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About Lynk

Lynk invented satellite direct-to-device (D2D) technology and holds the world's only commercial FCC license to operate a commercial D2D system. Our service enables mobile subscribers to send and receive text messages via standard unmodified mobile devices, tested across all seven continents with regulatory approval in over 30 countries and 40+ commercial MNO contracts.

The Role

As a Test Engineer, Satellite Hardware, you will support testing of payload hardware in the lab environment. You'll work hands-on with electronics, soldering, breadboard assembly, oscilloscopes, vector network analyzers, and spectrum analyzers.

Responsibilities

• Integrate space and lab hardware electronics and design test beds, fixtures, and procedures for operational verification of hardware and software technologies.
• Design, develop, specify, and maintain Electronic Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) for satellite payload verification, particularly before, during, and after functional and environmental testing.
• Perform bench-level debugging and troubleshooting of electronics during functional and environmental testing.
• Work alongside engineers and technicians to inform design, development, and optimization of operational testing procedures and policies for Production and R&D campaigns.
• Automate testing and data collection tools to ensure reliable and repeatable testing.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or similar.
• 5+ years of experience as a Test Engineer.
• 7+ years of experience on projects involving design, integration, or test of space hardware.
• Hands-on experience with single-board computers, microcontrollers, FPGAs, GPUs, CPUs, SoCs, software-defined radios, and/or antennas.
• Ability to generate schematics and read and understand datasheets for integrated circuits and electronics.
• Working knowledge of electronic components and test equipment.
• Experience with standard RF lab equipment: oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, multimeters.
• Proficiency with Linux-based systems.
• Programming proficiency in one or more languages: C++, C, Python, MATLAB.
• Experience with GD&T and tolerance analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in 3D CAD software, ideally SolidWorks.
• Proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office (Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Word).
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• EMI testing experience (RE 102, RS 103).
• Vibration testing experience and familiarity with GEVs.
• Familiarity with ethernet, serial, or CAN communication protocols.
• Recent participation in projects developing space payload hardware and software, preferably communications systems.

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. Section 1157, or (iv) an asylee under 8 U.S.C. Section 1158. Individuals who do not meet these criteria must be eligible to obtain necessary authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Location

Chantilly, VA