Telesat · 1 day ago
Senior System Integration Specialist
Bethesda, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
15+ years expTelesat is a leading global satellite operator, providing reliable satellite-delivered communications solutions worldwide. The Senior System Integration Specialist will be responsible for developing and maintaining system verification and validation plans for the Telesat Lightspeed constellation communication system, coordinating testing activities, and ensuring the system meets all requirements.
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Responsibilities
In this role, the incumbent will issue recommendations and have influence on the system verification and validation of the Telesat Lightspeed system
Develop system and sub system verification matrices against system requirements
Coordinate and participate in system level testing activities including test planning, execution and reporting
Serve as a SATCOM or Networking SME and support other technical staff as required
Develop/maintain test cases, test beds required for various Test cases
Hands on testing in the LEO Lab for various data path and routing features
Work with other segments like DevOps, Ground Systems, Satellite and foster a collaborative and innovative environment
Plays an active role in component and subsystem design and test activities
Configuring test equipment like Satellite Link Emulators, signal generator, spectrum analyzer and traffic generators
Ensure product under test meets technical, functional, performance and business requirements
Work with partners and other vendors to lead various test campaigns
Qualification
Required
B. Sc. in Electrical, Computer or System Engineering and a minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in satellite communications
Strong exposure to modulation and coding used in modern satellite communication standards like DVB-S2X, TDMA, DVB-RCS2, etc
Hands on experience using RF test equipment (Oscilloscopes, Signal Generators, Spectrum Analyzers, satellite channel emulator)
Strong Understanding of Linux, IP and Routing Protocols
Demonstrated understanding of air interfaces, modem technologies, modulation and coding and its impact on the satellite link performance
Experience in test case and defect tracking tools (Jira, Jama)
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with management, engineering teams and partners / suppliers
Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
Experience working with geographically dispersed teams
Preferred
Experience with various traffic generators like Ixia, Spirent
Highly collaborative team player who can quickly earn the confidence of co-workers and teammates
Experience in MEF standards
Proficient with MATLAB, Python
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Automation experience with programming languages like Python
Company
Telesat
Telesat is a leading global satellite operator, providing reliable and secure satellite-delivered communications solutions.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.9BKey Investors
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2024-09-13Post Ipo Debt· $1.87B
2022-04-21Grant· $30.65M
2021-11-19IPO
Leadership Team
Daniel Goldberg
President and Chief Executive Officer
Donald Tremblay
Chief Financial Officer
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