Telesat Looking for Hardware Design Integration Coordinator at Ontario Full Time

Hardware Design Integration Coordinator

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.com

The Hardware Design Integration Coordinator will help ensure the Telesat Lightspeed system deliveries of hardware and hardware-related documentation between organizations are provided in a timely, mutually agreed way that satisfy the technical and programmatic needs of the program. Additionally, the Hardware Design Integration Coordinator will identify and work across the organization to coordinate new processes, initiatives, and changes that will improve efficiency, quality, schedule, or performance, focusing on those related to hardware.

This position will work under the Telesat Lightspeed Program Delivery organization (TLPD), reporting to the Telesat Lightspeed Program Delivery Manager, and will support all HW-related segments across the Telesat Lightspeed program. The ideal candidate has significant previous experience in hardware development and integration on complex satellite-basedprograms, is able to effectively engage parties on both sides of an interface to quickly drive to solutions, andis eager to be an integral part of a fast-paced and dynamic environment to build the most innovative satellite communications network in the world with unmatched speed and performance.

Main Responsibilities

• Work across the Telesat Lightspeed program organizations managing HW and document deliverables between different parts of the organization (HW Interdependencies)

• Coordinate between segments, taking an active role identifying and driving all open points or issues to resolution

• Work with both delivering and receiving owners of an interdependency to: Develop and agree on Data Item Descriptions, delivery dates, and acceptance criteria; Ensure inter-segment buy-off of deliveries; Anticipate potential issues and address them with both parties, identifying changes to existing interdependencies or adding new ones; Facilitate resolution of schedule and functionality disconnects, involving System Engineering or other engineering resources as needed; Identify and escalate issues to technical or program management as necessary for resolution

• Develop and implement improvement Initiatives: Identifying areas of improvement in team coordination, communication, processes, and tools to achieve better efficiency, quality, schedule, or performance; Working across the organization to develop these initiatives, gain support, and get approval; Focusing on improvements related to software but could be in any domain

Education and Experience Required

• Bachelor’s Degree, 5+ years of related experience in hardware engineering and integration for complex development programs

• Ability to assess technical status and issues in a hardware development environment

• Experience in project management in assessing impact of delays to deliveries and possible work-arounds

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in dealing with engineers, internal and external stakeholders, senior management and staff

• Ability to convey status and issues clearly, concisely and accurately

• Ability to effectively communicate with technical and non-technical individuals

• Strong organizational skills

• Skill in influence management to help broker solutions across organizations

• A team player, collaborative and independently driven

• Must demonstrate a flexible, open-minded attitude and have strong interpersonal skills

• High-level of expertise with Microsoft Office suite; Excel, Project, Word, Visio and PowerPoint

Decision Making and Supervision

• Works on complex problems where analysis of situation requires in-depth evaluation of software solutions and their ability to satisfy requirements. The incumbent will need to make recommendations and decisions based on his or her experience,

• Exercises independent judgment in planning, scheduling, organizing, controlling and monitoring activities,

• Exercises initiative and sound judgment in adapting procedures to address unusual situations and resolve conflicts.

Supervision Exercised

• No direct supervision responsibilities

Working Conditions

• General office environments

• Full-time office or hybrid 60/40 office/remote, subject to work needs

• Prefer Telesat Ottawa office based, exceptional candidates based from another Telesat location will be considered

• Occasional travel, including international travel is anticipated

• Candidate must be ability to obtain relevant security 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.