Satellite Wireless Engineer — DSP & SDR Innovation

Lynk Global, Inc.; Chantilly, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Elveo in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Wireless Engineer to design and implement feeder link modems for its spacecraft and ground systems. You will develop, test, and optimize DSP and satellite communication protocols, driving innovation in next‑generation satellite networks.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in wireless communication, signal processing, and software engineering, with hands‑on lab experience and a track record of delivering robust, production‑ready code.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in EE, CS, or related field.
• Strong background in wireless communication and signal processing.
• Experience with DVB‑S2/S2X and TCP/IP protocols.
• Proficiency in Linux and Python/C/C++ MATLAB for development.
• Hands-on lab testing with RF equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement DSP algorithms and wireless protocols in the PHY and MAC layers.
• Develop production code for SDR platforms on SBCs and/or FPGAs.
• Evaluate algorithms in MATLAB/Python simulations.
• Validate performance on hardware with RF lab equipment.
• Develop test automation and CI/CD for modems.
• Collaborate with RF, electronics, hardware teams to integrate software.
• Debug production issues in orbit or ground operations.
• Create system performance visualizations for link monitoring.
• Perform link-budget analysis and select radios/ground station products.

Skills

DSP algorithms

Python

C/C++

MATLAB

Linux

SDR

Education

Master's degree or higher

Tools

SystemVerilog

VHDL

TCP/IP

Job description

Elveo in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Wireless Engineer to design and implement feeder link modems for its spacecraft and ground systems. You will develop, test, and optimize DSP and satellite communication protocols, driving innovation in next‑generation satellite networks.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in wireless communication, signal processing, and software engineering, with hands‑on lab experience and a track record of delivering robust, production‑ready code.