Spécialiste en ingénierie RF et en essais / RF and Test Engineering Specialist
Telesat · Gatineau, Quebec
Posted about a month ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 33 days Telesat's roles stay open a median of 44 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Telesat's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Telesat
- low 0 stale, 1 reposted of 55 open
- Hiring momentum
- 81 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Telesat's own lever board since 2026-08-04. Full hiring picture for Telesat.
About this role
The RF and Test Engineering Specialist at Telesat will be responsible for influencing system verification and validation for the Telesat Lightspeed system. Daily tasks include developing verification matrices, coordinating system-level testing, and collaborating with various teams to ensure that satellite communication systems meet required specifications. The role also involves hands-on testing in the LEO Lab and configuring test equipment for various functionalities.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 3/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
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What you need
- B. Sc. in Electrical, Computer or System Engineering
- Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in satellite communications
- 5+ years of experience with different antenna types (Flat Panel, Parabolic, Aero Antenna)
- 5+ years of experience in Satellite RF communication systems
- Strong understanding of RF engineering principles and design practices
- Hands-on experience with RF test equipment (Oscilloscopes, Signal Generators, Spectrum Analyzers)
Nice to have
- Experience with different Ka band antenna vendors
- Experience with BUC/LNB and various antenna technologies
- Experience in planning activities for the LEOP and IOT
- Proficient with MATLAB, Python, or similar
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
Worth weighing
- Onsite work required at least 4 days per week
- No salary or specific benefits mentioned in the posting
- The role involves significant collaboration with various teams, which may require strong interpersonal skills
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Listed by Telesat on their lever job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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