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Electrical Engineer
Lynk · 3800 Concorde Parkway, suite 1500, Chantilly VA, VA, United States
$90k–175k
34 days ago
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Propulsion Design Engineer
Lynk · 3800 Concorde Parkway, suite 1500, Chantilly VA, VA, United States
$95k–205k
63 days ago
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Manufacturing Engineer
Lynk · 3800 Concorde Parkway, suite 1500, Chantilly VA, VA, United States
$95k–160k
71 days ago
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Flight Software Engineer
Lynk · 3800 Concorde Parkway, suite 1500, Chantilly VA, VA, United States
$140k–205k
75 days ago
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RF Systems Test Engineer
Lynk · 3800 Concorde Parkway, suite 1500, Chantilly VA, VA, United States
$85k–155k
103 days ago
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Senior FPGA_AIE Engineer
Lynk · 3800 Concorde Parkway, suite 1500, Chantilly VA, VA, United States
$110k–205k
103 days ago
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Electrical Engineer
Lynk · 3800 Concorde Parkway, suite 1500, Chantilly VA, VA, United States
Pay
$90k–175k
Setting
On-site
About Lynk
Lynk is the inventor of satellite direct to standard phone technology aka sat2phone, and has the world’s first commercial license from the FCC to operate a commercial sat2phone system. Today, Lynk allows mobile network operators' subscribers to send and receive text messages to and from space via standard unmodified, mobile devices. Lynk’s service has been tested and proven on all seven continents, has regulatory approvals in more than 30 countries and is currently being deployed commercially based on more than 40 MNO commercial service contracts covering approximately 50 countries.
Our technology will enable all 8 billion people on the planet to stay connected with the existing standard phone in their pocket. Everywhere. No matter what.
By joining Lynk, you will have the opportunity to directly touch the lives of billions. Your mission will be to bring mobile broadband to billions, pull hundreds of millions out of poverty, and save countless lives.
Job Summary
As an Electrical Engineer at Lynk, you will function in many roles to use and expand your knowledge of electronics and PCB design. You will be given ownership of your project through the complete hardware development cycle. Along the way you will be responsible for circuit design, schematic capture, and layout of complex PCBAs. These boards often contain some combination of high-speed digital signals, high power DC-DC converters, and analog circuitry. You will also be collaborating with RF engineers in the design of boards containing RF circuitry.
We are a small team, and emphasize rapid iteration as part of our hardware development lifecycle. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in an interdisciplinary team, engaging in system-level design discussions, and taking ownership of individual subsystems as an individual contributor. Candidates should also have experience or interest across a wide breadth of electronics disciplines, and should be comfortable working in both a design and laboratory environment, and have experience designing systems intended for harsh environments.
Experience with satellites is not a requirement for this position. We welcome candidates across experience levels, from exceptional early career to seasoned engineers; title, scope, and compensation scale with experience.
Core Responsibilities
- Designing multilayer PCBAs, incorporating EMI/EMC best practices and considering deployment in harsh environments (thermal cycles, mechanical shock, vibration, etc.).
- Ownership over the complete lifecycle PCB multi-layer design from schematic capture and layout through board bring-up and test
- Develop and analyze complex power trees.
- Collaborate closely with RTL and software teams to define pinouts, bank voltages, and clocking architectures that optimize PCB routing.
- Collaborate closely with mechanical teams on PCB enclosure and thermal design
Basic Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical or Computer Engineering
- Strong grasp of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Test (DFT) in low-to-medium volume, high-complexity production.
- Experience with multilayer PCB schematic capture and layout, as well as board bring-up and testing
- Experience designing systems for harsh environments (space, aviation, automotive, etc.)
- Experience with common low speed digital interfaces (I2C, CAN, UART, etc.)
- Experience with EMI/EMC best practices
- Basic experience writing FPGA RTL or microcontroller firmware
Preferred Qualifications
- Understanding of FPGA and SoC hardware requirements, including power distribution, high-speed SERDES routing (PCIe, multi-gigabit ethernet, etc.), memory interfaces, etc.
- Basic understanding of RF circuits and RF PCB layout
- Experience working in a startup or small team environment
- Experience designing spacecraft avionics systems
- Advanced experience writing FPGA RTL or microcontroller firmware
ITAR Requirements:
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. For more information, please refer to the ITAR guidelines.
Learn about ITAR here. https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/ddtc_public?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987
Job Location
Chantilly, VA
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Network System Administrator
Lynk ·
Pay
$80k–155k
Setting
Hybrid
Chevy Chase, MD — Hybrid (2–3 days onsite/week), with periodic travel to Chantilly, VA
ABOUT LYNK GLOBAL
Lynk Global is the inventor of satellite direct-to-device (D2D) technology and holds the world's only commercial license from the FCC to operate a commercial D2D system. Today, Lynk allows mobile network operators' subscribers to send and receive text messages to and from space via standard, unmodified mobile devices. Lynk's service has been tested and proven on all seven continents, has regulatory approvals in more than 30 countries, and is currently being deployed commercially under more than 40 MNO commercial service contracts covering approximately 50 countries.
Our technology will enable all 8 billion people on the planet to stay connected with the phone already in their pocket. Everywhere. No matter what.
By joining Lynk, you will have the opportunity to directly touch the lives of billions. Your mission will be to bring mobile broadband to billions, pull hundreds of millions out of poverty, and save countless lives.
JOB SUMMARY
The Network System Administrator will administer and maintain the reliability of Lynk's corporate network and core infrastructure — connecting Chevy Chase, MD and Chantilly, VA and supporting a globally distributed, mission-critical operation. This role is responsible for network administration, server and systems infrastructure, and the security/compliance posture of Lynk's infrastructure stack, including maintaining endpoint compliance in support of Lynk's CMMC Level 2 requirements. The role also serves as an escalation point for basic end-user IT support. This position is based in our Chevy Chase, MD office and will require some travel to our Chantilly, VA office as needed (Hybrid: 2–3 days onsite per week).
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Configure, deploy, and maintain LAN/WAN, wireless, VPN, and firewall infrastructure across Lynk office and lab locations
- Administer network segmentation, routing, and VLANs, and support capacity planning as the company scales
- Administer and harden core infrastructure: Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Conditional Access, DNS/DHCP, Office 365, and endpoint security (ESET, Microsoft Defender) at the systems-administration level
- Manage endpoint and device compliance through Microsoft Intune and MDM platforms (e.g., NinjaOne), including policy design, patch management, and fleet-wide enforcement
- Deploy, monitor, and maintain security posture via Microsoft Defender (Endpoint/365) — threat detection, alerting, and remediation
- Manage server infrastructure (physical and virtual), including provisioning, patching, backup, and lifecycle management
- Monitor network and infrastructure health; lead incident response and root-cause analysis for outages and performance issues
- Implement and maintain infrastructure security controls (firewalls, VPN, MFA, network segmentation, endpoint protection) in line with ITAR and export-control obligations
- Support Lynk's CMMC Level 2 compliance program — maintain endpoint compliance (patching, configuration baselines, encryption, access control) across the device fleet and evidence controls for audits
- Monitor and remediate endpoint compliance drift via Intune/NinjaOne and Microsoft Defender to keep the environment aligned with NIST SP 800-171 control requirements
- Partner with security/compliance stakeholders on System Security Plans (SSPs), POA&Ms, and audit readiness for CMMC assessments
- Document network topology, infrastructure configuration, and disaster recovery/business continuity procedures
BASIC END-USER IT SUPPORT
- Serve as a secondary/escalation point of contact for basic end-user technical issues (hardware, software, connectivity, account access)
- Provision and configure end-user hardware (laptops, peripherals) in line with security and compliance baselines
- Troubleshoot common Windows/macOS and Office 365 issues for staff as needed
- Support onboarding/offboarding from an infrastructure and access-management perspective (accounts, device enrollment, permissions)
QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years of experience in network engineering, systems administration, or infrastructure management
- Hands-on experience administering and maintaining LAN/WAN, VPN, firewall, and wireless network infrastructure
- Strong Windows Server and macOS environment administration experience
- Experience managing Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Conditional Access, and Office 365 at an administrative/architectural level
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Intune for device/endpoint management and compliance policy
- Experience with MDM platforms such as NinjaOne, ManageEngine, or similar
- Experience deploying and managing Microsoft Defender (Endpoint/365) or comparable endpoint security/EDR tooling
- Understanding of network security fundamentals: firewalls, segmentation, VPN, and endpoint protection
- Familiarity with CMMC Level 2 / NIST SP 800-171 control requirements and experience maintaining endpoint compliance in a regulated environment
- Comfortable providing basic end-user technical support alongside infrastructure duties
- Strong documentation, troubleshooting, and incident-response skills
- Relevant certification preferred (e.g., CompTIA Network+/Security+, CCNA, Microsoft Certified: Intune/Endpoint Manager, or equivalent experience)
BONUS
- Experience with PowerShell or other scripting/automation tools
- Direct experience preparing for or supporting a CMMC Level 2 assessment (SSP/POA&M development, C3PAO audit support)
- Experience supporting infrastructure in a regulated or export-controlled (ITAR) environment
- Previous startup experience is a strong plus
ITAR REQUIREMENTS
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.
Learn about ITAR here: https://www.pmddtc.state.gov
JOB LOCATION
Chevy Chase, MD — Hybrid (2–3 days onsite per week)
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Propulsion Test Engineer
Lynk · Chantilly, VA, United States
Pay
$85k–155k
Setting
On-site
About Elveo
Elveo is what happens when two pioneers in direct-to-device (D2D) communications join forces. Elveo brings together a combined 20 years of expertise to close the coverage gap for more than 50 mobile network operators (MNOs) and major distribution partners operating in 60+ countries worldwide.
That heritage and our technology powers what we call ‘elevated intelligence’ — a new approach that processes and adapts on orbit, delivering voice and data services straight to mobile users, IoT devices and machines across enterprise, government and humanitarian sectors worldwide.
As a team, we’re on a mission to deliver powerful compute and connectivity directly to individuals and objects everywhere on Earth.
Join us, and become part of a globally inclusive company that is transforming satellite communications from a niche service to an essential global infrastructure, and democratizing connectivity for billions worldwide.
Ready to take the next step? Join us.
Job Summary
As a Propulsion Test Engineer at Lynk, you will support the testing of the Hall Effect Thrusters (HET) and other propulsion system components used on our satellites. You will be expected to understand every detail of our propulsion systems, operate them during test campaigns, and evaluate their performance through analysis of test results.
Core Responsibilities
Develop and document HET test plans and procedures.
Design, develop, specify, and maintain ground support hardware and software required for HET functional, performance, and environmental testing including vacuum chambers, vacuum pumps, gas flow plumbing, high voltage power supplies, sensors, and data acquisition units.
Integrate propulsion fight and ground support hardware (including electronics) as required for HET verification.
Operate high-vacuum chambers and other support equipment required for HET testing.
Execute HET test plans and procedures and debug/troubleshoot issues that arise during functional, performance, and environmental testing.
Analyze propulsion test data using Excel, MATLAB, or similar tools.
Develop automated testing and data collection tools to ensure testing can be done reliably, repeatedly, and at scale in production.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
3+ years of hands-on experience with laboratory instrumentation.
Experience using Linux based systems and programming proficiency in one or more programming languages, such as Rust, C++, C, Python, MATLAB, etc.
Must have good communication skills and be able to work independently as well as in a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Direct experience with high-vacuum equipment
Machining skills and experience
Job Location
Chantilly, VA
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Propulsion Design Engineer
Lynk · 3800 Concorde Parkway, suite 1500, Chantilly VA, VA, United States
Pay
$95k–205k
Setting
On-site
About Lynk
Lynk is the inventor of satellite direct to standard phone technology aka sat2phone, and has the world’s only commercial license from the FCC to operate a commercial sat2phone system. Today, Lynk allows mobile network operators' subscribers to send and receive text messages to and from space via standard unmodified, mobile devices. Lynk’s service has been tested and proven on all seven continents, has regulatory approvals in more than 30 countries and is currently being deployed commercially based on more than 40 MNO commercial service contracts covering approximately 50 countries.
Our technology will enable all 8 billion people on the planet to stay connected with the existing standard phone in their pocket. Everywhere. No matter what.
By joining Lynk, you will have the opportunity to directly touch the lives of billions. Your mission will be to bring mobile broadband to billions, pull hundreds of millions out of poverty, and save countless lives.
Job Summary
As a Propulsion Design Engineer at Lynk, you will support the development of the Hall Effect Thrusters (HET) and other propulsion system components used on our satellites. You will be expected to understand every detail of our propulsion systems and to perform analyses to support design optimization.
Core Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the team in the design of Hall Effect Thruster components and systems including mechanical, thermal, and magnetic components.
- Perform magnetic simulations with FEMM or similar tools.
- Perform thermal simulations with Solidworks or Thermal Desktop.
- Perform CFD simulations with Autodesk CFD or similar tools.
- Develop CAD models of components in Solidworks or similar.
- Assist in the design of valves and plumbing.
- Perform flow analysis simulations.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelors or Masters of Science in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field..
- 5+ years of direct experience with electric propulsion systems.
- Hands on experience building and developing hardware prototypes
- Must have good communication skills and be able to work independently as well as in a team environment.
Job Location
Chantilly, VA
Listed by Lynk for a position based in the United States. Employers on this board attest they are hiring domestically.
Manufacturing Engineer
Lynk · 3800 Concorde Parkway, suite 1500, Chantilly VA, VA, United States
Pay
$95k–160k
Setting
On-site
About Lynk
Lynk is the inventor of satellite direct to standard phone technology aka sat2phone, and has the world’s only commercial license from the FCC to operate a commercial sat2phone system. Today, Lynk allows mobile network operators' subscribers to send and receive text messages to and from space via standard unmodified, mobile devices. Lynk’s service has been tested and proven on all seven continents, has regulatory approvals in more than 30 countries and is currently being deployed commercially based on more than 40 MNO commercial service contracts covering approximately 50 countries.
Our technology will enable all 8 billion people on the planet to stay connected with the existing standard phone in their pocket. Everywhere. No matter what.
By joining Lynk, you will have the opportunity to directly touch the lives of billions. Your mission will be to bring mobile broadband to billions, pull hundreds of millions out of poverty, and save countless lives.
Job Summary
Lynk is searching for a Manufacturing Engineer to support the manufacturing of satellites for our constellation. This role focuses on developing work instructions, defining process flows, and building test fixtures (jigs) to enable efficient and repeatable production. Lynk builds many spacecraft at a rapid rate, so the ideal candidate has experience working in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable translating engineering designs into clear, executable manufacturing processes. We are looking for individuals with experience using Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and familiarity with CAD tools for fixture design.
Core Responsibilities
The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the smooth continuous production of Lynk's satellites by performing a variety of tasks which include:
- Developing and maintaining detailed work instructions for assembly, integration, and test operations
- Working with technicians and engineers to ensure processes are clear, efficient, and manufacturable
- Designing and building test fixtures, jigs, and tooling to support production and testing
- Identifying Design for Manufacturing (DFM) improvements including opportunities to automate processes and develop/procure equipment needed to support this.
- Maintaining revision control and ensuring accuracy of all manufacturing documentation
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM-related field (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace Engineering, or similar)
- 3+ years of experience
- Experience creating work instructions and process documentation in a manufacturing environment
- Hands-on experience designing or building test fixtures, jigs, or tooling
- Experience with maintaining work instruction in MES software
- Demonstrated ability to stay organized in fast-paced environments
- Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)
- Strong communication ability
ITAR Requirements:
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. For more information, please refer to the ITAR guidelines.
Learn about ITAR here. https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/ddtc_public?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987
Job Location
Chantilly, VA
Listed by Lynk for a position based in the United States. Employers on this board attest they are hiring domestically.
Flight Software Engineer
Lynk · 3800 Concorde Parkway, suite 1500, Chantilly VA, VA, United States
Pay
$140k–205k
Setting
On-site
About Lynk
Lynk is the inventor of satellite direct to standard phone technology aka sat2phone, and has the world’s only commercial license from the FCC to operate a commercial sat2phone system. Today, Lynk allows mobile network operators' subscribers to send and receive text messages to and from space via standard unmodified, mobile devices. Lynk’s service has been tested and proven on all seven continents, has regulatory approvals in more than 30 countries and is currently being deployed commercially based on more than 40 MNO commercial service contracts covering approximately 50 countries.
Our technology will enable all 8 billion people on the planet to stay connected with the existing standard phone in their pocket. Everywhere. No matter what.
By joining Lynk, you will have the opportunity to directly touch the lives of billions. Your mission will be to bring mobile broadband to billions, pull hundreds of millions out of poverty, and save countless lives.
Job Summary
The Flight Software Engineer at Lynk will be developing flight software applications for commanding and controlling our satellites. This includes developing our satellite command and data handling system software, in addition to supporting software for both its primary (payload) and secondary radio communications functions. The software will initially be tested on the satellite prototype in a lab environment "flatsat" that simulates orbit operations. You will also be responsible for building the telemetry and instrumentation needed to capture data during tests and ensure successful verification and validation.
We build spacecraft fast! So, the ideal candidate enjoys designing, developing, and testing software on rapid timelines. We are looking for engineers who enjoy a challenge and have a track record of creative thinking to solve unconventional problems. This is a small team, so you will work alongside experienced engineers and take ownership of systems early.
Experience with satellites is not a requirement for this position. We welcome candidates across experience levels, from exceptional new graduates to seasoned engineers; title, scope, and compensation scale with experience. If you've built embedded or autonomy software in an adjacent domain — robotics, automotive, drones, or similar — you'll find much of your experience translates directly. If you are a systems-minded software engineer eager to take on an unfamiliar domain, we want to hear from you.
Core Responsibilities
You will contribute to the design, development, and testing of spacecraft flight software systems, including those that implement our spacecraft Command and Data Handling; Power; Communications; and Guidance, Navigation, and Control Systems. This includes:
- Contributing to the design of software solutions critical to the operation of our spacecraft, and developing these as Linux applications that run on satellite flight systems.
- Working in a small, agile team to execute the software development lifecycle (requirements definition, design, implementation, test, and verification) across many individual projects.
- Participating in design and code reviews, and collaborating with the team to uphold best practices for the flight software codebase.
- Supporting Lynk's Operations and Payload teams, who each bring unique demands on the satellite flight systems.
- Creating embedded software to interact with satellite devices and electronics using CAN, I2C, SPI, RS-422, RS-485, and other protocols.
- Implementing inter-application coordination and communications using standard inter-process communication (IPC) mechanisms available in Linux.
- Developing test software to support unit, integration, and system testing of all flight software functions.
- Building the telemetry, instrumentation, and data-capture tooling used to verify and validate flight software on our flatsat.
Basic Qualifications
- Proficiency in at least one systems programming language such as C, C++, or Rust, demonstrated through professional work, significant academic/personal projects, or open-source contributions.
- A willingness to work in the Rust programming language.
- Familiarity with Linux and operating system principles.
- Experience building software that interacts with hardware devices, or a strong systems background and eagerness to work close to hardware.
- An understanding of the phases of the software development life cycle.
- Experience writing automated tests for software you build.
- Familiarity with Git and the fundamentals of CI/CD systems.
- A Bachelor's degree or higher in Software, Computer, Electrical, Aerospace, or a related engineering field, or equivalent practical experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Several years of professional software engineering experience.
- Network and socket programming experience, particularly for telemetry or commanding interfaces.
- Experience with inter-process communication (IPC) mechanisms.
- Advanced knowledge of the Rust programming language.
- Familiarity with embedded Linux systems, including the Yocto/OpenEmbedded project.
- Experience developing and testing software for SmallSats / CubeSats.
- Experience with hardware-in-the-loop integration and testing.
- Experience with Protocol Buffers, ZeroMQ, gRPC, and Systemd.
ITAR Requirements
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. For more information, please refer to the ITAR guidelines.
Learn about ITAR here. https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/ddtc_public?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987
Job Location
Chantilly, VA
Listed by Lynk for a position based in the United States. Employers on this board attest they are hiring domestically.
RF Systems Test Engineer
Lynk · 3800 Concorde Parkway, suite 1500, Chantilly VA, VA, United States
Pay
$85k–155k
Setting
On-site
RF Systems Test Engineer
Listed by Lynk for a position based in the United States. Employers on this board attest they are hiring domestically.
Senior FPGA_AIE Engineer
Lynk · 3800 Concorde Parkway, suite 1500, Chantilly VA, VA, United States
Pay
$110k–205k
Setting
On-site
Senior FPGA_AIE Engineer
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Mechanical Engineer
Lynk · 3800 Concorde Parkway, suite 1500, Chantilly VA, VA, United States
Pay
$95k–160k
Setting
On-site
About Lynk
Lynk is the inventor of satellite direct to standard phone technology or sat2phone and has the world’s only commercial license from the FCC to operate a commercial sat2phone system. Today, Lynk allows mobile network operators' subscribers to send and receive text messages to and from space via standard unmodified, mobile devices. Lynk’s service has been tested and proven on all seven continents, has regulatory approvals in more than 30 countries and is currently being deployed commercially based on more than 40 MNO commercial service contracts covering approximately 50 countries.
Our technology will enable all 8 billion people on the planet to stay connected with the existing standard phone in their pocket. Everywhere. No matter what.
By joining Lynk, you will have the opportunity to directly touch the lives of billions. Your mission will be to bring mobile broadband to billions, pull hundreds of millions out of poverty, and save countless lives.
Job Summary
As a Mechanical Engineer at Lynk, you will be responsible for the analysis, design, build, and enhancement of the mechanical systems associated with our satellite communications payloads, satellites, testbeds, testing equipment, etc. Previous satellite design experience is required to be considered for this role. Some work products will include mechanical models of space and ground systems in CAD software, such as SolidWorks, and thermal analysis, structural analysis, vibration analysis, and finite element analysis to support critical system trades. In addition to design, you will also be responsible for integration and testing support of critical hardware systems such as satellite mechanical, structural, and electrical subsystems. While mechanically focused, your role will involve working closely with the Electrical, RF, Software, and Systems teams at the company.
If you enjoy the challenge of wearing many hats and have a track record of creative thinking to solve unconventional problems, then we look forward to meeting you!
Core Responsibilities
Because Lynk is a small company, the Mechanical Engineer will be involved in Mechanical and Thermal engineering work.
- Leading design and modeling of satellite and payload hardware, also some equipment for use on the ground and in the lab, using SolidWorks.
- Developing materials and structural such as, vibration, and analyses of space hardware.
- Performing thermal analyses of components and the entire system in all operational modes.
- Interface with systems, harness, software, and electrical RF engineering teams to inform satellite and payload mechanical design and layout. Contact: careers@lynk.world
- Support satellite and payload integration, testing, delivery to launch, and satellite bus partners and vendors.
- Designing and planning mechanical testing configurations on the ground when testing payload communications performance both in-lab and in-orbit. This has more mechanical aspects than you might think.
- Mechatronics work including testing, integration, assembly, and prototyping of electronic and mechanical hardware.
- Support the development and maintenance of technical documentation for payload and satellite design and development.
- Must be good with computers. Fluent in Windows; Proficient with Microsoft Office - Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Word.
Basic Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering.
- 3 to 6 years of experience working on projects doing design, integration, or test of space hardware.
- Experience with GD&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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience managing large CAD assembly models and drawings
- Experience with manufacturing and fabrication methods and tools. Machine shop experience is highly desired.
- Hands-on experience with integrating hardware and electronics or full satellites
- Experience performing thermal, modal, random vibration, or structural finite element and hand calc analyses of individual components and integrated systems with tools such as Femap, NASTRAN, Ansys, or Thermal Desktop etc.
- Experience with MATLAB, Python, or other programming languages
ITAR Requirements
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. For more information, please refer to the ITAR guidelines.
Learn about ITAR here. https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/ddtc_public?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987
Location: Chantilly, VA
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Ground Systems Software Engineer
Lynk · 3800 Concorde Parkway, suite 1500, Chantilly VA, VA, United States
Pay
$140k–205k
Setting
On-site
ABOUT LYNK
Lynk is the inventor of satellite direct to device or D2D technology, and has the world's only commercial license from the FCC to operate a commercial D2D system. Today, Lynk allows mobile network operators' subscribers to send and receive text messages to and from space via standard unmodified, mobile devices. Lynk's service has been tested and proven on all seven continents, has regulatory approvals in more than 30 countries and is currently being deployed commercially based on more than 40 MNO commercial service contracts covering approximately 50 countries.
Our technology will enable all 8 billion people on the planet to stay connected with the existing standard phone in their pocket. Everywhere. No matter what.
By joining Lynk, you will have the opportunity to directly touch the lives of billions. Your mission will be to bring mobile broadband to billions, pull hundreds of millions out of poverty, and save countless lives.
JOB SUMMARY
Lynk is looking for an experienced Software Engineer to join the Mission Operations team, focused on the ground segment of our satellite constellation. You will design, build, and ship the backend services, APIs, and automation that connect Lynk's global ground station network to our Mission Operations Software — the platform our operators use to command, monitor, and fly the constellation every day.
This is first and foremost a software development role. Our Mission Operations Software is a growing platform of Python microservices (FastAPI) with web dashboards (React and Vue), event-driven messaging (MQTT), and hybrid AWS/on-prem infrastructure managed as code. You will own services end to end: designing APIs and data models, writing well-tested code, reviewing your teammates' merge requests, running CI/CD pipelines, and operating what you ship. You will also help build the next generation of this platform as we move toward a cloud-native, event-driven architecture on AWS.
Because the software commands real satellites through real RF ground stations, the role also touches Linux systems, networking, and ground station hardware interfaces. You don't need to be an RF engineer, but you should enjoy writing software whose bugs and successes show up in the physical world, and working closely with the flight software, telecom, and ground site engineers who live there.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT (THE MAJORITY OF YOUR TIME)
- Design, develop, test, and maintain backend services that schedule satellite contacts, prepare and transmit spacecraft commands, ingest and process telemetry, and manage ground station configuration.
- Build and evolve REST APIs and event-driven integrations (MQTT, message queues) between ground stations, network services, and Mission Operations tools.
- Write production-quality Python; contribute to shared libraries, service patterns, and developer tooling used across the Mission Operations codebase.
- Contribute to web dashboards and operator-facing tools (React/Vue) that visualize telemetry, contact schedules, and system health.
- Participate fully in the team's engineering practices: merge request reviews, automated testing, GitLab CI/CD, architecture decision records, and AI-augmented development workflows.
NEXT-GENERATION ARCHITECTURE
- Help design and implement Lynk's next-generation, cloud-native Mission Operations platform on AWS — event-driven services, managed API gateways and identity (Amazon API Gateway, Cognito), serverless and container workloads, and first-class observability.
- Migrate existing services incrementally from today's hybrid environment without disrupting live constellation operations.
GROUND STATION INTEGRATION & OPERATIONS
- Develop the software interfaces that integrate new and upgraded ground stations — network equipment, modems, RF systems — into the operational environment.
- Automate ground station deployment, configuration, monitoring, and recovery using infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible).
- Improve observability across the ground segment: telemetry pipelines, dashboards, alerting, logging, and metrics.
- Troubleshoot issues that span software, networks, and hardware interfaces; provide occasional on-call support for mission-critical operations.
DURING YOUR FIRST 12 MONTHS
- Ship early: Land your first merge requests into production Mission Operations services within your first weeks, and take ownership of one or more backend services within your first few months.
- Learn the domain: Build a working understanding of Lynk's ground segment — contact scheduling, command and telemetry flows, ground station architecture — deep enough to design features independently.
- Raise the engineering bar: Deliver measurable improvements in test coverage, deployment repeatability, and observability for the services you own.
- Shape the next generation: Contribute design and code to the cloud-native Mission Operations architecture, starting with early pilot services.
- Become a trusted responder: Serve as a reliable technical point of contact for ground station software troubleshooting and anomaly investigation.
TECHNICAL ENVIRONMENT
- Languages: Python, Rust and TypeScript in parts of the stack
- Backend: FastAPI microservices, MQTT and event-driven messaging, REST APIs, PostgreSQL
- Frontend: React and Vue dashboards
- Infrastructure & Deployment: AWS (moving toward API Gateway, Cognito, Lambda, and managed services), Proxmox/on-prem environments, Terraform, Ansible, Packer, GitLab CI/CD
- Practices: Merge-request-driven development with mandatory review, automated testing, infrastructure as code, log-based diagnostics, AI-augmented development workflows, Linux-centric development for high-availability systems
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5+ years of professional experience developing production software — services, APIs, or applications, not primarily scripts — preferably in Python.
- Experience owning a service or system in production: designing it, shipping it, operating it, and debugging it when it breaks.
- Experience designing and consuming REST APIs and working with relational databases.
- Experience with modern development practices: version control workflows, code review, automated testing, and CI/CD.
- Strong working knowledge of Linux environments.
- Working knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, firewalls) sufficient to build and debug networked services.
- Ability to troubleshoot systems that span software, networks, and hardware interfaces.
- Strong documentation habits, including architecture documentation and technical decision records.
- Interest in satellite operations, ground systems, mission operations, telecommunications, or space systems.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience building event-driven or message-based distributed systems (MQTT, Kafka, SQS/SNS, or similar).
- Experience with AWS services and cloud-native architecture (API Gateway, Cognito, Lambda, ECS/EKS, CloudWatch).
- Experience with FastAPI or similar Python web frameworks; frontend experience with React or Vue.
- Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible) and hybrid cloud/on-prem environments.
- Experience with observability tooling (Grafana, Prometheus, Loki, OpenTelemetry, CloudWatch, ELK/OpenSearch).
- Experience with Rust.
- Experience with satellite ground systems, mission operations software, RF ground equipment, or telemetry systems.
- Experience supporting high-availability operational systems, or working in a startup, satellite/telecom operator, or mission operations environment.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS
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. For more information, please refer to the ITAR guidelines.
Learn about ITAR here. https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/ddtc_public?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987
LOCATION
Chantilly. VA
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