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Telesat (Nasdaq and TSX: TSAT) is a leading global satellite operator, providing reliable and secure satellite-delivered communications solutions worldwide to broadcast, telecommunications, corporate and government customers for over 55 years. Backed by a legacy of engineering excellence, reliability and industry-leading customer service, Telesat has grown to be one of the largest and most successful global satellite operators. Telesat Lightspeed, our revolutionary Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network, scheduled to begin service in 2027, will revolutionize global broadband connectivity for enterprise and Government users by delivering a combination of high capacity, security, resiliency and affordability with ultra-low latency and fiber-like speeds. Telesat is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, and has offices and facilities around the world.
The company’s state-of-the-art Satellite fleet consists of 12 GEO satellites, the Canadian payload on ViaSat-1 and one LEO 3 demonstration satellite. For more information, follow Telesat on X and LinkedIn or visit www.telesat.com
The successful candidate will bring engineering expertise in the design and deployment of satellite antennas and user terminals (UTs) for the Telesat Lightspeed Constellation network, supporting both fixed and mobile applications. This role involves complete analysis of terminal antenna options, modem integration, and UT architecture to provide technical inputs for deployment and portfolio development. The candidate will also lead technical relationships with antenna suppliers and participate in design reviews and validation tests.
Resource is required to work onsite from our Bethesda office four (4) days weekly.
Develop technical requirements for LEO Constellation UT antenna technology, including modem integration and antenna architecture
Support the definition of UT antenna and modem requirements, evaluate vendor developed technologies
Interface with and evaluate vendor-proposed terminal designs for performance, reliability, manufacturability, and review integration strategies between antennas and modems for future UT designs
Recommend modifications or new UT designs to achieve cost, performance, and reliability targets
Identify tests to validate system assumptions with antenna and UT prototypes
Help develop supporting documentation, test requirements and compliance matrix for UT Type Approval process
Lead evaluation of antenna technologies, including electronically steerable antennas (ESAs) and novel ESA technologies
Stay current with the latest satellite, 5G antenna design technologies, and open AMIP and open BMIP standards
Perform other duties as required
Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or similar – required Master’s in Engineering – required
PhD with research on electronically steerable antenna design – highly preferred
Minimum 10 years in satellite antenna, terminal, and/or satellite system design
Experience with ESA design and modem integration is a strong plus
Deployment of ESA designed antennas is a strong plus
Simulation, design, and testing of electronically steerable antennas for satellite communication
Knowledge of flat panel antenna integration approaches with variety of modem technologies
Familiarity with standardized protocols for antenna control and modem interoperability and communication
Expertise in Ka-band antenna technologies for mobile land, aeronautical, maritime, and fixed applications
Understanding of satellite modems, hub technology, and RF equipment
Strong foundation in electromagnetism and array antenna architecture
Experience with RFIC selection, beamforming, and manufacturing processes for array antennas
Knowledge of antenna control techniques for beam steering and beam shape control
Ability to make design trade-offs between performance, cost, and power consumption
Experience working with suppliers and vendors of antenna and modem technologies
Fluent in English, written and oral
Resource is required to be in office four (4) days weekly
Occasional international travel is required in this role
Must qualify for government clearance
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