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 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.comTelesat 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!Under the guidance of senior technical staff, the Software Engineering Co-op will support the development and implementation of Technical Applications for the operation and planning of the Lightspeed network.Main ResponsibilitiesAssist in the configuration of a developer environmentAssist in the configuration of build and deployment toolsDevelop software for the planning, operation and capacity management of the Lightspeed LEO satellite networkWrite technical documentation, including software specifications and design documentationEducation and Experience Required3rd year Software, Electrical, Communications Engineering or Computer Science, from an accredited Canadian UniversityDemonstrated proficiency with an object-oriented programming languageInterpersonal skillsWritten and verbal skills in EnglishSpecialized Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesJava, PythonVisual Studio Code or some other Integrated Development EnvironmentUnit testsCloud-native applicationsEquipment UsedDeveloper-grade laptop with Windows and WSL2Environment: Visual Studio Code, Gitlab, JaCoCo, Sonarqube, KubernetesDecision Making and SupervisionEncouraged to take initiatives and recommend course of action to the Software Engineering team.No supervision exercised by this role.Working ConditionsThis role is a Hybrid position where the resource will be required on-site (standard office environment) 3 days per week. A laptop will be provided.The successful candidate must be able to work in Canada and obtain a Controlled Goods Program (CGP) clearance.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.