Senior FPGA Design Engineer

Lynk Global Inc; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a detail-oriented Satellite Quality & Test Technician to join their mission of connecting billions through satellite technology. In this exciting role, you will be responsible for testing and inspecting spacecraft components in a fast-paced environment, where creativity and problem-solving are key. Your contributions will directly impact the development of groundbreaking satellite systems, enabling connectivity for everyone, everywhere. If you thrive in challenging situations and have a passion for technology, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a significant difference in the world.

Benefits

401(k)

Company parties

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Parental leave

Relocation bonus

Stock options plan

Training & development

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• 3-6+ years of experience in technical tasks related to spacecraft.
• Ability to use standard electronic assembly tools and perform soldering.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing and inspections on ground and flight systems.
• Construct wiring harnesses and mechanical support equipment for tests.

Skills

Testing and troubleshooting spacecraft components

Soldering

Using standard electronic assembly tools

Using fabrication equipment (3D printers, machine tools)

Operating test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical Associate degree or equivalent training

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Network analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Torque wrenches

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Company parties
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Relocation bonus
• Stock options plan
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

About Lynk:

Lynk is the only patented, proven, and commercially-operational satellite-direct-to-standard-phone (sat2phone) system in the world. We will enable all 8 billion people on the planet to stay connected with the existing standard phone in their pocket. Everywhere. No matter what.

By joining Lynk, you will have the opportunity to directly touch the lives of billions. Your mission will be to bring mobile broadband to billions, pull hundreds of millions out of poverty, and save countless lives.

Job Summary:

Lynk is looking for a knowledgeable and detail-oriented Satellite Quality & Test Technician to support the development, fabrication, integration, and testing of our ground and flight systems.

We build spacecraft fast so the perfect candidate for this role will have significant previous experience testing, troubleshooting, and modifying spacecraft components, assemblies, sub-assemblies, and flight units, particularly on rapid timelines. We are looking for people that enjoy a challenge and have a track record of creative thinking to solve unconventional problems.

Core Responsibilities:

• Perform testing and inspections on ground and flight systems, subsystems, and components in a rapid pace development environment where documentation and guidance may be limited.
• Component level testing to include electrical power and baseline performance, mechanical fit checks and helicoil inspections, and RF testing.
• Subsystem and flight testing, including RF performance, signal loss, power, and performance.
• Environmental testing including component and subsystem level vibration, thermal, vacuum.
• Mechanical QA inspections using schematics, drawings, and oral instructions.
• Electrical QA inspections using schematics, drawings, and oral instructions.
• Constructing wiring harnesses and other support equipment to aid test campaigns.
• Constructing mechanical support equipment to aid test campaigns.
• Identifying and proposing electrical or mechanical modifications, rework.
• Reviewing quality specifications and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback.
• Review, define and execute detailed test plans.
• Maintaining test equipment (spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc.).
• Maintain and keep current certifications on tools and equipment (Torque wrenches, precision tools, etc.).

Qualifications:

• High school diploma, or equivalent experience/combined education, with additional specialized technical training equivalent to a technical Associate degree.
• 3 to 6+ years of experience performing assigned related technical tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to use standard electronic assembly tools and materials.
• Demonstrated ability to perform soldering to standards required for test hardware.
• Demonstrated ability to use standard fabrication equipment such as 3D printers and machine tools.
• Demonstrated ability to use standard electronic and environmental test equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to use oscilloscopes, multimeter, signal generators, spectrum analyzers and other test equipment preferred.