Senior Systems Engineer

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

RESPONSIILITIES

• Work closely with stakeholders to translate mission requirements into System requirements.
• Manage the development and execution of Change Requests and Change Notices that affect System Engineering owned requirement documents.
• Provide recommendations on managing gaps in requirements, and suggested updates to requirement specifications. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of requirement specifications, and requirement management strategies.
• Provide regular updates and reports to management regarding the status and metrics of High-Level System requirements, compliance, and traceability.
• Provide engineering teams with guidance and recommendations on how to derive, trace, and report on requirements, compliance, and traceability.
• Collaborate with technical personnel on assessing technical issues, and developing strategies to address the technical issues.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor's degree or higher in systems, communications, space systems, electrical engineering or a related discipline. 
• At least 5 years of relevant experience relating to the defined responsibilities.
• Experience and expertise in formal, standards-based Systems Engineering should be highlighted in the application. 
• Any industry recognized certificates of achievement relating to this position should be highlighted in the application.  

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Experience developing and managing requirement specifications for space missions, satellite communications systems, or related aerospace systems.
• Proficiency in systems engineering and requirements management principles.
• Proven ability to manage schedules and technical deliverables.
• Working knowledge and experience with requirements management software (such as JAMA or DOORS) is required, JAMA preferred.
• Familiarity with and exposure to space-based or defence Systems Engineering Processes such as ECSS and NASA.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration abilities, to be able to thrive in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Ability to present complex ideas to a more general audience.
• Committed to excellent work products.
• Ability to manage several complicated issues simultaneously
• Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience or familiarity is an asset