Senior User Terminal Antenna and RF Specialist

Full Timesenior

Ottawa, Canada or Bethesda, USPosted 28 days ago

Role Overview

Telesat is hiring a Senior User Terminal Antenna and RF Specialist. This is a full-time role in Ottawa, Canada or Bethesda. posted 4 weeks ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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Job description

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 55 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 and Government 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 Satellite fleet consists of 12 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

The successful candidate will provide technical leadership in the evaluation, design, validation, and deployment of satellite user terminal (UT) antenna technologies for the Telesat Lightspeed constellation. This role will be focused on fixed, mobility, maritime, aeronautical, and land-mobile user terminal applications.

The candidate will be responsible for the technical assessment of existing and emerging antenna technologies, including electronically steerable antennas (ESAs), phased-array systems, and tracking reflector solutions. They will provide technical recommendations to Product Line Management and Systems Engineering teams to support the development of Telesat's user terminal portfolio.

In addition, the successful candidate will lead technical engagements with antenna manufacturers, technology providers, and development partners; conduct design reviews; support qualification and validation testing; and contribute to the definition of future antenna architectures and performance requirements. The role requires strong analytical capabilities to model antenna performance and assess operational suitability within the Telesat Lightspeed network.

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Where is the Senior User Terminal Antenna and RF Specialist position at Telesat located?

This position is based in Ottawa, Canada or Bethesda. Telesat has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Senior User Terminal Antenna and RF Specialist at Telesat earn?

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When was the Senior User Terminal Antenna and RF Specialist role at Telesat posted?

This role was posted on June 23, 2026 (28 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

How much experience does the Senior User Terminal Antenna and RF Specialist role at Telesat require?

This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. Telesat lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.