User Terminal Engineering Co-op Fall 2026 - telesat

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 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. 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.  For more information, follow Telesat on X and LinkedIn or visit www.telesat.com

Under the guidance of technical staff, the User Terminal Engineering Coop will support the design and testing of User Terminal. The role may focus on SW development tasks for the User Terminal sub-systems.

Main Responsibilities

• Support User Terminal design and test activities
• Perform theoretical analysis
• Support SW Development in Python, C++, or other assigned languages
• Develop test and automation scripts
• Collect and analyze test and/or simulation results
• Generate reports presenting test plans, results and conclusions
• Develop and execute lab setups, test plans, and test procedures
• Support User Terminal team in developing and maintaining documentation for User Terminal sub-systems
• At the end of the co-op - present the work, analysis and findings to the User Terminal Segment Management

Education & Experience Required

• University student in their 2nd or 3rd year working towards a Bachelor’s degree in technical or engineering field with an interest in Satellite Communications, antenna and modem designs, RF equipment including low noise amplifiers (LNAs), power amplifiers, up/down converters, etc.
• Familiarity with wireless transmission techniques and modulation
• Awareness of satellite communication technologies
• Good communicator in a hybrid work environment
• Written and verbal skills in English

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 accordingl