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

 

In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible to build, lead, and manage a team of software professionals, including Principal Engineers, SW. Architects, Software Engineers, Associate Engineers, as well as Scrum Masters. The right candidate will develop strategies for the embedded SW development environment, including goals and plans in alignment with the group's development objectives. They will organize and lead scrum team events (with the help of the Scrum Master), foster a collaborative and motivated work environment, and enable and support data-driven decision-making. In addition, they will provide mentorship, guidance, and career development opportunities to team members.

This is a highly technical role, focused on using embedded SW development experience to successfully manage this team.

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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.