Lynk · 17 hours ago
Test Engineer - Satellite Hardware
Chantilly, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expLynk is the inventor of satellite direct to device technology, enabling mobile network operators' subscribers to communicate with space. As a Test Engineer for Satellite Hardware, you will support the testing of payload hardware, design test beds, and automate testing procedures to ensure operational verification of technologies.
Information TechnologyInternetInternet of ThingsTelecommunications
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Integrate space and lab hardware electronics and design test beds, fixtures, procedures, etc. for operational verification of hardware and software technologies
Design, develop, specify, and maintain hardware and software for Electronic Ground Support Equipment aka EGSE to be used to support satellite payload verification, particularly before, during, and after functional and environmental testing
Bench-level work with electronics to debug and troubleshoot issues that arise during testing, including functional and environmental testing
Working alongside engineers and technicians, Inform the design, development, and optimization of the company’s operational testing procedures and policies for our Production and research and development campaign for our space technology
Automate testing and data collection tools to ensure testing can be done reliably and repeatedly
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree or better in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or similar degrees
5+ years of experience as a Test Engineer
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 using Linux based systems
Experience with standard RF lab equipment is required: Oscilloscopes, Spectrum and Vector Network Analyzer, Multimeter, etc
Programming Proficiency in one or more programming languages, such as, C++, C, Python, MATLAB, etc
Must have good communication skills and be able to work independently as well as in a team environment
7+ years of experience working on projects doing design, integration, or test of space hardware
Experience with GD and T and tolerance analysis
Experienced and highly proficient in 3D CAD software, ideally SolidWorks
Must be good with computers. Fluent in Windows, proficient with Microsoft Office - Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Word
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. Individuals who do not meet these criteria must be eligible to obtain the necessary authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
Preferred
EMI testing RE 102, RS103
Vibration Testing, Experience with GEVs
Familiarity with ethernet, serial and or CAN communication protocols
Recent participation in projects developing space payload hardware and software, preferably communications systems
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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