The Senior Software Developer - Test drives software architecture, leads Scrum teams, collaborates on satellite software development, and ensures high-quality testing processes.
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 50 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 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 fleet consists of 14 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
The Senior Software Developer - Test will play a pivotal role in driving the architectural and design aspects of our software projects. They will collaborate closely with System Engineering and other cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and alignment with our organizational objectives and be a technical lead within or across Scrum Teams, guiding and influencing the team's decisions to achieve optimal outcomes. The role is responsible for designing and managing the testing strategy for the Lightspeed program. The candidate will help ensure comprehensive software level test to meet requirements as their mandate.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Member of a Telesat LEO SW Development team to optimize the software test strategy , test process, and test cases to support the various features of the LightSpeed system. The focus is testing advanced satellite OBP segment software, ensuring high performance, scalability, and reliability, and interworking with other segments.
- Defining Test Strategies: They develop overall testing strategies, considering the project's requirements, the criticality assigned to the software, and the available resources.
- Managing Test Resources: help manage the organic development of the test framework on an ongoing basis to help the test campaign progress, whether on simulated resources or the hardware.
- Ensuring Test Documentation: ensure across teams that all testing activities are properly documented, including test cases, test results, test steps and analysis reports.
- Collaboration: The successful candidate is an incredible collaborator with other functional teams across segments, including developers, requirements engineers, management, DevOps, scrum masters and product owners. Hands on testing expected in the LEO Lab and in simulation for various data path and routing features.
- Demonstrated ability to "herd the cats" in order to optimize the whole
- Ensure test cases maximize code coverage and that the software under test meets technical and functional requirements. This must be driven at the Lightspeed system level.
- Architect software solutions that adhere to Test-Driven Development (TDD) principles and utilize simulated software to rigorously test code functionality.
- Stay current with the latest advancements in satellite technology and industry trends, driving innovation and maintaining technical excellence.
- Guide the team in troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues, ensuring the stability and reliability of OBP segment software.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.
- Utilize expertise in cloud technology, virtualization, and containerization to optimize test deployment and management.
- Leverage software modeling tools to create robust and efficient testing architectures.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, helping to evolve development processes, tools, and methodologies.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- At least 8 years of experience with hands on testing with various technologies, with a minimum of 4 years of experience in software test development for embedded software platforms
- Direct experience for large system test strategies and implementation that spans a large development organization
Specialized Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals (networking, storage, operating systems). Must have passion for simulated software testing frameworks and getting the most of them with CI/CD
- Familiar with formal software testing approaches (requirements analysis, test case definition, test script development, test data review, etc.)
- Strong experience and knowledge of Python and python-based automation frameworks, such as Pytest, or Slash. Working knowledge of C++ (preferred experience in C++ embedded development strong networking knowledge), experience with Git and/or similar version control systems. Experience with cloud technology, virtualization, and containerization. Experience with test management platforms such as Zephyr Scale.
- Understanding of satellite technology, ground segment operations, and associated challenges.
- Good understanding of networking and routing protocols
- Strong problem-solving skills, capable of addressing intricate technical challenges.
- Excellent communication skills and influence across an organization, to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Familiarity with Test-Driven Development (TDD) and simulated software testing methodologies.
- Ability to design software with consideration for hardware resource constraints.
- Proponent of Agile development methodologies
DECISION MAKING & SUPERVISION
- This is an Individual contributor role but will be responsible for making apt technical decisions and specifically exercising influence across the organization
WORKING CONDITIONS
- This role requires presence in the office Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
- Working conditions are comfortable, typical of an office environment.
- international travel may be required.
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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 accordingly. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential.
Top Skills
C++
Cloud Technology
Containerization
Go
Java
Powershell
Python
Virtualization
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