Director, Research & Development, Defence Satellite Mission Solutions

Telesat, a leading global satellite operator, is seeking an R&D Director, Defence Satellite Mission Solutions. The director will lead the development of advanced, mission‑driven satellite capabilities tailored to Canadian and allied defence users, including Space Domain Awareness, Alternative PNT, Optical Communications, and other secure space‑based solutions.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead mission‑centric engineering development efforts: Drive the full lifecycle of defence‑focused satellite solutions from concept development and technical design to testing, validation, and deployment.
• Conduct strategic defence research: Analyze trends in defence platforms, operational concepts, and procurement strategies across land, sea, air, cyber, and space domains; identify capability gaps and innovation opportunities.
• Design and develop technical architecture: Translate mission needs into technically sound, ...