Senior Defence Solutions Engineering Specialist
Core
Define Telesat Lightspeed satellite network solutions for global defence and government customers across land, sea, air, and space domains.
Role type
Senior Defence Solutions Engineer (Strategic Accounts)
Builds
Secure satellite communications architectures and network solutions for allied nations
Domain
Satellite communications, Defence, Government
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Systems engineering, Solution/sales engineering, Networking fundamentals (OSI Layers 1–3, 3G/4G/5G, MEF 3.0), Satellite and RF communications, High security classification operations, Government/defence cybersecurity frameworks, Proposal development, Technical strategy
Preferred skills
Second language fluency (French, Spanish, Italian, German, Korean)
Technologies
LEO satellite networks, GEO satellites, Carrier Ethernet, 5G systems
Responsibilities
Lead technical responses to RFIs and RFPs including solution narratives and compliance matrices, Translate operational requirements into secure architectures, Define technical positioning against competing defence systems, Align customer requirements with network roadmap, Represent Telesat in briefings and demonstrations for senior military leaders
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic influence
