Offer summary

Qualifications:

PhD or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering or Astrophysics with 2+ years of quantitative research experience., Solid background in Orbital Mechanics and basic knowledge of space safety regulations., Excellent Python programming skills, with knowledge of C++ or NASA DAS as an asset., Strong technical, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. .

Key responsabilities:

Monitor and analyze satellite space safety regulations and their implications for Telesat.

Assist in developing technical documentation and conducting analyses using specialized software.

Contribute to the implementation of mathematical models related to orbital debris and collision risk.

Participate in national and international events to present Telesat's positions on sustainable orbit and spectrum use.

Job description

The incumbent will provide engineering support to the Spectrum Strategy, Innovation & Space Sustainability division and, specifically, will carry out a systematic analysis, summary and reporting of all global policy initiatives related to Space Sustainability that may be relevant for Telesat. The incumbent will also support the analysis and software development for mathematical models related to the sustainable use of orbits and associated spectrum resources. The incumbent will also actively participate in relevant forums to defend and promote Telesat views on the matters above.

Main Responsibilities

Monitor, analyze and interpret existing satellite space safety regulations, including domestic, regional and international frameworks for satellite launches, operations, deorbiting, preservation of human life in space, human casualty risk, impact on optical- and radio-astronomy and unintended electromagnetic radiation from space

Assist in the development of technical documentation to demonstrate compliance with requirements related to the abovementioned matters

Assist in carrying out relevant analysis using specialized software such as NASA DAS and ESA tools (e.g., DRAMA, MASTER, DISCOS)

Analyze existing literature relative to mathematical models including on orbital debris modelling, orbital carrying capacity, collision risk, reliability requirements, deorbit methodologies, and impact of satellite re-entry into the Earth atmosphere

Assist at implementing in software such models and develop technical arguments to refine and/or improve them, considering the design and requirements of the Telesat Lightspeed system

Contribute to activities related to the coordination of the operations of the Telesat Lightspeed system with the radio- and optical-astronomy communities

Cooperate with other relevant Telesat teams (e.g., Space Programs & Operations) to ensure that the latest developments on the Telesat Lightspeed program are duly considered in all activities above

Provide regular updates to management on the activities above using simple and effective language

Actively participate in national and international events (e.g., ITU, COPUOS, relevant conferences) to present and defend Telesat positions related to the sustainable use of orbit and spectrum resources, as required

Maintain and develop internal documentation related to the activities above

Education and Experience Required

PhD, or Master's degree and 2+ years of quantitative field research experience

Aerospace Engineering or Astrophysics strongly preferred

Solid background in Orbital Mechanics

Basic knowledge of existing space safety regulation an asset

Experience in statistical analysis and uncertainty quantification

Excellent and verified Python programming skills

Knowledge of other programming languages (e.g. C++) or tools (e.g. NASA DAS) an asset

Previous participation at international congresses/conferences/workshops an asset

Experience in using corporate wiki and agile project management software (e.g. Confluence, Jira) an asset

Fluent in English, both written and verbal. Knowledge of another UN language an asset