Senior Systems Engineer
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LocationOttawa, Ontario
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience5+ yrs
DepartmentLightspeed System Development - System Engineering, LEO System Engineering
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedNov 19, 2025 · 11mo ago
Verified live3d ago
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Bachelor's degree or higher in systems, communications, space systems, electrical engineering or a related discipline
At least 5 years of relevant experience relating to the defined responsibilities
Experience and expertise in formal, standards-based Systems Engineering
Proficiency in systems engineering and requirements management principles
Proven ability to manage schedules and technical deliverables
Working knowledge and experience with requirements management software (such as JAMA or DOORS) is required, JAMA preferred
Strong communication and leadership abilities
Strong teamwork and collaboration abilities
Ability to present complex ideas to a more general audience
Committed to excellent work products
Ability to manage several complicated issues simultaneously
Experience developing and managing requirement specifications for space missions, satellite communications systems, or related aerospace systems
Familiarity with and exposure to space-based or defence Systems Engineering Processes such as ECSS and NASA
Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience or familiarity is an asset
The successful candidate must be able to work in Canada and obtain clearance under the Canadian Controlled Goods program (CGP)
Skills
JAMA
DOORS
MBSE
About the company
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
About the role
The Systems Engineering group is an inter-disciplinary team that focuses on defining the System level requirements and System architecture for the Telesat Lightspeed LEO communications network.
As a Systems Engineer in the group this role will focus on requirements analysis and management. Reporting to the manager of Systems Engineering your focus will be on ensuring requirements are properly written, understood, and flowed to other teams.
This role requires technical knowledge to interact with the other engineers and pragmatic judgement regarding scoping work and prioritizing tasks.
Responsibilities:
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Work closely with stakeholders to translate mission requirements into System requirements.
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Manage the development and execution of Change Requests and Change Notices that affect System Engineering owned requirement documents.
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Provide recommendations on managing gaps in requirements, and suggested updates to requirement specifications.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of requirement specifications, and requirement management strategies.
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Provide regular updates and reports to management regarding the status and metrics of High-Level System requirements, compliance, and traceability.
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Provide engineering teams with guidance and recommendations on how to derive, trace, and report on requirements, compliance, and traceability.
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Collaborate with technical personnel on assessing technical issues, and developing strategies to address the technical issues.
Education and Experience required:
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Bachelor’s degree or higher in systems, communications, space systems, electrical engineering or a related discipline.
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At least 5 years of relevant experience relating to the defined responsibilities.
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Experience and expertise in formal, standards-based Systems Engineering should be highlighted in the application.
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Any industry recognized certificates of achievement relating to this position should be highlighted in the application.
Additional Skills:
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Experience developing and managing requirement specifications for space missions, satellite communications systems, or related aerospace systems.
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Proficiency in systems engineering and requirements management principles.
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Proven ability to manage schedules and technical deliverables.
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Working knowledge and experience with requirements management software (such as JAMA or DOORS) is required, JAMA preferred.
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Familiarity with and exposure to space-based or defence Systems Engineering Processes such as ECSS and NASA.
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Strong communication and leadership abilities.
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Strong teamwork and collaboration abilities, to be able to thrive in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
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Ability to present complex ideas to a more general audience.
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Committed to excellent work products.
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Ability to manage several complicated issues simultaneously
•
Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience or familiarity is an asset
The successful candidate must be able to work in Canada and obtain clearance under the Canadian Controlled Goods program (CGP).
Legal
At Telesat, we take pride in being an equal opportunity employer that values equality in the workplace. We are committed to providing the best candidate experience possible including any required accommodations at every stage of our interview process. All qualified applicants that have been selected for an interview that require accommodations, are advised to inform the Telesat Talent team accordingly. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential.