Job Description

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 50 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 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 fleet consists of 14 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
Are you passionate about technology, systems thinking, and Agile development? Join our team as an Intern supporting Product Owners and engineering teams working on cutting-edge system performance models and architectural simulations. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your contributions will help shape the future of advanced communications systems.
Main Responsibilities

• Support Agile Product Development: Help maintain and prioritize Jira backlogs, manage Epics, and refine user stories and acceptance criteria that describe system behaviors such as orbital coverage, user throughput, and gateway capacity.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Participate in Agile ceremonies - stand-ups, sprint planning, demos, and retrospectives - to track progress, identify blockers, and support delivery. Work closely with engineering leads to translate technical modeling needs into actionable backlog items.
• Enhance Team Visibility & Coordination: Assist in managing Jira dashboards and Confluence documentation to improve transparency and alignment across modeling teams (e.g., space segment, ground segment, user terminals).
• Communicate Insights: Help prepare visual artifacts and reports that convey modeling results and system performance insights to engineering and program leadership.

Specialized Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in a related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with Agile concepts (e.g., sprints, backlogs, user stories).
• Basic understanding of systems engineering or system modeling.
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, or similar collaboration tools.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively.
• Attention to detail and a willingness to learn new tools and processes.

The successful candidate must be able to work in Canada and obtain clearance under the Canadian Controlled Goods program (CGP).
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At Telesat, we take pride in being an equal opportunity employer that values equality in the workplace. We are committed to providing the best candidate experience possible including any required accommodations at every stage of our interview process. All qualified applicants that have been selected for an interview that require accommodations, are advised to inform the Telesat Talent team accordingly. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential.

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