System Verification Engineering Specialist

Summary

Join Telesat as a Systems Verification Engineering Specialist and contribute to the development and execution of key system verification and validation plans for the Lightspeed LEO constellation network. You will coordinate with engineering and integration teams, preparing for pre-launch and post-launch satellite and system-level verification activities. Responsibilities include developing verification plans, processes, and procedures; supporting the implementation of test philosophies; and maintaining system verification matrices. You will also collaborate with various teams to troubleshoot defects, develop software tools, and participate in design and test reviews. This role requires a BSc or master's degree in a relevant engineering field and 5-9 years of experience in requirements-based hardware or software development, testing, and verification. The position offers a remote or hybrid work environment with opportunities for professional growth within an expanding team.

Requirements

• BSc or master's degree in; Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical & RF Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field
• Basic understanding of system engineering verification concepts and protocols
• 5 to 9 years' experience in requirements-based hardware or software development, testing and verification methods, focusing on complex Aerospace/Space or Telecommunication Network systems
• Familiar with configuration control process related to quality control and Verification process, non-conformance management and change control applications
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Team player with the ability to collaborate effectively within a diverse team
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Enthusiasm for learning new technologies and tools
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to producing high-quality hardware and/or software
• The successful candidate must be able to work in Canada and obtain clearance under the Canadian Controlled Goods program (CGP)

Responsibilities

• Develop system and subsystem verification plans, processes and procedures with support from the different segment teams
• Support verification strategy, development, and implementation of the test philosophy, including Satellite In-Orbit Testing (IOT) and Constellation System Acceptance test phases
• Help develop and maintain the system verification matrices against the Lightspeed system requirements
• Support, Coordinate and participate in the various system hardware and software verification processes
• Assist in the implementation of networking verification tasks, ensuring seamless communication between the different segment hardware and software teams
• Contribute to the development of software tools, libraries, and frameworks to enhance overall product quality, efficiency and verification approach
• Participate in software and hardware design and test reviews (PDR, CDR,TRR & TRBs), providing constructive feedback to enhance equipment and code quality and adherence to equipment and coding standards
• Help to maintain configuration control data for all verification test activities
• Collaborate with the segment teams to troubleshoot and resolve software or hardware defects, bugs and general technical issues raised during system verification tests
• Collaborate with the segment teams to support and develop the industry leading embedded SW test methodologies
• Support the integration of hardware and software components and subsystem, into the final verification of system network
• Assist in the testing and validation of software features, ensuring functionality and performance meet specified requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers and designers, to understand verification requirements and contribute to technical discussions
• Maintain clear and organized documentation of software and hardware verification, processes, and verification development tasks
• Demonstrate effective teamwork and communication skills, both orally and in writing
• Work with various Segment Vendors to help integrate the verification and validation process
• Work with partners and other vendors in various verification test campaigns
• Help to further develop the System Verification team

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience of Space programs, Satellite deployment, IVV and IOT processes and procedures
• Experience in performing Aerospace/Spacecraft Assembly Integration & Test (AIT) or Network integration and test activities, using Electrical and RF test systems
• Experience of Satellite Ground Segment deployment integration and test experience in utilizing C++ and Python as coding languages to develop embedded SW applications

Benefits

• Remote or hybrid work environment
• Canadian and international travel is required