LS93 - Integration and Test Engineer

The Integration and Test Engineer will be responsible for developing and maintaining system verification and validation plans of the Telesat Lightspeed constellation communication system. In addition, they will participate in the various testing and integration activities across the Telesat LEO system with vendors and other partners.

Main Responsibilities

• In this role, the incumbent will issue recommendations and have influence on the system verification and validation of the Telesat Lightspeed system
• Develop system and sub system verification matrices against system requirements
• Coordinate and participate in system level testing activities including test planning, execution and reporting
• Develop/maintain test cases, test beds required for various Test cases.
• Hands on testing in the Leo Lab for various data path, RF and/or routing features.
• Work with other segments like DevOps, Ground Systems, Satellite and foster a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Plays an active role in component and subsystem design and test activities
• Configuring test equipment like Satellite Link Emulators, signal generator, spectrum analyzer and traffic generators.
• Ensure product under test meets technical, functional, performance and business requirements.
• Work with partners and other vendors in various test campaigns.
  
  

Education & Experience Required

• B. Sc. in Electrical, Computer or System Engineering and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in satellite communications
• Exposure to modulation and coding used in modern satellite communication standards like DVB-S2X, TDMA, DVB-RCS2, etc.
• Hands on experience using RF test equipment (Oscilloscopes, Signal Generators, Spectrum Analyzers, satellite channel emulator)
• Basic Understanding of Linux, IP and Routing Protocols.
• Experience in test case and defect tracking tools (Jira, Jama)
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with management, engineering teams and partners / suppliers.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
  
  

Additional Qualifications

• Experience with various traffic generators like Ixia, Spirent
• Proficient with MATLAB, Python or C++.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Automation experience with programming languages like Python.
  
  

The successful candidate must be able to work in Canada and obtain clearance under the Canadian Controlled Goods program (CGP).