Satellite Quality and Test Technician

About Lynk Global

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.

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.

Core Responsibilities

The Satellite Quality & Test Technician will 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. This includes:

• 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 and fixtures 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 and execute detailed test plans.

• Maintain test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and oscilloscopes.

• Maintain and keep certifications on tools and equipment such as, torque wrenches, precision tools, etc.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, or equivalent experience/combined education; specialized technical training equivalent to a technical Associate degree is preferred.

• 2+ years of experience performing assigned related technical tasks or similar.

• Ability to use standard electronic assembly tools and materials.

• Ability to perform soldering to standards required for spacecraft flight hardware.

• Ability to use standard fabrication equipment such as 3D printers and machine tools.

• Ability to use standard electronic and environmental test equipment.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS

To comply with U.S. Government export control regulations (ITAR), applicants must be one of the following: (i) a U.S. citizen or national, (ii) a lawful permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) a refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) an asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158. Individuals who do not meet these criteria must be eligible to obtain the necessary authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. For more information, please refer to the ITAR guidelines.

Learn about ITAR here.

LOCATION: Chantilly, VA