Backed by a legacy of engineering excellence, reliability, and industry-leading customer service, Telesat is one of the largest and most successful global satellite operators. Telesat works collaboratively with its customers to deliver critical connectivity solutions that tackle the world’s most complex communications challenges, providing powerful advantages that improve their operations and drive profitable growth. Continuously innovating to meet the connectivity demands…
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One of the world’s largest and most innovative satellite operators
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Backed by a legacy of engineering excellence, reliability, and industry-leading customer service, Telesat is one of the largest and most successful global satellite operators. Telesat works collaboratively with its customers to deliver critical connectivity solutions that tackle the world’s most complex communications challenges, providing powerful advantages that improve their operations and drive profitable growth.
Continuously innovating to meet the connectivity demands of the future, Telesat Lightspeed, the company’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network, will be the first and only LEO network optimized to meet the rigorous requirements of telecom, government, maritime and aeronautical customers. Telesat Lightspeed will redefine global satellite connectivity with ubiquitous, affordable, high-capacity links with fiber-like speeds.
LinkedIn followers
60,175
People associated on LinkedIn
1,037
Reported office locations
160 Elgin St, Suite 2100, Ottawa, Ontario K2P 2P7, CA
Business categories
Satellite Communication
Marketing
Internet
Telecommunications
Wireless
Other recorded names
Telesat
Specialties
Satellite Service
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
No
Reported total investment
1,899,052,663
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Industry
Telecommunications
Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Ottawa, Ontario
Organization type
Public Company
Year founded
1969
Specialties
Satellite Service
Telesat has 48 open jobs in Canada as of November 6, 2026. Top locations: Ottawa, Gatineau and Hanover.
Telesat: Continuously innovating to meet the connectivity demands of the future, Telesat Lightspeed, the company’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network,…
6+ YOECandidates need 6-9 years of test automation experience, strong Python skills, and advanced Pytest and Selenium experience. They should have tested REST APIs, microservices and Kafka-style messaging, and have a bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
Telesat: Continuously innovating to meet the connectivity demands of the future, Telesat Lightspeed, the company’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network,…
3+ YOECandidates need 3+ years of Finance-focused Workday technical experience, intermediate SQL, and API and integration skills with Workday Studio, EIBs and Core Connectors. A bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Finance or a related field is expected, and the role requires Controlled Goods Program clearance.
Workday, Workday Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, SQL, Power BI
Telesat: Continuously innovating to meet the connectivity demands of the future, Telesat Lightspeed, the company’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network,…
7+ YOECandidates need a technical bachelor's degree (master's preferred) and at least 7 years of satellite spectrum, RF or telecommunications regulatory experience. They must know the ITU Radio Regulations, link-budget analysis, and Python or MATLAB, and communicate well in English.
ITU Radiocommunication Bureau software, Python, MATLAB
Telesat: Continuously innovating to meet the connectivity demands of the future, Telesat Lightspeed, the company’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network,…
10+ YOECandidates need at least 10 years of systems engineering experience on complex satellite, communications or defence programs, plus a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Telesat also requires eligibility for Top Secret clearance and Controlled Goods program clearance.
Telesat: Continuously innovating to meet the connectivity demands of the future, Telesat Lightspeed, the company’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network,…
3+ YOECandidates need 3-5 years in instructional design, learning and development, or training, plus a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. They must have strong writing, project management and collaboration skills, and be proficient with AI and automation tools. Working in Canada and obtaining Controlled Goods Program clearance are also required.
Telesat: Continuously innovating to meet the connectivity demands of the future, Telesat Lightspeed, the company’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network,…
Candidates need a master's or PhD in an engineering, computer science or mathematics field, strong C++ and optimization skills, and experience with Agile development. Fluent English and the ability to obtain Controlled Goods Program clearance are required.
Telesat: Continuously innovating to meet the connectivity demands of the future, Telesat Lightspeed, the company’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network,…
3+ YOETelesat needs candidates with a bachelor's degree, at least 3 years of project or software delivery coordination, strong Jira and Confluence skills, and Agile experience. Candidates must be able to work in Canada and obtain Controlled Goods Program clearance.
Jira, Confluence, Oracle Primavera, Microsoft Project
Telesat: Continuously innovating to meet the connectivity demands of the future, Telesat Lightspeed, the company’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network,…
10+ YOECandidates need a bachelor's degree in a technical field and at least 10 years of software or systems engineering experience, including solution architecture. They must have hands-on experience with distributed systems, APIs, Kubernetes and CI/CD, and must be able to work in Canada and obtain Reliability clearance and CGP.
Telesat: Continuously innovating to meet the connectivity demands of the future, Telesat Lightspeed, the company’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network,…
9+ YOEBaccalauréat en génie électrique, informatique ou des systèmes et 9 ans d’expérience; Solide maîtrise de Linux, IP et des protocoles de routage; Expérience de Kubernetes et des technologies de nuage
Telesat: Continuously innovating to meet the connectivity demands of the future, Telesat Lightspeed, the company’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network,…
14+ YOETelesat needs a candidate with a technical bachelor's degree and 14+ years of systems engineering or satellite communications experience. They must know secure satellite communications, requirements tools such as Jama, DOORS and Capella, and be able to obtain Canadian Controlled Goods and reliability clearance for Ottawa roles.
Telesat: Continuously innovating to meet the connectivity demands of the future, Telesat Lightspeed, the company’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network,…
Candidates need product management, network engineering or technical commercial experience in telecom, networking, cloud or managed services. They need strong IP, Carrier Ethernet and interconnect knowledge, plus the ability to define services, SLAs and commercial frameworks.
Telesat: Continuously innovating to meet the connectivity demands of the future, Telesat Lightspeed, the company’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network,…
4+ YOETelesat needs candidates with a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, science or mathematics and at least 4 years in operational systems. Candidates need Linux, Python, Go or Java skills, experience with containerized and on-prem clusters, and data platform tools, plus fluent English and eligibility for a Canada Secret clearance.
Telesat: Continuously innovating to meet the connectivity demands of the future, Telesat Lightspeed, the company’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network,…
9+ YOECandidates need a technical bachelor's degree and 9 to 14 years of engineering experience in satellite, telecom or aerospace systems. They must know requirements management and verification, and be able to turn customer needs into testable requirements.
Telesat: Continuously innovating to meet the connectivity demands of the future, Telesat Lightspeed, the company’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network,…
6+ YOETelesat needs a seasoned program manager with at least 6 years of program management in a complex STEM field, ideally satellite communications or defence. Candidates need experience managing suppliers through hardware/software development, a bachelor's degree, and strong communication skills.
Telesat: Continuously innovating to meet the connectivity demands of the future, Telesat Lightspeed, the company’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network,…
10+ YOECandidates need a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field, at least 10 years of product management in a STEM field including 5 years in satellite communications, and knowledge of satellite antenna and modem technology. Fluent English, written and oral, is required.
Lightspeed, Vendor management, Test procedures, Provide technical expertise, Sales, Product comprehension
Telesat: Continuously innovating to meet the connectivity demands of the future, Telesat Lightspeed, the company’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network,…
6+ YOECandidates need at least six years of technical documentation experience on complex engineering or telecommunications products. Strong writing, editing and organization skills, plus experience with engineers in multidisciplinary teams, are required.
Microsoft Office, Confluence, Jira, SharePoint, Jama Connect, Visio
Telesat: Continuously innovating to meet the connectivity demands of the future, Telesat Lightspeed, the company’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network,…
10+ YOECandidates need 10+ years in technical program management, systems engineering or engineering integration, with experience building WBS and IMS schedules. A bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field is required (equivalent experience considered), plus Canadian Reliability Status and CGP eligibility.
Telesat: Continuously innovating to meet the connectivity demands of the future, Telesat Lightspeed, the company’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network,…
1+ YOETelesat needs a 3-year electronics or telecommunications technologist diploma, with 1-2 years of related experience an asset. Candidates need troubleshooting skills, knowledge of RF, data and telephony systems, and the ability to work shifts and obtain controlled goods clearance.
Protocol analyzer, Data test set, Spectrum analyzer, Oscilloscope, Power monitor, Routers
Telesat: Continuously innovating to meet the connectivity demands of the future, Telesat Lightspeed, the company’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network,…
6+ YOECandidates need 6 to 10 years of requirements-based verification on complex aerospace or satellite systems, plus a BSc, BEng or Master's in a relevant engineering field. They also need project management, satellite integration and test experience, and must be able to work in Canada and obtain Controlled Goods Program clearance.
Telesat: Continuously innovating to meet the connectivity demands of the future, Telesat Lightspeed, the company’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network,…
6+ YOECandidates need a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline and 6 to 9 years of systems engineering or satellite communications experience. Working knowledge of requirements management, verification and integration is required, and familiarity with Jama, DOORS, Capella, Jira or Confluence is an asset.
Telesat: Continuously innovating to meet the connectivity demands of the future, Telesat Lightspeed, the company’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network,…
5+ YOECandidates need at least 5 years of relevant experience and a bachelor's degree or higher in systems, communications, space systems, electrical engineering or a related field. Formal, standards-based systems engineering experience, requirements management tools such as JAMA or DOORS, and eligibility for Controlled Goods Program clearance are required.
Telesat: Continuously innovating to meet the connectivity demands of the future, Telesat Lightspeed, the company’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network,…
14+ YOECandidates need 14+ years of satellite systems experience, expert knowledge of satellite user terminals, and a degree in electrical engineering or computer science. Strong communication skills and fluent English are required.
Lightspeed, Provide technical expertise, Leadership, ICT system integration, Computer science, Electrical engineering
Telesat: Continuously innovating to meet the connectivity demands of the future, Telesat Lightspeed, the company’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network,…
12+ YOE5+ MgmtCandidates need 12+ years of progressive project or program leadership experience, including 5+ years leading PMO or program controls functions. They must hold PMP, PgMP, PMI-RMP, PMI-SP, PRINCE2 Practitioner and SAFe (or equivalent) certifications, a relevant bachelor's degree, and Canadian Reliability Status with CGP eligibility.
Telesat: Continuously innovating to meet the connectivity demands of the future, Telesat Lightspeed, the company’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network,…
10+ YOE2+ MgmtTelesat needs candidates with a Bachelor's or Master's in science or engineering and 10+ years of spacecraft operations and engineering experience. Management experience of 2+ years is preferred, along with hands-on skills in spacecraft health, power, fuel and inclined-orbit operations.
Lightspeed, Geostationary satellites, Scheduling, Regulatory compliance, Personnel management, Staff training