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Lynk · 22 hours ago

Attitude Determination and System Engineer

Chantilly, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Lynk is the inventor of satellite direct to standard phone technology, and they are seeking an ADCS Engineer to enhance their satellite attitude determination and control systems. The role involves analysis, design, implementation, and optimization of satellite systems to ensure effective performance and reliability.

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, etc., 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 in-orbit

Support satellite integration, testing, and delivery to launch provider

Develop and maintain technical documentation for satellite ADCS architecture definition, design, and development

Qualification

Satellite ADCS systemsProgramming proficiencyFlight guidance systemsLinux systemsSpace hardware developmentTeam collaborationTechnical documentationIndependent work

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 magnetorquers

In depth knowledge of flight guidance navigation and control systems and software is a huge plus

In depth knowledge of satellite propulsion systems, propulsion system CONOPS, and trajectory planning is a huge plus

Programming Proficiency in one or more programming languages is required, such as Rust, C, Python, MATLAB, etc

Proficient in working with Linux based systems

Must be good with computers. Fluent in Linux, Windows, and Mac OSX, very capable with Microsoft Office

Must be able to work independently and in a team environment

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