Aero User Terminal Product Manager

Main Responsibilities

As a member of the User Terminal (UT) team, you will be responsible for aero user terminal product management of modem, MODMAN and antenna components of UTs for the Telesat Lightspeed network

Ensure that Telesat Lightspeed user terminal terminals are designed to meet market needs to deliver the most compelling products and operate at the highest quality-of-service standards

Develop HW and SW product requirements and technical specifications for use by internal and external development teams

Engage with Aero customers to gather insights, validate product strategy and represent the voice of the customer to internal stakeholders

Work in close collaboration with Telesat’s systems engineering and technical product management teams to ensure seamless integration of terminal functionality and performance within the complete system and according to product roadmaps;

Education and Experience Required

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or relevant discipline with an emphasis in communication systems or satellite terminals

Minimum 8 years experience in product management in a STEM field with a minimum of 3 years in the satcom sector

Masters degree or MBA is a plus

Strong experience managing hardware and software product portfolios

Familiarity with Agile scrum development methodology

Specialized Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of satellite antenna and modem technologies required for terminals to operate through GSO and NGSO satellites and provide service to satcom markets

Knowledge of satellite markets and aero verticals

Ability to write clear, concise and testable product requirements and experience in prioritization of features, enhancements and minimum viable products

Success in building winning communication products and managing long term roadmaps for complex communication systems

Proven success collaborating with cross-functional teams including technology, business development, marketing, sales, operation and support

Experience working with external vendors including outside design and manufacturing facilities

Excellent communicator with the ability to summarize complex problems, solutions and recommendations for diverse audiences, including both technical and non-technical customers, colleagues and executives

Fluent in English, written and oral

Decision Making

Makes decisions about task priorities as required in the course of leading external vendor’s designs

Self-motivation and the drive to take on varied tasks through to conclusion

The ability to work well with a diverse team spread around the world

Ability to describe technical solutions in an easily readable, concise and accurate way

Will need to execute in areas of ambiguity and make reasonable decisions

Supervision

There is no direct reporting staff, but this role is expected to lead multi-disciplinary project teams and/or provide technical assistance or guidance to other engineers or specialists

Supervision of suppliers/contractor during supplier facing activities

Working Conditions

This position will be based out of the Telesat Bethesda, MD or Ottawa, ON office

Full-time office or hybrid 4 days office/1 day remote, subject to work needs

Working conditions are generally comfortable typical of an office environment.

Occasional travel, including international travel is anticipated

Candidate must be able to obtain relevant security clearance for Canada