Lynk · 9 hours ago
Wireless Engineer - Satellite
Chantilly, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelLynk is the inventor of satellite direct to device technology, and they are seeking a Wireless Engineer to analyze, design, implement, optimize, and enhance spacecraft communications systems. The role involves working with radio frequencies, electronics, hardware, and software to ensure effective communication systems for satellites.
Information TechnologyInternetInternet of ThingsTelecommunications
Responsibilities
Continue to evolve Lynk’s spacecraft communications architecture, including components and systems that provide direct ground links, orbital relays, and inter-satellite links using SDRs
Evaluate and select spacecraft radios, antennas, and other RF components for spacecraft communication systems
Define Concept of Operations for spacecraft communications and related ground systems
Evaluate ground station options and select configurations that support the spacecraft communications Concept of Operations
Design, plan, and conduct payload testing configurations on the ground when testing spacecraft communications performance both in-lab and in-orbit
Interface with Systems Engineering team to inform constellation and network architecture and design based on spacecraft communications performance
Perform link budget analyses, simulations, traffic and capacity analysis, RF system design and dimensioning, coverage and frequency planning, etc. for spacecraft communications systems
Determine spacecraft antenna types, number, and placement required on spacecraft
Perform integration of spacecraft communications systems components and software for the spacecraft and in the lab
Support spacecraft integration, testing, and delivery to launch and spacecraft bus partners and vendors
Develop and maintain technical documentation for spacecraft communications systems architecture definition, design, and development
Qualification
Required
A Master's degree or higher in RF or Electrical Engineering or related field
In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with software-defined radios, signal processing, and RF systems
Experience integrating radios, antennas, and ground stations into an operating communications system - preferably, a space communications system
Programming Proficiency in one or more programming languages is highly desired, such as C++, C, Python, MATLAB, etc
Proficient in working with Linux based systems
Working knowledge of some communications and networking standards, such as DVB-S2, CCSDS, LoRa, etc. and protocols, such as TCP/IP, SNMP, SCTP, Ethernet, Carrier Grade Ethernet, etc
Hands-on experience with programming microcontrollers and SDRs is desired
Must be good with computers. Fluent in Linux and Windows; Proficient with Microsoft Office
Must be able to work independently and in a team environment
Company
Lynk
Lynk is a patented, proven, and commercially licensed satellite-direct-to-standard-mobile-phone system.
Founded in 2017
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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