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. For more information, follow Telesat on X and LinkedIn or visit www.telesat.com
We are seeking a senior Python Automation Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks for distributed, event-driven applications. This is a hands-on technical leadership role focused on Python-based automation, quality engineering, and team mentorship.
You will work closely with software developers, DevOps engineers, and architects to improve software quality, accelerate release cycles, and ensure reliable validation of APIs, user interfaces, and microservices. In addition to hands-on development, you will mentor engineers, coordinate testing activities, and help drive automation best practices across the team.