Senior System Integration Specialist (Bethesda)

Senior System Integration Specialist

Bethesda, MD

Lightspeed System Development - System Engineering System Verification and Validation / Full Time Hire - (FTE with Benefits) / Hybrid

Telesat is a leading global satellite operator, providing reliable and secure satellite-delivered communications solutions worldwide to broadcast, telecommunications, corporate and government customers for over 50 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 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 fleet consists of 14 GEO satellites, the Canadian payload on ViaSat-1 and one LEO 3 demonstration satellite. For more information, visit www.telesat.com.

The Senior System Integration Specialist will be responsible for developing and maintaining system verification and validation plans of the Telesat Lightspeed constellation communication system. In addition, they will participate in the various testing and integration activities across the Telesat LEO system with vendors and other partners.

Main Responsibilities

• Issue recommendations and have influence on the system verification and validation of the Telesat Lightspeed system
• Develop system and sub system verification matrices against system requirements
• Coordinate and participate in system level testing activities including test planning, execution and reporting
• Serve as a SATCOM or Networking SME and support other technical staff as required
• Develop / maintain test cases, test beds required for various Test cases.
• Hands on testing in the LEO Lab for various data path and routing features.
• Work with other segments like DevOps, Ground Systems, Satellite and foster a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Play an active role in component and subsystem design and test activities
• Configuring test equipment like Satellite Link Emulators, signal generator, spectrum analyzer and traffic generators.
• Ensure product under test meets technical, functional, performance and business requirements.
• Work with partners and other vendors to lead various test campaigns.

Education & Experience Required :

Preferred Qualifications :

At Telesat, 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.