Computer or System Engineering and a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience in satellite communications
5+ years of work experience in different antenna types like Flat Panel Antenna, Parabolic and Aero Antenna (Ka band preferable)
5+ years of work experience in Satellite RF communication systems with strong exposure on modulation and coding used in modern standards like DVB-S2(X) and DVB-RCS2
Strong understanding of RF engineering Principles, Design Practices, Feeder/User link test design, validation, and testing.
Hands on experience using RF test equipment (Oscilloscopes, Signal Generators, Spectrum Analyzers, satellite channel emulator)
Strong understanding of Ka‑band link budgets, polarization, ACM, and interference effects.
Demonstrated understanding of air interfaces, modem technologies, modulation and coding and its impact on the satellite link performance
Experience with satellite link budget analyses with good understanding of effects of impairments on the link performance
Experience in test case and defect tracking tools (Jira, Jama)
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with management, engineering teams and partners / suppliers.
Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
Experience working with geographically dispersed teams.
Benefits
Equality in the workplace
Accommodations during interview process
Confidential treatment of accommodation information
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