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Telesat Senior Launch Specialist in Ottawa, Ontario
Senior Launch Specialist
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 50 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 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 fleet consists of 15 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
Telesat believes in the power of collaboration and the value of in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work from the office Tuesday - Thursday, leaving Monday and Friday for choice and flexibility to work where you feel most effective. This setup fosters brainstorming, problem-solving, and trusted relationships and allows our employees to come together three days a week to collaborate, innovate and thrive!
Telesat is launching a state-of-the-art satellite constellation of highly advanced satellites in low-earth-orbit that will seamlessly integrate with terrestrial networks. The global network will deliver fiber quality throughput anywhere on earth. We are growing quickly and are currently in need of an experienced and professional Launch Services Senior Specialist to join our team.
As a Launch Services Senior Specialist for the LEO constellation, the incumbent will be responsible for ensuring that the launch service providers, the launch dispenser provider and their sub-tier suppliers deliver as per the contracts. Responsibilities include oversight of the development and qualification of the launch dispensers, management of technical interchanges between launch providers, dispenser provider and satellite manufacture, and launch campaign planning and execution. Responsibilities also include launch vehicle and dispenser mentorship and guidance to junior and senior engineering team members.
This position resides within the LEO Satellite Engineering team and will support the Space Segment development with a focus on the launch related elements. The ideal candidate has previous experience in launch integration planning and launch operations and is enthusiastic about being part of a team that is diverse and at the top of its game.
Main Responsibilities:
Monitoring the launch vehicle service provider from a technical perspective with a view to ensuring that the committed services and deliveries meet all the technical requirements and remain on schedule
Monitor the launch dispenser provider from a technical and programmatic perspective to ensure that the dispenser design meets the technical requirements, is appropriately qualified and production is effectively established ensuring close collaboration with the spacecraft manufacturer and launch provider
Reviewing and assessing the launch vehicle technical interface mission integration activities including schedule updates and reporting the progress to Program Management on a weekly basis
Performing and/or being able to evaluate the pertinent technical analysis (such as Coupled Loads, Thermal, Mission, Separation, EMC/EMI, Environmental analyses etc.) in collaboration with the launch vehicle service provider, the dispenser supplier and the spacecraft manufacturer which will feed directly into the successful program execution plan
Liaising with the launch service provider and their sub-tier suppliers to understand the launch vehicles’ technical progress, compliance to requirements, deliveries and their inter-dependencies to ensure on-time deliveries
Supporting launch campaign technical and planning activities and interfacing with the launch service provider, at their designated launch sites, and at the dispenser and spacecraft manufacturer site to ensure fully compliant and on time execution
Expertise relating to spacecraft systems mechanical, thermal and electrical design and analysis considered an asset
Preparing presentations and regular status reports, serving as the main source of information about the project to external teams
Providing onsite oversight of launch campaign operations
Specialized Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical, Electrical or Aerospace is required, Master’s degree is preferred
Minimum of 15 years of highly skilled and extensive hands-on experience on multi-faceted complex satellite projects
Proven Launch Vehicle Interface experience in a telecommunication or satellite business environment strongly preferred with a firm background in the associated analyses and mission planning phases
Thorough knowledge of launch vehicle technology and deep understanding and familiarity with launch site campaigns including technical planning, logistics and coordination with the pertinent launch agencies
Excellent interpersonal and communications (verbal and written) skills
The ability to understand changing critical paths at the dispenser, launch vehicle and sub-tier levels and their implications on the overall project
The ability to effectively interface with other parts of the organization in order to help mitigate late deliveries
Familiarity with manufacturing and supply chain management
Strong working knowledge of sub-contract management, collaboration and productivity tools
Bilingual in English and French an asset (but not required)
Decision Making:
In this role, the incumbent will have significant influence on the dispenser and launch vehicle technical monitoring for the Lightspeed program.
The incumbent will need to make recommendations and decisions based on their experience and identify key risks and develop risk mitigation plans with the suppliers
Supervision Exercised:
- This role has no direct reports, but will work and interact with multi-disciplinary engineering, contracts, legal, and commercial teams
Working Conditions:
Working conditions are typical of an office environment, with extended periods at a launch site.
Extensive long-term travel to support launch campaigns, including international travel is required.
The successful candidate must be able to work in Canada and obtain clearance under the Canadian Controlled Goods Program.
At Telesat, we take pride in being an equal opportunity employer that values equality in the workplace. We are committed to providing the best candidate experience possible including any required accommodations at every stage of our interview process. All qualified applicants that have been selected for an interview that require accommodations, are advised to inform the Telesat Talent team accordingly. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential.