Lynk · 7 hours ago
GNC Engineer, ADCS
Chantilly, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expLynk is a pioneer in satellite direct to standard phone technology, holding the only commercial license from the FCC to operate a sat2phone system. As a GNC Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and optimization of satellite attitude determination and control systems, contributing to the development of technology that connects billions of people worldwide.
Information TechnologyInternetInternet of ThingsTelecommunications
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Continue to evolve Lynk’s satellite ADCS architecture including components and systems that provide both relative and absolute attitude measurements
Refine the Concept of Operations for the satellite attitude determination and control system and related ground systems
Interface with Systems Engineering team to inform constellation and network architecture and design based on satellite attitude determination and control system performance
Support development of the 6 DOF simulation used to support attitude determination and control system evaluation
Perform analyses to determine satellite ADCS component performance requirements including performance characteristics, such as sizing, accuracy, sensor noise, reliability, redundancy, and fault management options
Specify, evaluate, and select satellite attitude determination sensors which may include rate sensors, magnetometers, sun sensors, horizon sensors, thermal sensors, and star trackers
Specify, evaluate, and select satellite attitude determination effectors which may include magnetorquers, reaction wheels, gravity gradient booms, and even propulsive components
Determine attitude determination sensor and effector types, number, and placement required on spacecraft
Design and implement algorithms and software to support various pointing modes and attitude control scenarios
Evolve Concept of Operations for both ground and space system operations needed to support satellite attitude determination and control
Perform integration and test of satellite ADCS components and software on the satellites and in the lab
Design and plan payload testing configurations on the ground when testing satellite attitude determination and control system performance both in-lab and on-orbit
Support satellite integration, testing, and delivery to launch providers
Develop and maintain technical documentation for satellite ADCS architecture definition, design, and development
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree or higher in physics, engineering, or related field
5+ years of experience with satellite attitude determination and/or control systems
Recent participation in projects developing space hardware and software, preferably satellite attitude determination and/or control
In depth knowledge and hands-on experience with satellite attitude determination and control system components such as IMUs, magnetometers, star trackers, reaction wheels, and magnetic torque rods
Programming proficiency in one or more programming languages is required, such as Rust, C, Python, MATLAB, etc
Proficiency with Linux based systems and at least one systems language (C, C++, Rust, etc.)
A solid understanding of version control practices and tools, including Git
Must be able to work independently and in a team environment
Preferred
A Master's or higher in physics, engineering, or related field
In depth knowledge of satellite propulsion systems, propulsion system CONOPS, orbit dynamics, and low-thrust trajectory planning
Hands-on experience with programming microcontrollers
Company
Lynk
Lynk is a patented, proven, and commercially licensed satellite-direct-to-standard-mobile-phone system.
11-50 employees
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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