Full-Time
User Terminal Project Coordinator
Aero Programs
Posted on 9/12/2025
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
Hybrid position requiring in-office presence.
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- 3+ years in project coordination in a hardware/embedded or communications environment; Aero terminal and/or satellite systems exposure is a plus.
- Hands-on with Primavera (or MSP with willingness to master OPC), Jira/Confluence, Power BI, and SharePoint/Teams.
- Competence reading SOWs/CDRLs and coordinating design review readiness.
- Strength in meeting facilitation, action/decision tracking, and document hygiene; disciplined about data integrity and version control.
- Bachelor’s degree in STEM, business management, or relevant discipline with a preference in communication systems or satellite terminals.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Support the Aero Program Manager in the development and maintenance of project schedules, and milestone reporting for aero user terminals.
- Coordinate schedule updates with the PMO to ensure successful and accurate integration with the IMS.
- Coordinate project activities with cross-functional teams including system engineering, user terminal engineering, program management, product management and commercial to deliver compliant solutions - on time and on budget.
- Drive review readiness for major design reviews and coordinate the approval and closeout of major milestones.
- Ensure all deliverables are captured in our internal systems for tracking and traceability.
- Keep Jira current for program‑level milestones, document reviews, and AIs;
- Own meeting hygiene: agendas, minutes, decision & risk logs, and weekly roll‑ups.
- Assist the PM with change control (CNs/CCB/Webcon), ensuring scope/schedule deltas and baselines are documented and reflected in schedules and reports.
- Partner with PMO schedulers to ensure UT content flows correctly into enterprise dashboards.
- PMP/CAPM is a plus.
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
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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