Flight Dynamics Specialist

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

The Senior LEO Flight Dynamics Specialist leads the Flight Dynamics Team; providing strategic direction, owns mission success for all orbital operations, Space Situational Awareness (SSA) and Flight Dynamics (FD) activities.  The LEO Flight Dynamics Specialist is the decision authority for FD operations priorities, processes and resource allocation.

Responsibilities

• Lead Flight Dynamics System (FDS) development; tailoring processes to manage the Lightspeed constellation;
• Oversee the development of Space Situational Awareness System (SSAS) processes and concepts;
• Lead orbit management CONOPS for all phases of the Lightspeed mission; including Launch and Early Operations (LEOP), Electric Orbit Raising (EOR), nominal on-station operations, SSA strategy and end-of-life deorbit;
• Oversees on-station satellite maneuver strategy to meet station-keeping requirements; maintaining LEO orbit planes and individual satellite tracking strategies, while minimizing fuel usage;
• Defines and oversee the concept of operations for orbit raising, station-keeping, collision avoidance, and end-of-life disposal;
• Sets the operational standards and workflows for the FD team, ensuring alignment with program goals;
• Coordinates closely with the SOC Systems team, mission management, and adjacent engineering groups;
• Provides mentorship, performance oversight, and career development for all FD team members;
• Make final go/no-go decisions on critical operations and contingency responses;
• Translates executive-level mission objectives into actionable plans for Senior Analysts, Analysts, and the Specialist.

Education and Experience