Telesat

Provides satellite capacity and consulting services

Antenna and UT System Engineer

RF & Microwave EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a similar field is required.
A master's degree in Engineering is required.
A minimum of 10 years of experience in satellite antenna, terminal, and/or satellite system design is required.
Knowledge of simulation, design, and testing of electronically steerable antennas for satellite communication is required.
Knowledge of flat-panel antenna integration approaches with a variety of modem technologies is required.
Familiarity with standardized protocols for antenna control, modem interoperability, and communication is required.
Expertise in Ka-band antenna technologies for mobile land, aeronautical, maritime, and fixed applications is required.
Understanding of satellite modems, hub technology, and radio-frequency equipment is required.
A strong foundation in electromagnetism and array antenna architecture is required.
Experience with radio-frequency integrated circuit selection, beamforming, and manufacturing processes for array antennas is required.
Knowledge of antenna control techniques for beam steering and beam shape control is required.
Ability to make design trade-offs between performance, cost, and power consumption is required.
Experience working with suppliers and vendors of antenna and modem technologies is required.
Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
Must qualify for government clearance.

Responsibilities

Develop technical requirements for low Earth orbit constellation user-terminal antenna technology, including modem integration and antenna architecture.
Support the definition of user-terminal antenna and modem requirements and evaluate vendor-developed technologies.
Interface with and evaluate vendor-proposed terminal designs for performance, reliability, and manufacturability, and review integration strategies between antennas and modems for future user-terminal designs.
Recommend modifications or new user-terminal designs to achieve cost, performance, and reliability targets.
Identify tests to validate system assumptions with antenna and user-terminal prototypes.
Help develop supporting documentation, test requirements, and a compliance matrix for the user-terminal Type Approval process.
Lead evaluation of antenna technologies, including electronically steerable antennas and novel electronically steerable antenna technologies.
Stay current with the latest satellite and 5G antenna design technologies, and open AMIP and open BMIP standards.
Perform other duties as required.

Desired Qualifications

A PhD with research on electronically steerable antenna design is highly preferred.
Experience with electronically steerable antenna design and modem integration is a strong plus.
Deployment of electronically steerable antenna-designed antennas is a strong plus.

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.

Main Responsibilities

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

Education and Experience

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

Specialized Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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

Working Conditions

Resource is required to be in office four (4) days weekly
Occasional international travel is required in this role
Must qualify for government clearance

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.

About the Company

Telesat

Provides satellite capacity and consulting services

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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