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Manager Radio System Engineering

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Telesat

Telesat

501-1,000 employees

Global satellite operator providing connectivity solutions

Automotive & Transportation
Consulting
Aerospace

Senior, Expert

No H1B Sponsorship

Bethesda, MD, USA

Hybrid position requires in-office presence.

Canada Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Electrical Engineering
RF and Microwave Engineering
Required Skills
MATLAB
Requirements
  • B. Sc. in Electrical, Computer, or System Engineering and at least 15 years of relevant experience in RF communications systems and/or RF equipment manufacturing.
  • Experience taking an RF design through iterations and specification changes through low-rate equipment production.
  • Experience in system design, requirement management, and communication systems performance assessments.
  • Desired knowledge of DVB standards such as DVB-S2X and DVB-RCS2 standard.
  • Knowledge of digital communication systems, spread spectrum, single and multi-carrier techniques, modulation types such as PSK, APSK, QAM.
  • Have a good understanding of MATLAB or other tools for modeling and analyzing RF communication systems.
  • Thorough understanding of RF passive and active components.
  • Experience characterizing radio performance at microwave frequencies, including rain fade and its effects on the communication links.
  • Knowledge of RF transceiver architectures and digital communication theory.
  • Highly collaborative team player who can quickly earn the confidence of co-workers and teammates.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, demonstrating that you have communicated effectively with management, engineering teams, and partners/suppliers.
  • The successful candidate must be able to work in Canada and obtain clearance under the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP).
Responsibilities
  • Bring expert-level experience in taking an RF design to market, where you contributed to the RF trade space. Trade space includes aspects like ACP, PAR, out-of-band emissions, pass-band ripple, group delay, etc. You will support the existing team in finalizing the definition of all aspects of the radio system implementation involving agile multi-beam phased array antennas using beam hopping.
  • Support the definition of operations for all phases of the functional requirements, including user terminal commissioning, network entry, satellite handovers, time synchronization, adaptive coding, and modulation (ACM), among others.
  • You will serve as the principal system architect for defining all air interfaces between the user terminals, landing stations, and satellite payloads.
  • Work with system architects, RF engineers, antenna engineers, and user terminal and landing station engineers to partition functions between hardware and software domains.
  • Work with the system modeling team to provide guidance on system design assumptions to be considered in the system model.
  • Develop strategies for modeling link performance accounting for impairments of the different elements in the system.
  • Collaborate with the Verification and Test group to plan proper validation of the requirements to ensure appropriate system performance.
  • Stay involved within the DVB standard forum and provide recommendations as part of Telesat's engagement on the forum.

Telesat operates in the satellite communications industry, providing connectivity solutions to a variety of clients, including government agencies and businesses in sectors like inflight connectivity, maritime, oil and gas, and corporate networks. The company uses both geostationary (GEO) and low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites to ensure reliable global communications. Telesat's products work by offering satellite capacity and consulting services, which are delivered through long-term contracts and service agreements. A key feature of Telesat is its Lightspeed network, which utilizes advanced LEO satellites to deliver high-speed, low-latency connectivity. This focus on both GEO and LEO technology sets Telesat apart from its competitors, allowing it to meet diverse communication needs effectively. The company's goal is to provide critical connectivity solutions that address complex communications challenges across various industries.

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$30.7M

Headquarters

Ottawa, Canada

Founded

1969

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The substantial funding from both federal and provincial governments ensures robust financial support for Telesat's ambitious projects.
  • The Lightspeed LEO constellation could revolutionize global internet connectivity, offering significant growth potential.
  • Public company status may attract additional investment and enhance corporate governance.

What critics are saying

  • Heavy reliance on government funding could pose risks if political priorities shift or economic conditions change.
  • The competitive landscape, particularly with established players like Starlink, could impact market share and profitability.

What makes Telesat unique

  • Telesat's significant government backing, including a $2.14 billion loan and $1.44 billion investment, provides a financial stability that many competitors lack.
  • The Lightspeed LEO constellation project positions Telesat as a direct competitor to major players like Starlink, but with substantial public sector support.
  • Becoming a public company marks a strategic milestone, potentially increasing transparency and attracting more investors.

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