Chief Telecom Engineer

About Lynk

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.

Job Summary

As the Chief Telecom Engineer at Lynk you will be directing and helping to build a team of developers and implementation personnel implementing the Lynk Satellite GSM and LTE.

Network. As a small company, the Chief Engineer will be expected to take a hands-on roll as well. The position reports to the CTO and will be expected to provide status reports on progress and identify additional requirements and resources identified. You will be responsible for the Telecom software stack roadmap as well as the productivity of the Lynk Telecom Software Team - DevOps.

If you enjoy the challenge of wearing many hats and have a track record of creative thinking to solve unconventional problems, then we look forward to meeting you!

Core Responsibilities

As a Chief Telecom Engineer your core responsibilities are as follows

• Manage and build a team of telecommunications software engineers to implement the Lynk 3GPP NTN network.

• Continue to enhance and design the telecom network architecture of the Lynk 3GPP Network.

• Develop and implement the Telecom software stack roadmap, and coordinate technology demonstrations of telecom software stack features on Lynk satellite and ground network infrastructure.

• Evaluate telecommunications stacks available from vendors in industry that might be leveraged in the Lynk 3GPP NTN.

• Coordinate and manage Lynk’s involvement and participation in 3GPP working groups and activities to inform future 3GPP NTN standards.

Qualifications

The Chief Telecom Engineer will have in depth knowledge of 3GPP, such as 2G, 4G, 5G, standards, architecture, signaling interfaces, system provisioning and configuration.  The ideal candidate will have worked for a telecom stack developer and vendor in a hands on position with exposure to all aspects of the system.  Experience with billing systems and the technical aspects of interfacing to roaming partners is highly desired. Exposure to call and data processing software, hardware and testing is also a plus. Ideal candidate will have 10+ years in the industry.

• A Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering with 10+ years of related experience required.

• In-depth knowledge of wireless communication systems, such as GSM, LTE, NBIOT, 5G NR, etc., preferably with a telecom equipment or protocol stack vendor.

• Knowledge of all aspects of the network

  • Signaling software Network management software design and testing

  • Configuration management HW and SW

  • System Provisioning

  • Billing and roamer interface

• Hands on experience with Mobile Network operations.

• Experience with a Mobile Network Operator is a plus.

• Management skills and experience.

Job Location

Washington, DC area