Spécialiste en ingénierie RF, essais

Telesat

RF and test specialist validating Telesat’s Lightspeed LEO satellite network. Designing verification matrices, coordinating system testing, and supporting OTA and system acceptance activities.

Posted 8/14/2026full-timeGatineau • 🇨🇦 CanadaSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in satellite communications, RF engineering, and system verification, with a strong focus on hands-on testing and collaboration across technical teams. Proficient in developing test plans, managing test cases, and ensuring compliance with technical and performance requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Satellite Communications ExpertiseRF Engineering PrinciplesTest Case DevelopmentAgile MethodologiesJira and Jama Proficiency

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Hard Skills

System VerificationSatellite RF Communication SystemsLink-Budget AnalysisModulation and Coding StandardsTest Planning and ExecutionSignal GeneratorsSpectrum AnalyzersSatellite Channel EmulatorsData Path TestingRouting Features Testing

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaboration with TeamsInfluencing Stakeholders

Tools & Technologies

OscilloscopesTraffic GeneratorsAntenna Integration ToolsTest-Bed Configuration

Certifications & Qualifications

Canadian Controlled Goods Program Clearance

Industry Keywords

LEO SystemSATCOMAntenna TechnologiesDVB-S2(X)DVB-RCS2Agile DevelopmentGeographically Dispersed Teams

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

IoT

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Issue recommendations and influence system verification and validation of the Telesat Lightspeed LEO system
Develop system and subsystem verification matrices against system requirements
Coordinate and participate in system-level test planning, execution, and reporting
Serve as a SATCOM or networking subject matter expert and support technical staff
Develop and maintain test cases and required test beds
Perform hands-on testing in the LEO Lab for data path and routing features
Collaborate with DevOps, ground systems, and satellite segments
Participate in component and subsystem design and test activities
Configure satellite link emulators, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and traffic generators
Ensure tested products meet technical, functional, performance, and business requirements
Work with antenna, modem, and RF component vendors on SOW, SRR, test requirements, test plans, test results, and RVTM reviews
Support antenna integration with modems and other interfaces
Support internal test-plan and verification-method development
Support Over The Air (OTA) test planning, activities, and test automation
Support system acceptance planning for LEOP and IOT

Requirements

What you’ll need

B. Sc. in Electrical, Computer, or System Engineering
Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in satellite communications
5+ years of experience with flat-panel, parabolic, and aero antennas; Ka-band preferable
5+ years of experience with satellite RF communication systems and modulation/coding standards such as DVB-S2(X) and DVB-RCS2
Strong understanding of RF engineering principles and design practices
Hands-on experience with RF test equipment, including oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and satellite channel emulators
Demonstrated understanding of air interfaces, modem technologies, modulation, coding, and satellite-link performance
Experience with satellite link-budget analysis and link impairments
Experience with test-case and defect-tracking tools such as Jira and Jama
Ability to communicate effectively with management, engineering teams, and partners/suppliers
Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
Experience working with geographically dispersed teams
Ability to work onsite at least 4 days per week
Must be able to work in Canada and obtain clearance under the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full Time Hire - (FTE with Benefits)
Equal employment opportunity employer
Workplace accommodations throughout the interview process
Confidential handling of accommodation information