R&D Director for Defence Solutions at Telesat

Telesat

📍 ottawa, on, Canada

Full-time Other Posted June 08, 2026

Job Description

Join Telesat as an R&D Director, focusing on advanced satellite capabilities for defence applications. Lead efforts in securing space-based solutions tailored for strategic missions.

In this role, you will be pivotal in advancing Telesat’s Defence Satellite Mission Solutions. You'll lead the lifecycle of engineering development, engage in strategic research, and communicate complex technical insights to diverse audiences. Your innovation mindset will direct collaborative efforts for integrating next-gen technologies into satellite frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead full lifecycle of defence-focused satellite solutions
• Conduct strategic research on defence capabilities
• Collaborate to design scalable technical architectures
• Oversee validation of prototypes and innovations
• Apply AI/ML and secure technologies for capability enhancement

Requirements:
• Master’s or Ph.D. in Engineering or related fields<...