Summer 2026
Communications Systems Analyst Intern
Telesat
1,001-5,000 employees
Provides satellite capacity and consulting services
No salary listed
No H1B Sponsorship
Arlington, VA, USA
In Person
US Citizenship Required
 Aerospace Engineering (2) |
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- Be a U.S. Citizen.
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or a technical field, preferably with an emphasis in aerospace engineering, systems engineering, telecommunications, or networking.
- Demonstrate understanding of fundamental communication system concepts and topics such as link budgets, antenna patterns, and optical communications.
- Demonstrate strong technical writing and communication skills.
- This internship is based in our Arlington, VA office.
- Build and maintain various engineering and technical models of the Telesat Lightspeed network using tools such as Ansys Systems Took Kit (STK).
- Conduct visibility and link budget analyses of radio frequency (RF) and optical communication links for various U.S. Government land, sea, air, and space-based use-cases.
- Support the TGS Customer Solutions Engineer plan for and execute on-orbit demonstrations with Telesat LEO-3 and Telesat Lightspeed™.
- Complete STK Level 1 and Level 2 certification.
- Contribute to the development of systems engineering documents and artifacts including stakeholder expectations, concept of operations, system requirements, and architecture definitions for TGS programs.
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
- Secured $2.54B funding including $1.44B Canadian investment for Lightspeed.
- Contracted SpaceX for 14 launches starting mid-2026 deploying 198 satellites.
- Vocus builds Australia's first Lightspeed landing station in New South Wales.
What critics are saying
- Lightspeed service slips to Q1 2028 due to SatixFy ASIC delays.
- Starlink dominates LEO broadband, compressing Telesat's enterprise margins.
- SpaceX Falcon 9 disruptions delay all 14 Lightspeed launches by 6-12 months.
What makes Telesat unique
- Telesat combines GEO and LEO satellites for resilient global communications.
- Lightspeed targets government, enterprise, and maritime with low-latency Ka-band.
- Canadian government backing secures $2.54B for Lightspeed funding.
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