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Director, Defence Solutions Engineering

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 14 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). you passionate about technology and ready to help shape the future of global satellite connectivity? At Telesat Lightspeed, we’re redefining satellite communications with our cutting-edge Low Earth Orbit (LEO) network.

As the Director, Defence Solutions Engineering, you’ll play a pivotal role in defining and delivering innovative, high-performance solutions to the Department of National Defence in Canada and its global allies. This is not a typical sales engineering role—it’s a unique and exciting opportunity to design advanced solutions, working directly with government and defence customers and influencing outcomes that drive business success while assisting Canada and its global allies to achieve their strategic connectivity sovereignty goals.

This is a highly dynamic role perfectly suited for a dynamic individual who is ambitious, results oriented, looking to grow their skills and do something meaningful everyday.

Main Responsibilities and Requirements

As a key member of the Canadian Sales and Business Development team, you’ll bring your technical expertise, creativity, and strategic mindset to:

Develop and maintain a deep understanding of current and emerging defence platforms, applications, technologies, and operational requirements across land, sea, air, and space domains. This includes staying informed on procurement strategies, capability gaps, modernization initiatives, and strategic priorities of defence organizations.

Working with the Director Business Development, Canadian Government and Global Sales teams, while collaborating with government and defence customers to design and implement technical solutions that address their unique defence needs, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Act as the technical lead in pre- and post-sales activities, including customer meetings, proposals, requirements analysis, and solution presentations in addition to post-sales support.

Leverage cutting-edge technologies to maximize the value proposition and capabilities of the Telesat Lightspeed constellation, driving early adoption and optimization.

Work closely with Sales (Global, Telesat Government Solutions and Canada), Telesat Lightspeed Product and Engineering teams to align defence customer requirements with Telesat’s product roadmap and network capabilities.

Identify new opportunities within the Telesat Lightspeed product portfolio and help translate technical solutions and applications that drive business success.

Serve as a technical ambassador at trade shows, customer events, and demonstrations, showcasing the transformative power of Telesat’s Lightspeed solutions.

Education & Experience Required

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Telecommunications, Networking, Cloud, Computer Science) or equivalent education and experience.

15+ years of relevant experience in systems engineering, connectivity solutions, or a related field.

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