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The role leads complex spectrum engineering, ITU filing and coordination activities; conducts interference and compatibility analyses; supports satellite system design from a spectrum and regulatory perspective; and represents Telesat in technical coordination discussions with satellite operators, administrations, and relevant domestic and international regulatory bodies. The position provides technical and regulatory advice that informs satellite system design, spectrum strategy, and regulatory decisions.\nMain Responsibilities\nPrepare, submit, and manage ITU satellite network and system filings and associated technical and regulatory showings in accordance with the ITU Radio Regulations, including applicable coordination and notification procedures.\nCollaborate with systems engineering, legal, business development, and other internal stakeholders to ensure satellite system designs and deployment plans are consistent with applicable spectrum and regulatory requirements and that associated filings accurately reflect system design and operational characteristics.\nAnalyze ITU examination results and regulatory findings, determine appropriate technical and regulatory responses, and lead coordination activities with other satellite operators and administrations through to resolution.\nPerform interference, sharing, compatibility, and coordination analyses involving GSO and NGSO satellite networks and systems, other space services, and terrestrial services, including link-budget and carrier-level analyses as applicable.\nPrepare and manage domestic regulatory applications, filings, and associated technical submissions through to completion with relevant national authorities.\nDevelop and support contributions to ITU-R Working Parties, relevant regional organizations and preparatory groups, and WRC processes in support of Telesat's spectrum and regulatory objectives.\nPrepare technical and regulatory analyses, coordination correspondence, briefing materials, recommendations, and presentations for internal stakeholders and senior management.\nLead technical coordination discussions and negotiations with satellite operators and administrations and support the development and conclusion of coordination agreements.\nProvide strategic technical and regulatory advice and recommendations to senior management on spectrum access, protection, coordination, system design, and associated regulatory risks and opportunities. \nEducation & Experience\nBachelor's degree in Electrical, Telecommunications, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field; Master's degree preferred.\nMinimum 7 years of relevant professional experience in satellite spectrum engineering, RF engineering, satellite communications, or telecommunications regulatory engineering.\nDemonstrated experience applying the ITU Radio Regulations to satellite networks and systems, particularly Articles 9 and 11 and associated Rules of Procedure.\nDemonstrated proficiency in satellite link-budget, interference, compatibility, and coordination analysis.\nExperience with relevant ITU Radiocommunication Bureau software and databases used for satellite filing and coordination activities.\nProficiency with analytical/programming tools such as Python or MATLAB; experience with commercial satellite-system or interference-analysis tools is an asset.\nExcellent written and oral communication skills in English, including the ability to communicate complex technical and regulatory matters to technical and non-technical audiences.\nStrong analytical, organizational, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills. \nDecision Making and Supervision\nThe incumbent exercises substantial independent technical judgment in the development and execution of spectrum filing, coordination, and interference-analysis strategies. The incumbent develops recommendations concerning the acquisition, maintenance, and protection of spectrum and orbital rights and advises on regulatory and spectrum-related constraints that may influence satellite system design and operations. 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