About Lynk
Lynk is the inventor of satellite direct to standard phone technology aka sat2phone, and has the world’s only commercial license from the FCC to operate a commercial sat2phone 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 a Propulsion Design Engineer at Lynk, you will support the development of the Hall Effect Thrusters (HET) and other propulsion system components used on our satellites. You will be expected to understand every detail of our propulsion systems and to perform analyses to support design optimization.
Core Responsibilities
Collaborate with the team in the design of Hall Effect Thruster components and systems including mechanical, thermal, and magnetic components.
Perform magnetic simulations with FEMM or similar tools.
Perform thermal simulations with Solidworks or Thermal Desktop.
Perform CFD simulations with Autodesk CFD or similar tools.
Develop CAD models of components in Solidworks or similar.
Assist in the design of valves and plumbing.
Perform flow analysis simulations.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelors or Masters of Science in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field..
5+ years of direct experience with electric propulsion systems.
Hands on experience building and developing hardware prototypes
Must have good communication skills and be able to work independently as well as in a team environment.
Job Location
Chantilly, VA
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related field
- 5+ years of direct experience with electric propulsion systems
- Hands-on experience building and developing hardware prototypes
- Experience performing magnetic simulations with FEMM or similar tools
- Experience performing thermal simulations with SolidWorks or Thermal Desktop
- Experience performing CFD simulations with Autodesk CFD or similar tools
- Ability to develop CAD models of components in SolidWorks or similar
- Ability to assist in the design of valves and plumbing
- Ability to perform flow analysis simulations
- Good communication skills and ability to work independently and in a team
What We Do
Lynk is a patented, proven, and commercially licensed satellite-direct-to-standard-mobile-phone system. Today, Lynk allows commercial subscribers to send and receive text messages to and from space, via standard unmodified mobile devices. Lynk’s service has been demonstrated in over 25 countries and is currently being deployed commercially, based on 36 MNO commercial service contracts covering approximately 50 countries. Lynk is currently providing cell broadcast (emergency) alerts and two-way SMS messaging and plans to launch voice and mobile broadband services in the future. By partnering with Lynk via a simple roaming agreement, a mobile network operator opens the door to new revenue in untapped markets, gives subscribers peace of mind with ubiquitous connectivity, and provides a potential pathway to economic prosperity for billions. For more information, visit www.lynk.world.
