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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 Via Sat-1 and one LEO 3 demonstration satellite. For more information, follow Telesat on X and Linked In or visit
The successful candidate will bring engineeringexpertisein the design and deployment of satellite antennas and user terminals (UTs) for the Telesat Lightspeed Constellation network, supporting both fixed and mobile applications. This role involves complete analysis of terminal antenna options, modem integration, and UT architecture to provide technical inputs for deployment and portfolio development. The candidate will also lead technical relationships with antenna suppliers andparticipatein design reviews and validation tests.
Resource is required to work onsite from our Bethesda office four (4) days weekly.
Develop technical requirements for LEO Constellation UT antenna technology, including modem integration and antenna architecture
Support the definition of UT antenna and modem requirements, evaluate vendor developed technologies
Interface with and evaluate vendor-proposed terminal designs for performance, reliability, manufacturability, and review integration strategies between antennas and modems for future UT designs
Recommend modifications or new UT designs to achieve cost, performance, and reliability targets
Identify tests to validate system assumptions with antenna and UT prototypes
Help develop supporting documentation, test requirements and compliance matrix for UT Type Approval process
Lead evaluation of antenna technologies, including electronically steerable antennas (ESAs) and novel ESA technologies
Stay current with the latest satellite, 5G antenna design technologies, and open AMIP and open BMIP standards
Perform other duties as required
Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or similar –required
Master’s in Engineering – required
PhD with research on electronically steerable antenna design – highly preferred
Minimum 10 years in satellite antenna, terminal, and/or satellite system design
Experience with ESA design and modem integration is a strong plus
Deployment of ESA designed antennas is a strong plus
Simulation, design, and testing of electronically steerable antennas for satellite communication
Knowledge of flat panel antenna integration approaches with variety of modem technologies
Familiarity with standardized protocols for antenna control and modem interoperability and communication
Expertise in Ka-band antenna technologies for mobile land, aeronautical, maritime, and fixed applications
Understanding of satellite modems, hub technology, and RF equipment
Strong foundation in electromagnetism and array antenna architecture
Experience with RFIC selection, beamforming, and manufacturing processes for array antennas
Knowledge of antenna control techniques for beam steering and beam shape control
Ability to make design trade-offs…
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