Communications Systems Analyst Intern (Fall 2026 September-December)

@ Telesat

Communications Systems Analyst Intern (Fall 2026 September-December)

Posted 1 month ago

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About the job

TGS Service Delivery Office offers space and communication solutions. The role focuses on analyzing and modeling Telesat Lightspeed™ network performance for U.S. Government clients.

Requirements

Understanding of communication systems
Experience with link budgets
Strong technical writing skills

Qualifications

Pursuing engineering or technical degree
Prefer aerospace or telecom background
U.S
Citizen
Based in Arlington, VA

Full job description

The TGS Service Delivery Office seeks a Communications Systems Analyst Intern to conduct various analyses that determine performance characteristics U.S. Government customers can expect when using Telesat Lightspeed™ services.

Responsibilities:

Build and maintain various engineering and technical models of the Telesat Lightspeed™ network using tools such as Ansys Systems Took Kit (STK).
Conduct visibility and link budget analyses of radio frequency (RF) and optical communication links for various U.S. Government land, sea, air, and space-based use-cases.
Support the TGS Customer Solutions Engineer plan for and execute on-orbit demonstrations with Telesat LEO-3 and Telesat Lightspeed™.
Complete STK Level 1 and Level 2 certification.
Contribute to the development of systems engineering documents and artifacts including stakeholder expectations, concept of operations, system requirements, and architecture definitions for TGS programs.

Qualifications:

Be a U.S. Citizen.
Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or a technical field, preferably with an emphasis in aerospace engineering, systems engineering, telecommunications, or networking.
Demonstrate understanding of fundamental communication system concepts and topics such as link budgets, antenna patterns, and optical communications.
Demonstrate strong technical writing and communication skills.
This internship is based in our Arlington, VA office.

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