Full-Time
Antenna and User Terminal System Engineer
Telesat
1,001-5,000 employees
Provides satellite capacity and consulting services
No salary listed
Ottawa, ON, Canada + 1 more
More locations: Bethesda, MD, USA
Hybrid
Four days on-site weekly is required at the Bethesda office; occasional international travel is required.
Bachelor's, Master's, PhD
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- A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a similar field is required.
- A Master's degree in Engineering is required.
- At least 10 years of experience in satellite antenna, terminal, and/or satellite system design is required.
- Experience with electronically steerable antenna design and modem integration is advantageous.
- Experience deploying electronically steerable antenna designs is advantageous.
- Experience simulating, designing, and testing electronically steerable antennas for satellite communications is required.
- Knowledge of flat-panel antenna integration approaches with various modem technologies is required.
- Familiarity with standardized protocols for antenna control, modem interoperability, and communications 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 selecting radio-frequency integrated circuits, 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 among performance, cost, and power consumption is required.
- Experience working with antenna and modem technology suppliers and vendors is required.
- Fluency in written and oral English is required.
- The candidate must qualify for a government clearance.
- 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 antenna-to-modem integration strategies 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 using antenna and user-terminal prototypes.
- Help develop supporting documentation, test requirements, and a compliance matrix for the user-terminal type-approval process.
- Lead the evaluation of antenna technologies, including electronically steerable antennas and novel electronically steerable antenna technologies.
- Stay current with satellite and fifth-generation antenna-design technologies and open Antenna Management Interface Protocol and open Broadband Modem Interface Protocol standards.
- Perform other duties as required.
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 August 4, 2026 Arctic contract funds 69 more Lightspeed satellites.
- Government milestone payments start in Q3 2026, reducing near-term capital strain.
- Farcast's 2027 integrated terminals strengthen Lightspeed's commercial launch readiness and moat.
What critics are saying
- Telesat faces a $1.7 billion debt maturity in December 2026.
- Q2 2026 revenue fell 25% and GEO demand weakened after broadcast non-renewals.
- Refinancing failure threatens GEO liquidity, Lightspeed funding, and Telesat's solvency within months.
What makes Telesat unique
- Telesat Lightspeed won C$2.7 billion Canadian Arctic military connectivity, August 4, 2026.
- Telesat combines cash-generating GEO operations with a funded 225-satellite LEO build.
- MDA Space builds Lightspeed satellites, giving Telesat deep Canadian industrial and government alignment.
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↑ 15%Telesat has secured a $120 million loan as it faces looming debt obligations, with shares dropping 13% following the announcement. The Canadian satellite operator stated in a Thursday filing that it believes existing debt will be managed to allow its GEO business to continue operations. However, the company warned of "material uncertainty" regarding Telesat GEO's debt maturities due in December 2026. The filing acknowledged substantial doubt about the division's ability to meet debt obligations when they come due, though the company provided no guarantee of successfully addressing these challenges. The development highlights mounting financial pressure on the satellite communications provider as it navigates its debt structure.
Telesat's subsidiary has secured a C$2.3 billion, 15-year Arctic connectivity contract under Canada's Enhanced Satellite Communications Project. The agreement will fund 69 Lightspeed satellites. The announcement follows strong stock performance, with shares gaining 44.44% over seven days and 85.46% year-to-date. The stock now trades at $54.08. Telesat currently operates at a loss of $185.31 million on revenue of $388.27 million. The company's price-to-sales ratio stands at 3x, above peer and US telecom industry averages of 1.9x and 1.4x respectively. However, Simply Wall St's regression model suggests a fair P/S ratio of 6.9x, indicating potential upside if forecast revenue growth materialises. The contract prompted a special investor call.
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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.
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.