Telesat3mo ago

Senior Technologist, LEO NOC

Québec · GatineauFull Time Hire - (FTE with Benefits)senior

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Telesat (NASDAQ and TSX: TSAT) is a leading global satellite operator, providing reliable and secure satellite-delivered communications solutions worldwide to broadcast, telecommunications,

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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 14 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 Senior Technologist, LEO NOC will provide the necessary Technical and Problem Resolution skillset/requirements to implement and manage LEO based customer experience and support services for LEO services and products. Responsible to fulfill the implementation of the service, integrate the service into day to day operations and manage system fault/problem resolution needed to meet internal and external operational requirements of the LEO service.

Act as the lead for the CSR/NOC and internal team in order to implement a service, maximizing automation of systems to support workflow for end customer requirements and operation of NOC and CSR functions.

Develop technical and administrative implementation plans, specifications, schedules and manage implementation of these activities with affected intra company dependencies.

Integrate supervisory and BOSS systems to form a structured tier based support for fault/problem detection and resolution.

Conduct interdepartmental meetings to determine infrastructure/systems and manpower resources required to meet service demands for CSR/NOC functions.

Develop critical milestones for projects and ensure they proceed on schedule.

Escalate any potentially sensitive customer issues to immediate manager as required.

Monitor Customer performance and service experience and ask for additional sales, engineering and/or management support when needed.

Utilize Emergency notification procedures to communicate emergency activities to the Telesat management team and the associated customers/stakeholders, both internal and external.

Develop methodology to identify program deficiencies and document a plan to correct and close the gaps in providing CSR/NOC functionality.

Manage relationships with the sales, engineering and operations team, 3rd party suppliers and vendors to ensure the contracted services are met.

Provides assistance/advice to all Telesat departmental disciplines regarding the scheduling and project management of assigned projects for any workflow related to customer service issues or system faults.

Contributes to interdepartmental plan meetings as identified by management.

Exercise independent judgment and a high level of analytical skill in solving complex and unusual administrative and fault management problems

Support CSR/NOC functions by acting as the technical liaison on various projects related to GEO/LEO transitions

Generate various technical procedures and training material in support of CSR/NOC, field service and/or operations sub groups to aid in fault/problem resolution activity.

Electronics Engineering Technologist Diploma or equivalent Post-Secondary education

5+ years of technical experience in the telecommunication field

3+ years of experience in a Telecom based Network Operations Center environment

Experienced in establishing and maintaining positive customer relations

Experienced in leading technical and non-technical teams

Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional and global environment

Experience interacting directly with customers in supporting systems and services

Excellent communication, presentation skills, interpersonal and leadership skills

Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Bilingualism is preferred

A strong background in satellite telecommunications technology.

Knowledge of RF transmission principles and the use of specialized test equipment.

Knowledge of Telecom protocols and network routing, analysis and test methodologies.

Exposure to L2 services and MEF implementation an asset.

Implementation and optimization of supervisory and control systems in an Operations setting

Practical knowledge of data collection, storage, analysis in real time operational systems

Various network management and control terminals based on Integrated workflow views

BOSS and general operating supervisory systems

RF test equipment

Baseband test equipment

Ladders, personal protective equipment

Required to exercise independent judgment while providing high level of analytical skill in solving complex and unusual administrative and managerial problems. Ability to use defined processes to ensure positive customer experience

Minimal direct supervision of day to day activities can be expected. The incumbent will primarily exercise supervisory and scheduling of their assigned activities. Escalation will confirm to workflow and defined priorities agreed to with management.

The incumbent will primarily work in an office environment

The service operates 24 hours, 7 days per week. Shift work and the ability to work in an unsupervised environment are critical to this position.

Overtime and alterations to shift schedules can be expected