SYNC Test Engineer involved in embedded software development at Ford of Canada. Testing and validating application frameworks using Python, C++, Java, and Kotlin in hybrid work environment.
About the role
- 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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