Telesat
Communications Systems Analyst Intern
TLDR
Supports analyses that define performance characteristics of Telesat Lightspeed services for U.S. Government customers.
The TGS Service Delivery Office seeks a Communications Systems Analyst Intern to conduct various analyses that determine performance characteristics U.S. Government customers can expect when using Telesat Lightspeed™ services.
Responsibilities:
Build and maintain various engineering and technical models of the Telesat Lightspeed™ network using tools such as Ansys Systems Took Kit (STK).
Conduct visibility and link budget analyses of radio frequency (RF) and optical communication links for various U.S. Government land, sea, air, and space-based use-cases.
Support the TGS Customer Solutions Engineer plan for and execute on-orbit demonstrations with Telesat LEO-3 and Telesat Lightspeed™.
Complete STK Level 1 and Level 2 certification.
Contribute to the development of systems engineering documents and artifacts including stakeholder expectations, concept of operations, system requirements, and architecture definitions for TGS programs.
Qualifications:
Be a U.S. Citizen.
Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or a technical field, preferably with an emphasis in aerospace engineering, systems engineering, telecommunications, or networking.
Demonstrate understanding of fundamental communication system concepts and topics such as link budgets, antenna patterns, and optical communications.
Demonstrate strong technical writing and communication skills.
This internship is based in our Arlington, VA office.
Telesat is a premier global satellite operator that has been delivering secure and reliable satellite communications solutions for over 55 years. With a focus on providing exceptional service to broadcast, telecommunications, corporate, and government customers, Telesat is set to launch its innovative Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network, Lightspeed, in 2027, which will transform broadband connectivity with high capacity, low latency, and fiber-like speeds.
- Founded
- Founded 1969
- Employees
- 201-500 employees
- Industry
- Diversified Telecommunication Services
- Total raised
- $31M raised
Systems Analyst