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Spécialiste principal en ingénierie des essais/Senior Test Engineering Specialist

Telesat · Gatineau, Quebec

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
79 days
Telesat's roles stay open a median of 79 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Telesat's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Telesat
high
54 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
2026-10-22

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 Senior Test Engineering Specialist at Telesat will focus on the verification and validation of the Telesat Lightspeed system. This role involves developing verification matrices, designing and executing tests for satellite communication links, and collaborating with various teams to ensure the system meets technical and performance requirements. The position requires hands-on testing in a lab environment and strong expertise in RF communication systems.

Our read on this posting2.0out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
1/5
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 12 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
  • Experience in MEF standards
  • Proficient with MATLAB, Python, or similar

Worth weighing

  • Onsite work required at least four days a week
  • No salary or specific benefits mentioned in the posting
  • The role involves working on a system scheduled to launch in 2027, which may affect project timelines and responsibilities

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Listed by Telesat on their lever job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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