System Verification Engineering Specialist- Space

Role: System Verification Engineering Specialist - Space

The Systems Verification Engineering Specialist for Space Segment will be supporting the development and execution of key system verification and validation plans as part of the overall Satellite constellation “Integration, Verification and Validation” (IVV) Strategy of the Telesat LEO constellation Network.

As the System Verification Engineering Specialist (Space Segment), you will play a critical role in the development and execution of the Integration, Verification, and Validation (IVV) strategy for the Telesat Lightspeed LEO constellation. Reporting to the Director of Constellation System Verification (CSV), you will bridge the gap between development and deployment, ensuring the Space Segment meets all performance milestones through end-to-end acceptance testing.

Responsibilities

The System Verification Engineering Specialist – Space Segment: will report to the Director of Constellation System Verification (CSV).

They will help to coordinate work between CSV team, Space Segment team and functional groups for the Telesat Lightspeed LEO constellation, ensuring the system is ready for deployment, Network Over-The-Air testing (OTA), and System end-to-end acceptance testing.

Key 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

The successful candidate must be able to work in Canada and obtain clearance under the Canadian Controlled Goods program (CGP)

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.