LEO Satellite Operations Engineering Specialist at Telesat (Ottawa, Canada)LEO Satellite Operations Engineering Specialist

• Leads integration of SCS systems and development of satellite operations products;
• Leads SOC testing, validation and verification of SatOps systems;
• Develops of satellite operations products and implementation into the SCS systems;
• Leads Satellite Operations Centre (SOC) concepts of operation and administrative systems development;
• Working with Space Segment team, oversees evolution of satellite operations concept of operations (CONOPS) for LEOP and routine operations phases;
• Oversees SOC testing, validation and verification of SatOps products, SCS system deliveries and training;
• Manages maintenance of satellite operating procedures;
• Guides automation development for satellite operations procedures; tracks performance;
• Leads development of the Satellite Data Platform (SDP) design, analytics and maintenance; focusing on short and long-term trending of satellite telemetry data;
• Details satellite operations processes within the SOC; refining satellite control guidelines outside of the SCS;
• Provide engineering guidance to satellite controllers during all phases of operations;
• Provide engineering oversight and/or training on all matters pertaining to the development and use of the satellite operations products and supporting trending and analysis tools.

Education and Experience

• Masters or Bachelor degree in an Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical or Computer Engineering, or the equivalent;
• A background in Aerospace technologies and expertise in satellite operations software systems and development;
• Minimum of 9-14-years experience in Satellite Operations Engineering;
• Knowledge of satellite subsystem design and operation;
• Knowledge of electronics, control systems and radio frequency communications;
• Experience in developing software with a variety of platforms and programming tools;
• Strong analytical, problem solving, real-time decision-making, planning and organizational skills;
• Excellent verbal and written English communications skills;
• Independent and self-motivated, with the ability to work effectively both individually and in a team environment
• Knowledge of containerized software platforms is an asset;
• Experience with Machine Learning and Data Analytics is a big asset;
• Experience in Python programming is an asset.

Decision Making and Supervision

• Ensures general policy governance is closely followed; recommendations are reviewed for technical soundness or judgment but are generally accepted as technically accurate;
• Guides decisions on the technical development of operational concepts;
• Independent technical decision-making on software architecture, integration, and automation;
• Works under general direction of the Senior SatOps Engineering Specialist and provides technical priorities for software infrastructure in collaboration with the SOC Systems team;
• Influences operational decisions indirectly through robust and reliable software solutions & processes

Successful candidate must possess (or be eligible to obtain) a CGP security clearance. Working environment is in the Lightspeed SOC in Ottawa and/or Gatineau. Expect normal business hours during the design/development phase and shift work during the operations phase. Support during emergency response activities may require a call-out. Occasional international travel may be required as necessary.