Senior Test Engineer 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 15 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 Reporting to the Test Engineering Manager, the candidate will design, operate and maintain all test cases and test automation, scripts, code and processes required for the operation of Telesat’s development and test platforms. They will be responsible for the automation and continuous testing of a comprehensive, integrated, state of the art software suite built over the Cloud native platform. Candidates must live in the Ottawa area or be willing to relocate to Ottawa. Relocation assistance will be provided to those who qualify. Candidates must be willing to be onsite in office four (4) days per week. **_The successful candidate must be able to work in Canada and obtain clearance under the Canadian Controlled Goods program (CGP)._** **Responsibilities** + Development and execution of test plans, test cases and scripts + Development of automated test scripts and code that performs functional, as well as limits testing + Design, implement and maintain testing strategies and procedures + Document test processes and strategies + Track and monitor testing metrics, including code coverage, defect density, and testing progress + Development of reporting mechanisms and trending of testing efforts + Work with the DevSecOps team to ensure test processes are implemented within the toolchain + Attend and present at ongoing project meetings and team standups on test activities, metrics and ongoing test and QA status **Education & Experience Required** + Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field + Strong knowledge of testing methodologies, tools, and processes + Experience in Agile and DevOps methodologies + Experience in API automation using common tools + Experience with Docker and Kubernetes for test environment optimization + Proven experience and in-depth knowledge of Cloud-based infrastructure and testing environments + Proven experience in languages (Python or Java) + Proven experience with Selenium + Knowledge of telecom domain is preferred + Knowledge of TMF standards is preferred + In-depth experience in Linux-based server environments + Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including knowledge of statistical concepts such as percentiles, medians etc. + Strong interpersonal and communication skills. **Decision Making & Supervision** + Work under minimal supervision. + Make decisions and recommendations requiring analysis and interpretation within established procedures. 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.