Customer Solutions Engineer - EMEA

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

Role Overview:As a member of the Global Customer Solutions (GCS) Group, you will provide technical support for the pre- and post-sales activities of Telesat’s product lines and technical consultation to the Global Sales groups. As a champion of new technology, you will develop effective solutions to meet customer communication needs leveraging Telesat’s Lightspeed constellation. The position’s primary role is to support the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region teams, but will also assist across Telesat’s global presence.

The GCS team is responsible for the gathering of requirements from customers, design of cost-effective Lightspeed satellite and terrestrial communication link solutions, specifying both the space and ground segment components, and presenting solutions to customers. Additionally, you will be offering technology recommendations and advice, performing modeling and simulations, and conducting test and evaluation demonstrations aiming to secure sales and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, estimate cost, and propose Lightspeed communications solutions based on customer requirements

• Work directly with the Global Sales Team and prospective customers’ Engineering contacts to validate requirements and technical details

• Prepare, present proposals to, and review requirements directly with customers

• Lead, attend, and actively participate in customer meetings

• Identify new solutions within Telesat’s Lightspeed product portfolio which could lead to new revenue opportunities with customers

• Work directly with customers to plan upgrades, review performance of networks, and to resolve service issues

• Collaborate with Telesat’s Marketing and Product teams to identify available network capacity

• Support projects from design to implementation

• Update and maintain multiple databases as well as other Engineering information management systems

• Actively participate in trade shows, customer events, and technical demonstrations in presentation roles

Education & Experience Required:

• Bachelor degree or comparable experience in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Technology, Telecommunications, or Electrical Engineering required

• 10+ years of relevant experience in systems engineering or connectivity solutions

• Experience with satellite communications, RF link analysis, and RF hardware preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

• Inquisitive nature and eagerness to learn...