Integration and Test Engineering Specialist

The Integration and Test Engineer Specialist will be responsible for developing and maintaining system verification and validation plans of the Telesat LEO constellation communication system. In addition, they will participate in the various testing activities across the Telesat Lightspeed system with vendors and other partners and responsible for maintaining the lab setups and supporting field activities when required.

Main Responsibilities

• In this role, the incumbent will issue recommendations and have influence on the system verification and validation of the Telesat Lightspeed system
• Develop system and sub system verification matrices against system requirements
• Coordinate and participate in system level testing activities including test planning, execution and reporting
• Develop/maintain test cases, test beds required for various Test cases.
• Hands on testing in the Leo Lab for various data path and routing features.
• Work with other segments like DevOps, Ground Systems, Satellite and foster a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Plays an active role in component and subsystem design and test activities
• Configuring test equipment like Satellite Link Emulators, signal generator, spectrum analyzer and traffic generators.
• Ensure product under test meets technical, functional, performance and business requirements.
• Work with partners and other vendors in various test campaigns.

Education & Experience Required

• B. Sc. in Electrical, Computer or System Engineering and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
• Strong Understanding of Linux, IP and Routing Protocols.
• Experience in test case and defect tracking tools (Jira, Jama)
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with management, engineering teams and partners / suppliers.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
• Experience working with geographically dispersed teams.

Additional Qualifications

• Experience with various traffic generators like Ixia, Spirent
• Highly collaborative team player who can quickly earn the confidence of co-workers and teammates.
• Experience in MEF standards.
• Proficient with MATLAB, Python or C++.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Automation experience with programming languages like Python.