Senior Network Management System Developer

Team: LEO Systems Operations Software

Location: Bethesda, MD

Commitment: Full Time Hire - (FTE with Benefits)

Workplace Type: hybrid

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

Main Responsibilities

• Lead the design and analysis of NMS applications for managing Lightspeed network elements.
• Drive vendor collaboration to evaluate and integrate NMS solutions aligned with industry standards and emerging technologies.
• Oversee technical documentation to ensure architectural integrity and development quality.
• Maintain comprehensive NMS documentation to support transparency, maintainability, and operational efficiency.
• Develop YANG modules for modular resource, service, fault and performance management.
• Lead resolution of complex implementation and network issues through cross-functional coordination and root cause analysis.
• Design and maintain advanced automated test suites to support NMS validation and CI/CD practices.
• Define security standards to ensure system integrity and policy compliance.
• Contribute to system-level modeling, including interface definitions and CONOPS for Lightspeed.
• Collaborate across engineering and operations teams to ensure seamless NMS integration.
• Recommend and drive system-wide improvements to the LEO Lightspeed architecture.

Education and Experience Required

• Bachelor's in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 12+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrated knowledge of design principles, and specifications for standardized and interoperable NMS Systems.
• Solid knowledge of EMS protocols and modelling languages such as: NETCONF/RESTCONF, gRPC/gNMI, gNOI, YANG, UML
• Familiarity with TMForum Open Digital Architecture (ODA), Process Framework (eTOM), TMForum APIs, is a plus
• Familiarity with Model-based systems engineering (MBSE) is an asset.
• Knowledge of MEF Lifecycle Service Orchestration (MEF LSO APIs) framework is an asset

Decision Making and Supervision

• This role requires contributions as an individual and a team member.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid workplace model with four days a week in the office.
• Occasional travel is anticipated.