Customer Solutions Engineer - LATAM

About the role

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.

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 Latin American (LATAM) 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.