Antenna and UT System Engineer
Core
Design and deploy satellite antennas and user terminals (UTs) for the Telesat Lightspeed LEO constellation, supporting fixed and mobile applications.
Role type
Senior IC antenna and UT system engineer
Builds
LEO satellite communication terminals and antenna systems
Domain
Satellite communications, RF engineering, 5G integration
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Electronically steerable antenna (ESA) design, Modem integration, Ka-band antenna technologies, Array antenna architecture, Beamforming, RFIC selection, Beam steering control, Vendor technology evaluation, System trade-off analysis
Preferred skills
PhD in antenna design, Flat panel antenna integration, Open AMIP/BMIP standards knowledge, Aeronautical/maritime/fixed application experience
Technologies
Ka-band, 5G, Electronically steerable antennas (ESA), RFIC, Beamforming arrays
Responsibilities
Develop technical requirements for LEO UT antenna technology and modem integration, Evaluate vendor-proposed terminal designs for performance and manufacturability, Identify tests to validate system assumptions with antenna and UT prototypes, Lead evaluation of novel ESA technologies, Support UT Type Approval process documentation
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
