User Terminal Product Manager

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 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

The successful candidate will lead and manage development ofuser terminal type approval and certification process, third-party vendor management, and definition of test procedures for the Telesat Lightspeed LEO constellation. In addition, they will provide technicalexpertisein the development, integration, and productizationofantennasanduserterminaltechnologyasitpertainsto

theneeds and usescases of satellite terminals.

This position is also responsible for the creation and support of user terminal sales tools.

• Leadandmanagedevelopmentoftypeapprovalforthe User Terminals for the Telesat Lightspeed LEO constellation
• Manage third-party vendor inquires, evaluations and support
• Provide technicalexpertisein the development, integration, and productization of antenna and modem technology asitpertainstotheneeds and uses cases of satellite terminals
• Deliverproductrequirementsandtechnicalspecificationsforusebyinternal and external development teams, including requirements for documentation
• Supportsalesandcommercialgo-to-marketinitiativestodriveservice adoption that meet or exceed revenue targets

• Asamemberofthe User Terminalteam ,youwillberesponsibleforthe definition, specifications, and process for third-party type approval and certification of user terminals on the Telesat Lightspeed network.
• Evaluationofantennasanduserterminals withintegratedandstand-alone modems.
  
  Upgrades from NGSO or multi-band/multi-orbit solutions
• Definetestprocedures,measurements,reportsofterminalcriteria
• includingRFcharacteristicsfromaccreditedtestlabscertified
• Ensure that Telesat Lightspeed user terminal third-party process is designed tomeetmarketneedstodeliverthemostcompellingproductsandoperateat the highest quality-of-service standards
• Workinclosecollaborationwith Telesat’ssystemsengineeringand technical product management teams to ensure seamless integration of terminal functionality and performance within the complete system and according to product roadmaps

• Bachelor’sdegreeinengineeringorrelevantdisciplinewithanemphasisincommunicationsystemsorsatelliteterminals
• Minimum
  10years’experienceinproductmanagementinaSTEMfieldwithaminimumof5yearsinthesatcomsector
• Master'sdegreeorMBAisaplus
• Experiencemanagingterminals,antennasormodemsthroughatypeof approval process is preferred.

• Knowledge of satellite antenna and modem technologies required for terminals
• Knowledgeofsatellitemarketsandverticalssuchas Enterprise,Maritime, Land Mobility, Government, or Aviation
• Knowledgeofantenna,RFormodemcertificationsandhomologationa plus
• Ability to write clear,concise and testable product requirements and experienceinprioritizationoffeatures,enhancementsandminimum viable products
• Successinbuildingwinningcommunicationproductsandmanaginglong term roadmaps for complex communication systems
• Proven success collaborating with cross-functional teams including technology, business development, marketing, sales, 0perationandsupport
• Experienceworkingwithexternalvendorsincludingoutsidedesignand manufacturing facilities
• Excellentco…