System Verification Engineering Specialist- Space

Responsibilities:

With support from the wider CSV team, lead the transition from Space Segment development, to system deployment by synchronising the system readiness planning between Space Segment teams; Satellite & launch services, Satellite

Operations (SATOPs) and Onboard Payload Software (OBPSW) deployment

Support the development of the Lightspeed satellite constellation verification plans for System Acceptance testing, and Satellite In-Orbit-Testing (IOT) before and after initial Satellite deployment

Help to develop and maintain Space Segment verification strategy, verification matrices, test philosophies, and procedures; participate in hardware/software reviews (PDR, CDR, TRR, TRB & DRB) plus coordination of the CSV led System Readiness Review (SysRR).

Synchronize Satellite deployment tasks across segment teams to ensure hardware, software, and documentation are ready in time for satellite deployment.

Partner with key Space Segment team for Satellite, launch services and Satellite operations engineering and cross-functional teams to validate system performance and ensure seamless communication across supporting the key segment teams

Ensures all Space Segment systems meet Lightspeed readiness and mission objectives through timely delivery and completion of all necessary verification tasks.

Working within a large multi-disciplinary team, have the ability to identify key issues, identify solution and drive them to consultation efficiently and effectively

Qualifications & Experience:

-Essential Qualifications & Experience

BSc/BEng or Master’s, Satellite Systems, Aerospace, Electrical/RF, or Computer Engineering or a related field

6–10 years in requirements-based testing/verification for complex Aerospace or Satellite Telecommunication systems.

Proficiency in Project Management, configuration control, Production and system Quality Control, non-conformance management, and system engineering verification protocol

-Preferred Assets

Experience in performing Satellite integration and test activities, using Electrical and RF test systems

Experience in Satellite Platform and Payload In-orbit-testing

System Engineering Design, development and deployment of Satellite systems

Project or Program Management (PMP) experience of managing complex technical systems and organizing multi-disciplinary technical teams

Working Conditions:

Full time role at Telesat’s Ottawa office, with hybrid work environment

Working conditions are generally comfortable typical of an office environment

Canadian and international travel may be required