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Satellite Operations Engineer (GEO)

TelesatOttawa🇨🇦CanadaPosted 8 Sept 2026

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SeniorityMid Senior
Employment typeFull Time
Work modeOn Site
LocationOttawa, Canada
Posted6 weeks ago
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Job 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 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 www.telesat.com

The Satellite Operations Engineer (GEO) will support all engineering aspects related to ensuring effective in-orbit operations of all on-board subsystems on the assigned GEO satellite bus type(s) in order to maximize health, performance and commercial availability.  The incumbent will also 1) assist in maintaining the ground RF infrastructure utilized to support satellite T&C operations, and 2) support development of automated operations products to enhance efficiencies across all facets of in-orbit operations.

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