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Senior Software Developer

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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Software Development team architects, develops, tests and maintains the Telesat Lightspeed System Model application, a state-of-the-art engineering software tool running on high performance computing (HPC) infrastructure for the modeling of resource allocation and end-to-end communication system performance analysis of the Telesat Lightspeed satellite constellation.

As a Senior Software Developer, the selected candidate will participate actively in the software development, productization and maintenance of the Telesat Lightspeed System Model, a state-of-the-art engineering tool running on high performance computing (HPC) infrastructure for the modeling of resource allocation and end-to-end communication system performance analysis of the Telesat Lightspeed constellation. The selected candidate will work with the System Modeling team to efficiently integrate new algorithms and support the upgrade of existing algorithms.

Main Responsibilities

Participate in the software development of the System Model suite, to improve its fitness as an operational production engine for business applications running on an HPC infrastructure

Implement continuous improvements to the version control and release management system

Closely collaborate with other members of the Software Development team

Closely collaborate with other System Modeling team engineers developing System Model algorithms with an emphasis on efficiently integrating complex algorithms for fast execution, reliability and maintainability

Interface with other teams to successfully integrate the System Model into business applications as required

Write technical documentation

Make recommendations and have influence on the software design of the Telesat Lightspeed

Specialized Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

5+ years professional experience

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Must have extensive experience with Java and Spring in a cloud environment

Experience with Azure Cloud technologies such as Azure fundamentals, Azure Identity and Access Management, Azure Networking, etc...

Experience with some of the following technologies:
Kubernetes, Docker, Postgre

SQL, Open Telemetry, gRPC, REST, NodeJS, ReactJS

Experience with agile development

Experience in satellite and/or communications systems is an asset, but not mandatory

Additional

Skills and Abilities

Creative problem-solver with thorough attention to detail.

Highly collaborative team-player who can quickly earn the confidence of co-workers and teammates.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with management, engineering teams and partners.

Experience with business considerations and practical limitations related to system design and implementation.

Ability to prioritize opportunities, needs and resources.

An aptitude for and interest in complex technology.

Fluent in English, written and oral. French is an asset.

Equipment Used

Computers running Windows and Linux

Linux Cluster HPC Environment

The successful candidate must be able to work in Canada and obtain clearance under the Canadian Controlled Goods program (CGP).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. Apply Now Commitment: Full Time Hire - (FTE with Benefits)
Department: Lightspeed System Development - System…