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About Lynk

Lynk invented satellite direct-to-device (D2D) technology and holds the FCC's only commercial license to operate such a system. The service enables text messaging via standard unmodified mobile devices, has regulatory approval in over 30 countries, and is deployed under 40+ commercial MNO contracts.

Role Overview

The Satellite Systems Operations Engineer ensures operational integrity and safety of Lynk's LEO satellite constellation. You will review and assess satellite telemetry, analyze operational trends, lead investigations, conduct technical trades, develop concepts of operations, and oversee launch and early operations. This is a deeply technical role requiring you to work through ambiguity and develop clear, sound understanding of system behavior.

Core Responsibilities

• Daily Telemetry Review: Conduct thorough daily reviews of satellite telemetry data and alarms to monitor constellation health and performance.
• Anomaly Investigation: Drive anomaly investigations end-to-end from detection through root cause, corrective action, and verification, implementing durable long-term solutions.
• Technical Trades: Optimize satellite operations considering power consumption, communication bandwidth, and orbital dynamics.
• Concepts of Operations and Automation: Develop and evaluate operational concepts and automations to maximize constellation productivity and efficiency. Document and communicate new and existing procedures.
• Launch and Early Operations (LEOP): Provide technical oversight during satellite launch and early operations, ensuring smooth transitions to operational status.
• Data Analysis Tools and Workflows: Define and drive improvements to data analysis tools, operational workflows, and telemetry interpretation methods.

First 12 Months

• Acquire comprehensive understanding of satellite fleet, operational procedures, and telemetry analysis tools.
• Participate in daily technical data and telemetry alert reviews; perform and direct investigations; guide in-orbit operations implementation and assess effectiveness.
• Conduct comprehensive review of fleet investigation history, assessing resolution and corrective action implementation.
• For in-orbit fleet: identify and implement operational workarounds, automated fault detection and recovery, and performance improvements.
• For in-development satellites: inform design and test of improved on-board automation.
• Provide technical oversight for multi-satellite LEOP, ensuring safety protocol adherence and methodical execution of in-orbit test procedures.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience with demonstrated ownership of spacecraft operations or system-level investigations.
• Proven experience in satellite operations, telemetry analysis, and anomaly resolution.
• Strong understanding and experience with satellite flight software, attitude control algorithms, and space-to-ground interfaces.
• Experience working with or interfacing closely with satellite flight software and onboard autonomy.
• Proficiency in data analysis and systems analysis tools such as STK, Matlab, or Python scripting.
• Experience in orbital dynamics, attitude control, or related disciplines, particularly combined with spacecraft operations experience.
• Familiarity with industry standards and best practices in satellite operations and safety.

ITAR Requirements

To comply with U.S. Government export control regulations (ITAR), applicants must be one of the following: (i) a U.S. citizen or national, (ii) a lawful permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) a refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) an asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158. Individuals who do not meet these criteria must be eligible to obtain necessary authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.