Education and Experience

• Masters degree in Applied Mathematics, Physics, Aerospace Engineering or Computer Science or the equivalent;
• A background in statistics, calculus, classical mechanics, celestial mechanics and computer programming is required;
• Minimum 14+ years of directly related work experience in space orbital dynamics;
• Experience in performing satellite station-keeping planning;
• Experience in software development using a variety of platforms and programming tools using modern scripting languages, however, operational procedure scripting languages;
• Experience with Linux systems administration Python programming and configuration management is an asset;
• Experience with Machine Learning and Data Analytics is a valued asset;
• Strong leadership, highly technical, presentation experienced, interpersonal, written and communication skills;
• Independent and self-motivated, with the ability to guide the FD team effectively; working closely with the entire SatOps team;
• Work requires considerable attention to detail;
• Knowledge of containerized software platforms is an asset.

Decision Making and Supervision

• Highest decision authority within the FD team for operational matters;
• Balances operational safety, mission objectives, and long-term sustainability;
• Directs resource allocation between operational tasks vs. software/system improvements;
• Oversee development projects including collaboration with Satellite Engineers and Space Segment to implement timely and effective systems for new programs or in response to satellite anomalies;
• Provide technical guidance to senior and junior analysts.

• Successful candidate must possess (or be eligible to obtain) a CGP security clearance.
• Working environment is nominally at Telesat headquarters in Ottawa or at the Gatineau office (normal business hours).
• Some off-hours work is for anomaly response and rehearsals/testing.  
• The candidate can expect to support on-call as well.
• There will be occasional international travel as required.

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