Propulsion Test Engineer Seen this week
About Lynk
Lynk is the inventor of satellite direct-to-phone technology and holds the FCC's only commercial license to operate a sat-to-phone system. The service enables mobile subscribers to send and receive text messages via standard phones on all seven continents, with regulatory approvals in over 30 countries and more than 40 commercial MNO contracts.
The Role
As a Propulsion Test Engineer, you will support testing of Hall Effect Thrusters (HET) and other propulsion system components used on Lynk satellites. You will understand every detail of propulsion systems, operate them during test campaigns, and evaluate performance through analysis.
What You Will Do
- Develop and document HET test plans and procedures.
- Design, develop, specify, and maintain ground support hardware and software for HET functional, performance, and environmental testing, including vacuum chambers, vacuum pumps, gas flow plumbing, high voltage power supplies, sensors, and data acquisition units.
- Integrate propulsion flight and ground support hardware and electronics for HET verification.
- Operate high-vacuum chambers and support equipment required for HET testing.
- Execute HET test plans and procedures; debug and troubleshoot issues during functional, performance, and environmental testing.
- Analyze propulsion test data using Excel, MATLAB, or similar tools.
- Develop automated testing and data collection tools to enable reliable, repeatable, and scalable production testing.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with laboratory instrumentation.
- Experience with Linux-based systems and programming proficiency in one or more languages: Rust, C++, C, Python, MATLAB, or similar.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and in teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Direct experience with high-vacuum equipment.
- Machining skills and experience.
Location: Chantilly, VA