RF/Electrical Engineer

Lynk; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company seeks an RF/Electrical Engineer to work on satellite communications systems. This entry-level position involves analyzing, designing, and optimizing nanosatellite payloads. The role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative technology impacting global connectivity. Ideal candidates will have a strong engineering background and a passion for tackling complex technical challenges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in RF or Electrical Engineering required.
• Experience with space payload hardware/software and communications systems preferred.
• Familiarity with Linux systems and electrical design is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design spacecraft payload hardware and software components.
• Develop link budgets and RF system designs.
• Conduct systems engineering analyses related to software systems.

Skills

Programming in C++

Programming in Python

RF system design

Systems integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in RF or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

VHDL/Verilog

Linux

MATLAB

FPGA tools (Altera/Xilinx)

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About Lynk

Lynk is the inventor of satellite direct to device (D2D) technology and holds the world’s only commercial license from the FCC to operate a D2D system. Our technology enables mobile network operators' subscribers to send and receive text messages to and from space using standard unmodified mobile devices. Lynk’s service has been tested globally, with regulatory approvals in over 30 countries, and is currently deployed in more than 40 MNO commercial service contracts across approximately 50 countries.

Our mission is to connect all 8 billion people on the planet with standard phones, anywhere and anytime. Joining Lynk offers the opportunity to impact billions of lives by enabling mobile broadband, reducing poverty, and saving lives.

Job Summary

As an RF/Electrical Engineer at Lynk, you will handle diverse tasks related to radio frequencies, electronics, hardware, and software. Your responsibilities include analyzing, designing, implementing, optimizing, and enhancing our nanosatellite communications payload and future constellation network. Key tasks involve link budget analysis, system dimensioning, coverage planning, frequency planning, interference mitigation, hardware/software testing, and working with software-defined radios, single-board computers, FPGAs, SoCs, processors, LNAs, and filters. You will also participate in payload antenna design and assembly, using tools like spectrum analyzers, soldering equipment, and RF simulators.

If you enjoy tackling complex challenges with creative solutions, we look forward to your application.

Core Responsibilities

• Design spacecraft payload hardware and software components.
• Select and design nanosatellite antenna systems.
• Develop link budgets, simulations, and RF system designs.
• Support payload integration, testing, and delivery.
• Plan ground testing configurations for payload performance.
• Collaborate with Systems Engineering on constellation architecture.
• Perform bench-level electronics testing and prototyping.
• Conduct systems engineering analyses related to software systems.
• Maintain technical documentation for payload development.
• Work independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in RF or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with space payload hardware/software, especially communications systems.
• Hands-on experience with software-defined radios, antennas, FPGAs, GPUs, CPUs, SoCs, and single-board computers.
• Proficiency in programming languages like C++, C, Python, MATLAB.
• Familiarity with Linux systems.
• Knowledge of VHDL/Verilog and FPGA tools (Altera/Xilinx).
• Electrical design skills, e.g., using Altium, are a plus.
• Understanding of RF air interfaces and multiple access schemes.
• Experience integrating hardware/software systems.
• Proficient with Windows, Mac, Linux, and MS Office tools.
• Knowledge of communication protocols (IP, TCP/IP, Ethernet, LTE, etc.) is desirable.

Job Location

Washington, DC area

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Wireless Services

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