Test Engineer - Satellite Hardware
Lynk Global
· Chantilly, VA
· Jan 28, 2026
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.
Responsibilities:
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Integrate space and lab hardware electronics and design test beds, fixtures, procedures, etc. for operational verification of hardware and software technologies.
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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.
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Bench-level work with electronics to debug and troubleshoot issues that arise during testing, including functional and environmental testing.
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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.
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Automate testing and data collection tools to ensure testing can be done reliably and repeatedly.
Requirements:
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A Bachelor’s degree or better in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or similar degrees.
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5+ years of experience as a Test Engineer.
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Hands-on experience with single-board computers, microcontrollers, FPGAs, GPUs, CPUs, SoCs, software-defined radios, and/or antennas.
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Ability to generate schematics and read and understand datasheets for integrated circuits and electronics.
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Working knowledge of electronic components and test equipment.
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Experience using Linux based systems.
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Experience with standard RF lab equipment is required: Oscilloscopes, Spectrum and Vector Network Analyzer, Multimeter, etc.
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Programming Proficiency in one or more programming languages, such as, C++, C, Python, MATLAB, etc.
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7+ years of experience working on projects doing design, integration, or test of space hardware.
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Experience with GD and T and tolerance analysis.
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Experienced and highly proficient in 3D CAD software, ideally SolidWorks.
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Must be good with computers. Fluent in Windows, proficient with Microsoft Office - Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Word.
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- Company
- Lynk Global
- Location
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Chantilly, VA
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- Posted
- Jan 28, 2026
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