Technician, Spacecraft R&D and Integration

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

Lynk is looking for a Spacecraft R&D and Integration 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 fabricating, assembling, and testing spacecraft 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

The Spacecraft R&D and Integration Technician will perform a variety of electrical and/or mechanical fabrication and assembly tasks on ground and flight systems in a rapid pace development environment where documentation and guidance may be limited. This includes:

• Constructing wiring harnesses and other cables requiring soldering from schematics, drawings, and oral instructions.

• Fabricating and constructing mechanical assemblies from drawings and oral instructions.

• Performing electrical or mechanical modifications, rework, and quality testing.

• Performing light machining such as drilling, milling, metal lathe.

• Performing component level environmental testing, such as, thermal, vacuum, vibe, capturing power profiles, and performing other testing in lab to screen components for use in flight.

• Supporting assembly and environmental testing of spacecraft.

• Maintaining test equipment, such as, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc., fabrication equipment, such as, 3D printers, laser cutters, machine tools, etc., and related component and supply stocks.

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 spacecraft flight 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.

Job Location

Washington, DC area