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Telesat

User Terminal Engineering Co-op

Telesat

User Terminal Engineering Co-op supporting design and testing at Telesat's Ottawa office. Engaging in software development and documentation maintenance for User Terminal sub-systems.

Posted 7/20/2026internshipOttawa • 🇨🇦 CanadaEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong capabilities in supporting User Terminal design and testing, with proficiency in Python and C++. Familiarity with satellite communication technologies and the ability to communicate effectively in a hybrid work environment are essential.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Python ProgrammingC++ ProgrammingTest Automation DevelopmentSatellite Communication TechnologiesWireless Transmission Techniques

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Hard Skills
Theoretical AnalysisTest Plan DevelopmentTest Procedure ExecutionData AnalysisReport Generation
Soft Skills
Good Communication SkillsWritten and Verbal Skills in English
Tools & Technologies
Lab SetupsSimulation Tools
Industry Keywords
Satellite CommunicationsAntenna DesignModem DesignRF EquipmentLow Noise AmplifiersPower AmplifiersUp/Down Converters

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Support User Terminal design and test activities
  • Perform theoretical analysis
  • Support SW Development in Python, C++, or other assigned languages
  • Develop test and automation scripts
  • Collect and analyze test and/or simulation results
  • Generate reports presenting test plans, results and conclusions
  • Develop and execute lab setups, test plans, and test procedures
  • Support User Terminal team in developing and maintaining documentation for User Terminal sub-systems
  • At the end of the co-op - present the work, analysis and findings to the User Terminal Segment Management

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • University student in their 2nd or 3rd year working towards a Bachelor’s degree in technical or engineering field with an interest in Satellite Communications, antenna and modem designs, RF equipment including low noise amplifiers (LNAs), power amplifiers, up/down converters, etc.
  • Familiarity with wireless transmission techniques and modulation
  • Awareness of satellite communication technologies
  • Good communicator in a hybrid work environment
  • Written and verbal skills in English.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 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.