Senior Systems Engineer
telesat· LEO System Engineering
About this role
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
The Systems Engineering group is an inter-disciplinary team that focuses on defining the System level requirements and System architecture for the Telesat Lightspeed LEO communications network.
As a Systems Engineer in the group this role will focus on requirements analysis and management. Reporting to the manager of Systems Engineering your focus will be on ensuring requirements are properly written, understood, and flowed to other teams.
This role requires technical knowledge to interact with the other engineers and pragmatic judgement regarding scoping work and prioritizing tasks.
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This Senior Systems Engineer role at telesat is based in Ottawa, Ontario. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Senior Systems Engineer role at telesat full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full Time Hire (FTE with Benefits) position. It is posted as a Senior Systems Engineer role in the LEO System Engineering department at telesat.
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This Senior Systems Engineer position is part of the LEO System Engineering department at telesat. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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This Senior Systems Engineer position at telesat was posted on Nov 19, 2025. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Senior Systems Engineer
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