Aero User Terminal Product Manager
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About the Role
Telesat seeks a strategic Product Manager for aviation satellite communication user terminals. You will define product requirements, manage the lifecycle of modem and antenna components for the Lightspeed LEO network, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
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Responsibilities
- Define and execute product lifecycle for aviation satellite communication user terminals
- Develop HW and SW product requirements and technical specifications
- Engage with Aero customers to gather insights and validate product strategy
- Collaborate with systems engineering and technical product management teams for terminal integration
- Manage aero user terminal product management of modem, MODMAN and antenna components
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or relevant discipline with emphasis in communication systems or satellite terminals
- Minimum 8 years experience in product management in a STEM field
- Minimum 3 years in the satcom sector
- Strong experience managing hardware and software product portfolios
- Familiarity with Agile scrum development methodology
- Knowledge of satellite antenna and modem technologies
- Ability to write clear, concise and testable product requirements
- Excellent communicator with ability to summarize complex problems
- Fluent in English, written and oral
- Must be able to obtain relevant security clearance for Canada
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Company Overview
- Telesat is a leading global satellite operator providing satellite delivered communications solutions.
- Telesat Lightspeed is a revolutionary LEO satellite network scheduled to begin service in 2027.
Role Overview
- The Aero User Terminal Product Manager will be responsible for the definition, development and execution of the product lifecycle for aviation satellite communication products.
- This is an individual contributor role requiring close collaboration with leaders across product management, engineering, program management, commercial, sales, and legal teams.
Main Responsibilities
- As a member of the User Terminal (UT) team, responsible for aero user terminal product management of modem, MODMAN and antenna components for the Telesat Lightspeed network.
- Ensure that Telesat Lightspeed user terminals are designed to meet market needs and operate at the highest quality of service standards.
- Develop HW and SW product requirements and technical specifications for internal and external development teams.
- Engage with Aero customers to gather insights, validate product strategy and represent the voice of the customer.
- Work in close collaboration with Telesat’s systems engineering and technical product management teams for seamless integration.
Education And Experience Required
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or relevant discipline with emphasis in communication systems or satellite terminals.
- Minimum 8 years experience in product management in a STEM field with a minimum of 3 years in the satcom sector.
- Masters degree or MBA is a plus.
- Strong experience managing hardware and software product portfolios.
- Familiarity with Agile scrum development methodology.
Specialized Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Knowledge of satellite antenna and modem technologies for terminals operating through GSO and NGSO satellites.
- Knowledge of satellite markets and aero verticals.
- Ability to write clear, concise and testable product requirements and prioritize features.
- Success in building winning communication products and managing long term roadmaps.
- Proven success collaborating with cross functional teams including technology, business development, marketing, sales, operation and support.
- Experience working with external vendors including outside design and manufacturing facilities.
- Excellent communicator with ability to summarize complex problems for diverse audiences.
- Fluent in English, written and oral.
Decision Making
- Makes decisions about task priorities as required in the course of leading external vendor’s designs.
- Self motivation and drive to take on varied tasks through to conclusion.
- Ability to work well with a diverse team spread around the world.
- Ability to describe technical solutions in an easily readable, concise and accurate way.
- Will need to execute in areas of ambiguity and make reasonable decisions.
Supervision
- No direct reporting staff, but expected to lead multi disciplinary project teams.
- Supervision of suppliers/contractor during supplier facing activities.
Working Conditions
- Position based out of Telesat Bethesda, MD or Ottawa, ON office.
- Full time office or hybrid 4 days office/1 day remote, subject to work needs.
- Occasional travel, including international travel is anticipated.
- Candidate must be able to obtain relevant security clearance for Canada.
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