Senior Test Engineering Specialist

Telesat is looking for a Senior Test Engineering Specialist to work on the software applications that will control our new generation of Low Earth Orbit satellites.

This is an exciting and fast-paced opportunity for a senior candidate with proven technical skills, a 4-year B.Sc. in Computer Science or bachelor’s in engineering (or equivalent) and at least 14 years industry experience.

Main Responsibilities

• Gain deep understanding of the applications used to control the Telesat LEO constellation
• Develop, review, and execute test cases
• Characterize product defects and report in Jira
• Work with development teams to seek solutions to bugs
• Make recommendations to ensure best-in-class test process and tools
• Ensure product under test meets technical, functional, performance and business requirements.

Specialized Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Operating Systems: Linux, Windows
• Network Management Tools: Working knowledge of Network Management or Element Management, Putty/Supper, WinSCP
• VMs: Kubernetes (POD) and Containers (Docker)
• Strong knowledge of Network Protocols
• Traffic Generator: Spirent / IXia, Test Center, tcpdump and iPerf
• Database: Postgres, MySQL
• Work Tools: Jira, Jama, Zephyr, Miro
• Networking: Strong understanding of OSI-Layer, TCP, UDP, IP networking, routing protocols, and network optimization.
• Design, configure, and maintain IP networks, VLANs, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS), and security policies
• Optimize network performance, monitoring, and troubleshooting
• Implement and manage NETCONF and gNMIc for automated network device configuration.
• Develop and maintain YANG models for structured and standardized configurations.
• gNOI for network operations, diagnostics, and state validation.
• Data Formats: Hands-on experience with JSON, JSON IETF, XML, and YAML, PROTO, and REST APIs for data exchange and automation workflows.
• Proficiency in YANG models, NETCONF, gNMIc, gNOI, and API-based automation.
• Tools & Platforms: Experience with network controllers, telemetry, and monitoring tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience programming with Python, especially for automation.
• Ansible for network automation.
• Kafka.
• SATCOM: GEO/MEO/LEO (DVBS2/x, TDMA, ATDMA, SCPC). Hubs and Satellite Router: (Remotes).
• Security Standard and tools: STIG (Qualys, Backtrack-5 and N-map)
• Wireless Communications: Wi-Fi and Satellite, and earth station technologies, including the design of Very Small Aperture Terminals (VSATs), basics of GPS satellite-based amplification systems. 5G.
• MEF
• SR-MPLS
• CCNA or CCNP certification

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Education and Experience

• 4-year B.Sc. in Computer Science or Bachelor’s in Engineering (or equivalent).
• At least 14 years industry experience.

The successful candidate must be able to work in Canada and obtain clearance under the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP).