Lynk · 1 day ago
Principal RF/Electrical Engineer
Chantilly, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
15+ years expLynk is the inventor of satellite direct to standard phone technology, enabling mobile connectivity for billions globally. As a Principal RF/Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, analysis, and testing of satellite communications systems, working across various engineering domains to enhance connectivity solutions.
Information TechnologyInternetInternet of ThingsTelecommunications
Responsibilities
Support design of satellite communications systems hardware (RF-Front-End, LNA, SSPA, PLLs, Filters, etc.) and software design and development
Support selection and design of small satellite antenna technologies
Develop link budget analyses, simulations, traffic/capacity analysis, RF system design and dimensioning, coverage and frequency planning, etc
Support satellite communications systems integration, testing, delivery to launch and satellite bus partners/vendors
Design and plan satellite communications systems testing configurations on the ground when testing satellite communications systems performance both in-lab and in-orbit
Interface with Systems Engineering team to inform constellation/network architecture and design based on RF communications systems performance
Bench level mechatronics work including testing, integration, assembly, programming and prototyping of electronics hardware and software
Some software-based Systems Engineering analysis
Support developing and maintaining technical documentation for hardware/software design and development
Must be able to work independently and in a team environment
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree (or better) in RF or Electrical Engineering
15+ years of experience working on projects developing space payload hardware and software (preferably communications systems)
Thorough understanding of RF link budget, RF active and passive components
Experience in designing wireless communication systems
Experience in basic principles of antenna theory
Hands-on experience with testing, troubleshooting, and debugging RF systems
Experience working with Linux based systems
Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB layout using Altium
Must be good with computers. Fluent in Linux, Windows, and Mac OSX; Very capable with Microsoft Office (Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Word)
Preferred
Hands-on experience from concept to production with RF Front End design, SDRs, antennas, LNA, SSPA, filters, couplers, RF switches, PLLs, antennas, DC-DC converters, microcontroller, FPGA is highly desired
Programming Proficiency in one or more programming languages is highly desired (e.g., C++, C, Python, MATLAB, etc.)
Proficiency with electrical design software, such as Altium Designer, ADS, and SolidWorks are highly desired
Proficiency with test equipment including VNAs, protocol signal generators, and spectrum analyzers
Strong knowledge and understanding of RF air interfaces and their use of multiple access schemes such as TDMA, FDMA, OFDMA, CDMA, etc. is highly desired
Hands-on experience with integrating hardware and software systems is desired
Hands-on experience with programming microcontrollers, FPGAs and SDRs is desired
Knowledge of some communications/networking protocols (for instance: IP, TCP/IP, DVB-S/S2/S2X, CCSDS, LoRA, TDMA, CDMA, FDMA, GSE Encapsulation, ZeroMQ, VXLAN tunneling, DHCP, Tailscale, Ethernet, etc.)
Company
Lynk
Lynk is a patented, proven, and commercially licensed satellite-direct-to-standard-mobile-phone system.
11-50 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$106.03MKey Investors
Virginia Venture PartnersStarbridge Venture CapitalUnshackled Ventures
2025-02-11Series B· $85M
2023-05-31Series A· $10M
2022-07-05Series Unknown· $1M
Leadership Team
Tyghe Speidel
Co-Founder, CTO
Dan Dooley
Chief Commercial Officer
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