Telesat

TTS Technologist

Hanover, Ontario

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 28 days ago

Customer SupportControlsCommunicationProblem Solving

About the role

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.
This position may require the individual to provide direction to personnel assigned on specific projects.

Manage the day-to-day technical operations of Telesat's Allan Park customer uplinks and TTAC facilities to ensure all systems and services remain operational.
Through careful planning, develop action plans to maintain high service standards and minimize impact to TTAC and Customer services.
Ensure documentation and procedures are up to date and maintain accurate station logs for easy reference to incidents by afterhours TCC staff and on-call TTS support personnel
Manage Allan Park TTAC requirements to support IOT/TOS missions.
Develop resource support schedules based on updated TOS sequence of events data to ensure personal resources are in place to support missions
Provide TCC after hours TTS support in an on-call capacity to provide over the phone support and/or call in
Perform preventative and corrective maintenance to IF and RF hardware such as up/down converters, klystron high power amplifiers (KHPA), traveling wave tube amplifiers (TWTA), modulators and multiplexers
Good analytical and problem-solving skills are necessary to make informed decisions and to implement earth station design changes.

Ability to work in a team environment and independently with minimal supervision
The position requires an individual who is able to take the initiative and make decisions required in implementing system modifications and enhancements.
Justification to your Manager will be required for any monthly check missed or skipped.

Telesat (Nasdaq and
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.
For more information, follow Telesat on X and LinkedIn or visit www.telesat.com Reporting to the Manager of Central Teleports, the TTAC and Teleport Services (TTS) Technologist is responsible for the provision of day to day operations and maintenance of the Allan Park Teleport facility, Viasat KA Gateways, and various remote locations, ensuring present serviceability numbers are met or exceeded.
Have the ability to work directly with Telesat customers and/or third-party contractors

At Telesat, we take pride in being an equal opportunity employer that values equality in the workplace.
All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential.

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