Satellite Hardware Test Engineer — Space-Grade Verification

Lynk Global, Inc.; Chantilly, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Elveo is seeking a Hardware Test Engineer in Chantilly, VA to support payload hardware testing in the lab. You will solder, assemble circuits, and operate oscilloscopes, vector network analyzers, and spectrum analyzers on bench work.

You will design test beds for verification, develop EGSE for spacecraft payload testing, and automate data collection for reliable testing across Production and R&D campaigns. Strong Linux and programming skills (C/C++, Python) are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or similar.
• Hands‑on experience with SBCs, microcontrollers, FPGAs, GPUs, CPUs, SoCs, SDRs, and/or antennas.
• Ability to generate schematics and read datasheets for ICs.
• Working knowledge of electronic components and test equipment.
• Experience using Linux‑based systems.
• Experience with RF lab equipment: Oscilloscopes, Spectrum/Vector Network Analyzer, Multimeter, etc.
• Programming proficiency in C++, C, Python, MATLAB, etc.
• Good communication skills and ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Integrate space and lab hardware electronics and design test beds for verification of technologies.
• Design, develop, specify, and maintain hardware and software for EGSE used in spacecraft payload verification.
• Bench-level work with electronics and bit-level analysis to debug and troubleshoot testing.
• Inform design and optimization of testing procedures for Production and R&D campaigns.
• Automate testing and data collection tools for reliable, repeatable tests.

Skills

Single-board computers

FPGAs

Software-defined radios

RF antennas

Oscilloscopes

Vector Network Analyzer

Spectrum Analyzer

Linux

Python

C/C++

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Python

MATLAB

C/C++

Job description

Elveo is seeking a Hardware Test Engineer in Chantilly, VA to support payload hardware testing in the lab. You will solder, assemble circuits, and operate oscilloscopes, vector network analyzers, and spectrum analyzers on bench work.

You will design test beds for verification, develop EGSE for spacecraft payload testing, and automate data collection for reliable testing across Production and R&D campaigns. Strong Linux and programming skills (C/C++, Python) are required.