User Terminal Leo Antenna/rf Specialist - Ottawa, Canada - Telesat Canada

Telesat Canada Ottawa, Canada

3 weeks ago

Full time

Description

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 50 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 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 fleet consists of 15 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 believes in the power of collaboration and the value of in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work from the office Tuesday - Thursday, leaving Monday and Friday for choice and flexibility to work where you feel most effective. This setup fosters brainstorming, problem-solving, and trusted relationships and allows our marketing team to come together three days a week to collaborate, innovate and thrive
The successful candidate will bring engineering expertise related to the design and deployment of satellite antennas and user terminals (UTs) to be used on Telesat Lightspeed Constellation network for fixed and mobile applications. They will be responsible for complete analysis of terminal antenna options as technical inputs to the deployment of UTs for Telesat Lightspeed Constellation and provide terminal antenna recommendations to the Product Line Management team to develop the portfolio of user terminals. Last bring their leadership expertise by managing technical relationships with multiple antenna suppliers and fundamental antenna technology design entities and lead supplier design reviews and participate in the planning, support and execution of antenna validation tests. In essence, they will support Lightspeed Systems Engineering in analysis and modelling of antenna operational performance for the Telesat Lightspeed Constellation.

Main Responsibilities

Develop technical requirements for Telesat LEO Constellation user terminal antenna technology;
Support the definition and evaluation of UT antenna requirements;
Help define the process for UT type approvals;
Interface with potential manufacturers of UTs;
Evaluate vendor proposed terminal designs for performance, reliability and manufacturability;
Propose modifications and/or new UT designs to achieve required cost, performance and reliability targets;
Identify tests to validate system assumptions with UT prototypes using specialized test equipment;
Lead ad-hoc engineering team(s) to evaluate antenna technologies and products;
Stay current with the latest satellite and 5G antenna design technologies and trends;
Perform other duties as required.

Education and Experience Required

Bachelors Engineering (Electrical, Physics, or similar) - required
Masters Engineering - required
PhD Engineering (research on electronically steerable antenna design)- highly preferred
Electronic Steered Antenna design experience - preferred
Minimum of 5 years of satellite antenna, terminal and/or satellite system design

Specialized Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Experience in the simulation, design and testing of electronically steerable antennas for satellite communication
Knowledge of antenna technologies, including tracking reflector systems, flat panel antennas and other antenna technology at Ka band for mobile land, aeronautical, maritime and fixed applications
Knowledge of satellite modems and hub technology performance
Knowledge of satellite RF equipment including satellite carrier setup and commissioning
Understanding of physical layer communication protocols for satellite communications
General familiarity with regulatory requirements related to antenna transmissions
Excellent understanding of array antenna technologies in terms functional architecture and performance characteristics
Solid foundation in electromagnetism as related to antenna theory
Experience with selection of RFIC and beam forming technologies required for this type of array antennas
Experience in manufacturing techniques and processes required for array antennas
Good understanding of antenna control techniques for beam steering and beam shape control
Experience with integration of antennas with other part of the user terminals like the modem
Experience in working with suppliers and vendors of antenna technologies
Ability to summarize complex problems, solutions and recommendations
Excellent ability to make design trades between performance, cost, power consumption, etc.
Fluent in English, written and oral

Decision Makes

Develops and recommends solutions for UT antennas
Make decisions about task priorities as required in the course of leading project teams

Supervising

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

Approximately 90% of the time is expected to be in a generally comfortable office environment
Approximately 10% of the time is expected to be work in a light industrial environment, including outdoors
Travel, support of projects across multiple time zones and other project requirements may require overtime
Occasional international travel may be required; therefore, candidates will need to provide proof that they have no national/international travel or visa restrictions

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