Senior System Engineering Specialist

Responsibilities

Evaluate and propose optimal evolution of the overall architecture considering new waveforms (DVB-RCS2 NGSO, 3GPP NTN) and advanced payload capabilities.

Lead quantitative trade-space assessments evaluating capacity, latency, terminal complexity, spectrum efficiency, satellite payload complexity, interoperability, and overall system cost.

Develop a solution which will provide seamless handovers, backwards compatibility to first generation, maximum interoperability with other systems and facilitate the support of low-cost flat panel antennas.

Compare and demonstrate system performance for different technological approaches addressing commercial requirements, including low-latency, high-capacity services, hosted payload and space relay services, inter-constellation connectivity, and other emerging architectures that support new business opportunities.

Interface with other Telesat groups regarding system engineering, satellite payload and ground segment characteristics, definitions of performance metrics, performance evaluations, and regulatory compliance and associated requirements.

Develop Concept of Operations (ConOps) associated with new architectures, configurations, services, and define high level requirements for the implementation.

Support and guide detailed system performance studies around PHY/MAC evolution, scheduling/resource allocation, mobility procedures, and link adaptation.

Prepare and manage feature development roadmap in collaboration with commercial and engineering teams.

Develop technical documentation and reports.

Prepare and deliver high-quality technical presentations supporting the delivery of solutions.

Education and Experience required

B. Sc. in Electrical, Computer or System Engineering and a minimum of 14 years of relevant experience in satellite communications or other large communication systems.

Deep understanding of wireless communications theory and air-interface design.

Experience with 3GPP NTN and/or DVB standards.

Experience performing link-level and system-level trade-off analyses.

Experience with modeling and simulation tools used for wireless or satellite system performance evaluation.

Good understanding of architecture of large wireless communication systems in terms of mobility management, QoS, resource orchestration, and network access control.

Additional Skills required

Knowledge of spectrum sharing, interference management, and regulatory constraints for NGSO systems.

Understanding of LEO constellation dynamics and their impact on radio resource management.

Creative problem-solver with thorough attention to detail.

Highly collaborative team-player who can quickly earn the confidence of co-workers and teammates.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

An aptitude for and interest in complex technology.

Fluent in English, written and oral.

Some travel may be required.