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# Senior LEO SOC Systems Engineer at Telesat

- **Company:** Telesat
- **Location:** Ottawa, Canada
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2025-02-11
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-06
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/telesat/d872815b-fb8a-457b-bcfe-9968b1002bcc

## Job description

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 12 GEO satellites, the Canadian payload on ViaSat-1 and one LEO 3 demonstration satellite.  For more information, follow Telesat on X and LinkedIn or visit www.telesat.com

Want to be part of the team setting up the control system for the most advanced satellite constellation in the world? In this role, you’ll develop secure containerized software, participate in the development of a data analytics system for satellite operations, and participate in setting up a high-assurance containerized satellite control system. Later, you will support the air-gapped Satellite Operations Control systems, while ensuring that the key drivers of data integrity and automation are met.

You’ll have the opportunity to work with new technologies, learn about satellite operations and satellite control systems, and work in a collaborative operational team.

You’ll have a degree in computing, engineering or science with a variety of courses (especially physics, systems engineering or programming), some work experience in an analytics engineering role and some experience in an operational industry. Submit your resume today.

Main Responsibilities

- Provide shift work during critical operational periods as required.
- Provide off hours support as part of a call-out rotation.
- Support activities across multiple time zones and other project requirements may require overtime or a shift in hours.
- Develop and maintain software related to the operations systems.  The LEO SOC Systems group produces an assortment of software to complement the control systems and assist with operations.  This includes spacecraft data storage and visualization, monitoring tools, automation, data analytics, etc.
- Develop, monitor and maintain the satellite operations systems to be used in Telesat’s advanced LEO constellation.
- Participate in satisfying all system requirements for all elements of the systems including real-time command and telemetry processing, flight dynamics system, space situational awareness, data storage and analytics, ground encryption, constellation management and operations automation.
- Assist other satellite operations teams in their efforts to the utilize the control systems, data platform, and related tasks.
- Participate in the procurement process of the satellite operations systems including acceptance testing, verification of requirements, and training.
- Collaboration with the Lightspeed satellite operations teams to ensure that the systems are sufficient to operate the Lightspeed constellation
- Develop and validate the operations systems, processes and procedures.
- Develop and implement robust automation of operational processes to reduce the operational burden and ensure highly reliable operations of the satellites in the constellation.

Education & Experience Required

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Science or Mathematics
- Proven experience with operational system, with a minimum of 4 years in similar roles
- Experience with Linux operating systems, programing languages (e.g. Go, Python, Java, C, etc.) and frameworks
- Experience with data platform components such as Kafka, Pulsar, InfluxDB, Postgres, MinIO, AirFlow, Spark, Grafana, Valkey, Prometheus, Clickhouse, TimescaleDB, Superset, Loki, Datahub
- Experience with on-prem clusters and containerized systems
- Familiar with cyber-security principals and best practices.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Fluent in English, both written and oral.
- Occasional international travel may be required; therefore, candidates will need to provide proof that they have no national/international travel or visa restrictions.
- Ability to obtain a Canada Secret security clearance.

Decision Making and Supervision

- Self motivated
- In this role, the incumbent will issue recommendations and have influence on the Lightspeed system design by:
- Evaluate solutions for operations systems
- Provide recommendations backed by technical assessments
- Support operational plans, anomaly responses and direct critical responses as required
- This role has no direct reports

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.

## About Telesat

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Telesat is a leading global satellite operator that designs, builds, and operates advanced satellite networks to deliver critical connectivity solutions for enterprise, government, telecom, maritime, and aeronautical customers.
- **Entity Type**: Public (Nasdaq and TSX: TSAT)
- **Headquarters**: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (with offices in Bethesda, US, and other global locations)
- **Founded**: 1969 (often described as a "54-year-old start-up")
- **Founders**: Not publicly available (established as a Canadian crown corporation originally)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Satellite Communications, Telecommunications, Space Infrastructure
- **Target customers**: B2B, Enterprise, Government, Telecom operators, Maritime, Aeronautical, and Broadband service providers
- **Mission or purpose statement**: Deliver critical satellite connectivity solutions that tackle today’s most complex communications challenges, connecting the unconnected and expanding the reach of transformational technologies.

## Products & Services
- **Geostationary (GEO) Satellite Fleet**: A state-of-the-art global fleet of geostationary satellites providing reliable, high-capacity connectivity for broadcast, broadband, and enterprise customers. This is the legacy business generating current revenue.
- **Telesat Lightspeed™ (LEO Network)**: A revolutionary Low Earth Orbit satellite network optimized for enterprise and government customers. Designed to provide ubiquitous, affordable, high-capacity links with fibre-like speeds for telecom, government, maritime, and aeronautical applications. This is the company's primary growth initiative.
- **Technical Consultation & Support Services**: Industry-leading technical expertise and consulting services provided to satellite operators, insurers, and other industry stakeholders globally.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: $655.4 million market cap (as of recent data)
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of CAD $418M (LTM) / GEO Revenue guidance for 2026: C$300M-C$320M
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Publicly traded company; specific institutional investors not listed in search results. Key partners include telecom, government, and enterprise customers globally.
- **Growth Signals**:
    - Developing Lightspeed, a next-gen LEO network with 156+ enterprise-class satellites, fully funded for global service (US$3.8B).
    - GEO backlog of C$800M and LEO backlog of C$1.1B (Q1 2026).
    - Headcount growth of +14.6% YoY (+133 people), now employing 575 people.
    - Identified 4,500+ enterprise and government accounts globally for Lightspeed go-to-market.
    - IPO in 2021.

## Competitive Advantages
- **50+ Years of Heritage**: A "54-year-old start-up" with decades of industry-leading engineering excellence and reliability, combined with a disruptive, innovative culture.
- **Dual-Architecture Strategy**: Operates both a mature, cash-flowing GEO fleet and a next-gen LEO network (Lightspeed), providing stability and a future growth engine.
- **Enterprise & Government Focus**: Lightspeed is specifically designed for the high-reliability, mission-critical needs of enterprise and government customers (a $320B addressable market), differentiating it from consumer-focused LEO constellations.
- **Established Customer Relationships**: Long-standing, collaborative partnerships with customers globally, providing deep market knowledge and a strong sales channel.

## Strategic Focus
- **Lightspeed Deployment**: The primary strategic priority is the launch and operationalization of the Telesat Lightspeed LEO network, targeting global service.
- **Revenue Transition**: Managing the transition from legacy GEO broadcast/broadband revenue to high-growth LEO enterprise and government revenue.
- **Market Expansion**: Leveraging the Lightspeed network to capture a share of the $650B LEO addressable market, with a specific focus on telecom, government, maritime, and aeronautical verticals.
- **Talent Acquisition**: Actively hiring brilliant, inspired people to bring the Lightspeed network to life and continue innovating.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Described as collaborative, customer-centric, and innovative. The company values openness, honesty, and integrity. It celebrates diversity and supports community involvement through volunteerism and STEM initiatives.
- **Work Environment**: Collaborative office spaces designed to foster teamwork and creativity. Remote options are available for some roles (e.g., Account Executive, Government Business Development Northern Europe is listed as remote).
- **Notable Perks & Benefits**:
    - Highly competitive salaries with performance-based compensation and annual bonuses.
    - Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
    - Parental and family leave benefits.
    - Generous paid time off, holidays, and flex days.
    - Retirement and pension plans with company matching.
    - Employee discount programs, social outings, and team-building events.
- **Engineering Culture**: A strong legacy of engineering excellence. Employees work on one of the most ambitious communications challenges in history (Lightspeed). Co-op and internship programs are available for early career talent to learn from industry experts.

## Sources
1. [Telesat.com - Careers](https://www.telesat.com/careers/)
2. [Telesat.com - About Us](https://www.telesat.com/about-us/)
3. [LinkedIn - Telesat](https://linkedin.com/company/telesat.com)
4. [Telesat.com - Jobs](https://www.telesat.com/careers/jobs/)
5. [Telesat.com - Investor Presentation (May 2026)](https://www.telesat.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Investor-Presentation-May-2026-1.pdf)

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