User Terminal System Engineering Specialist

Telesat (Nasdaq and TSX: TSAT) is a leading global satellite operator, providing reliable and secure satellite-delivered communications solutions worldwide to broadcast, telecommunications, corporate and government customers for over 55 years. Backed by a legacy of engineering excellence, reliability and industry-leading customer service, Telesat has grown to be one of the largest and most successful global satellite operators.

Telesat Lightspeed, our revolutionary Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network, scheduled to begin service in 2027, will revolutionize global broadband connectivity for enterprise and Government users by delivering a combination of high capacity, security, resiliency and affordability with ultra-low latency and fiber-like speeds. Telesat is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, and has offices and facilities around the world.

 
The company’s state-of-the-art Satellite fleet consists of 12 GEO satellites, the Canadian payload on ViaSat-1 and one LEO 3 demonstration satellite. For more information, follow Telesat on X and LinkedIn or visit

Telesat is seeking an experienced User Terminal System Engineering Specialist to support systems engineering for Lightspeed User Terminal products and applications. This role will focus on requirements development and maintenance, Product Requirements Document support, architecture definition, requirements traceability, verification planning, and cross-functional coordination across engineering, supplier, and program teams.

The successful candidate will work independently with internal teams, suppliers, and program stakeholders to ensure requirements are complete, testable, traceable, and aligned with customer and product objectives.