Principal RF/Electrical Engineer
Lynk Global
· Chantilly, VA
· Nov 5, 2025
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.
Responsibilities:
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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!
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The RF/Electrical Engineer will be responsible for straddling engineering work in the domains of RF, electrical, mechanical, and software engineering.
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- Support design of satellite communications systems hardware (RF-Front-End, LNA, SSPA, PLLs, Filters, etc.) and software design and development
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- Support selection and design of small satellite antenna technologies
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- Develop link budget analyses, simulations, traffic/capacity analysis, RF system design and dimensioning, coverage and frequency planning, etc.
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- Support satellite communications systems integration, testing, delivery to launch and satellite bus partners/vendors.
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- Design and plan satellite communications systems testing configurations on the ground when testing satellite communications systems performance both in-lab and in-orbit.
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- Interface with Systems Engineering team to inform constellation/network architecture and design based on RF communications systems performance.
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- Bench level mechatronics work including testing, integration, assembly, programming and prototyping of electronics hardware and software.
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- Some software-based Systems Engineering analysis.
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- Support developing and maintaining technical documentation for hardware/software design and development.
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- Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.
Requirements:
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- A Bachelor’s degree (or better) in RF or Electrical Engineering.
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- 15+ years of experience working on projects developing space payload hardware and software (preferably communications systems).
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- Thorough understanding of RF link budget, RF active and passive components.
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- Experience in designing wireless communication systems.
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- Experience in basic principles of antenna theory.
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- Hands-on experience from concept to production with RF Front End design, SDRs, antennas, LNA, SSPA, filters, couplers, RF switches, PLLs, antennas, DC-DC converters, microcontroller, FPGA is highly desired.
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- Hands-on experience with testing, troubleshooting, and debugging RF systems.
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- Programming Proficiency in one or more programming languages is highly desired (e.g., C++, C, Python, MATLAB, etc.)
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- Experience working with Linux based systems.
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- Proficiency with electrical design software, such as Altium Designer, ADS, and SolidWorks are highly desired.
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- Proficiency with test equipment including VNAs, protocol signal generators, and spectrum analyzers.
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- Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB layout using Altium.
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- Company
- Lynk Global
- Location
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Chantilly, VA
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- Posted
- Nov 5, 2025
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