Full-Time

Senior Technologist

Network Operations

Telesat

Telesat

1,001-5,000 employees

Provides satellite capacity and consulting services

No salary listed

Gatineau, QC, Canada

In Person

Temporary relocation to Ottawa, Ontario may be required.

Category
DevOps & Infrastructure (1)
Required Skills
Data Analysis

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Requirements
  • Diploma of Electronics Engineering Technologist or equivalent post-secondary education
  • Five or more years of technical experience in the telecommunications field
  • More than three years of experience in a telecom-based Network Operations Center (NOC) environment
  • Experience establishing and maintaining positive customer relations
  • Experience leading technical and non-technical teams
  • Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional and global environment
  • Experience interacting directly with customers to support systems and services
  • Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal, and leadership skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Bilingualism is preferred (English/French)
  • Strong background in satellite telecommunications technology
  • Knowledge of RF transmission principles and use of specialized test equipment
  • Knowledge of telecom protocols (BGP, ISIS, OSPF, EIGRP), network routing, analysis and test methodologies
  • Exposure to Layer 2 services and MEF implementation is an asset
  • Implementation and optimization of supervisory and control systems in an operations setting
  • Practical knowledge of real-time data collection, storage, and analysis in operational systems
Responsibilities
  • Act as the lead for the CSR/NOC and internal teams in order to implement a service, maximizing automation of systems to support workflow for end customer requirements and operation of NOC and CSR functions
  • Develop technical and administrative implementation plans, specifications, schedules and manage implementation of these activities with affected intra company dependencies
  • Integrate supervisory and BOSS systems to form a structured tier-based support for fault/problem detection and resolution
  • Conduct interdepartmental meetings to determine infrastructure/systems and manpower resources required to meet service demands for CSR/NOC functions
  • Develop critical milestones for projects and ensure they proceed on schedule
  • Escalate any potentially sensitive customer issues to immediate manager as required
  • Monitor customer performance and service experience and ask for additional sales, engineering and/or management support when needed
  • Utilize Emergency notification procedures to communicate emergency activities to management and customers/stakeholders
  • Develop methodology to identify program deficiencies and document a plan to correct gaps in CSR/NOC functionality
  • Manage relationships with the sales, engineering and operations team, third-party suppliers and vendors to ensure contracted services are met
  • Provide assistance/advice to all Telesat departmental disciplines regarding scheduling and project management of assigned projects for workflow related to customer service issues or system faults
  • Contribute to interdepartmental plan meetings as identified by management
  • Exercise independent judgment and a high level of analytical skill in solving complex and unusual administrative and fault management problems
  • Support CSR/NOC functions by acting as the technical liaison on various projects related to GEO/LEO transitions
  • Generate technical procedures and training material in support of CSR/NOC, field service and/or operations sub groups to aid in fault/problem resolution activity
Desired Qualifications
  • Bilingualism is preferred
  • Experience with MEF implementation is an asset
  • Experience with L2 services is an asset

Telesat operates a global satellite communications network, providing satellite capacity and consulting to governments, telecom operators, and enterprises. It uses both geostationary (GEO) and low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites, including the Lightspeed LEO constellation, to deliver wide-area connectivity. Services include inflight and maritime connectivity, as well as connectivity for oil and gas and corporate networks. Revenue comes from long-term contracts and service agreements. Its Lightspeed network aims to offer high-speed, low-latency links, enhancing overall performance. The company differentiates itself by combining GEO and LEO assets and by offering end-to-end connectivity solutions through a mix of satellite capacity and advisory services, targeting a diverse set of industries worldwide. The goal is to provide reliable, global communications with predictable service through long-term customer relationships.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Ottawa, Canada

Founded

1969

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The Farcast partnership advances flat-panel terminals with lower size, weight, power, and cost.
  • Government, defense, maritime, and inflight markets fit Telesat's secure, resilient connectivity positioning.
  • First Lightspeed launches remain scheduled for late 2026, supporting customer trials and commercialization.

What critics are saying

  • Lightspeed service slipped to Q1 2028 because SatixFy ASICs missed timing.
  • Telesat still depends on terminal and spacecraft suppliers whose execution directly affects revenue.
  • Competitors can lock in enterprise, aviation, and defense customers before Lightspeed reaches service.

What makes Telesat unique

  • Telesat combines GEO resilience with Lightspeed LEO latency advantages across one platform.
  • Lightspeed targets secure commercial and military Ka-band connectivity with guaranteed performance.
  • A 2026 SpaceX launch campaign and MDA manufacturing signal industrial scale execution.

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Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

15%

1 year growth

15%

2 year growth

15%
Telesat
Nov 4th, 2025
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StreetInsider
Nov 4th, 2025
Telesat invests $5M in Farcast partnership

Telesat has invested $5 million in Farcast to develop integrated User Terminals for the Telesat Lightspeed satellite network. Farcast will deliver a Flat Panel Antenna User Terminal integrated with the Telesat Lightspeed modem, with production planned for 2027. Telesat will also join Farcast's board. Farcast's technology offers reduced Size, Weight, Power, and Cost, enhancing Telesat's value proposition. Farcast is raising a $10 million Series Extension to support commercial manufacturing.

Stock Titan
Sep 13th, 2024
Telesat Completes $2.54 Billion Funding Agreements for Telesat Lightspeed Satellite Constellation with Strong Government Backing | TSAT Stock News

Telesat secures $2.54B funding for Lightspeed satellite project, aiming to bridge global digital divide. Learn how this Canadian-backed initiative plans to expand internet access and create jobs, with launches set for 2026.

MobileSyrup
Apr 1st, 2024
Telesat secures $2.14 billion loan from federal government for Lightspeed LEO constellation

The federal government has agreed to loan billions of dollars to satellite operator Telesat to support its work in developing the Lightspeed LEO network.

CNBC
Nov 19th, 2021
Lightspeed receives financing of $3B in financing

Telesat has lined up more than $3 billion in financing for Lightspeed so far, including a $1.1 billion investment from the Canadian government.