Communications Systems Analyst Intern (Fall 2026 September-December)

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.