Satellite Quality & Test Technician

Job DescriptionAbout Lynk:Lynk is the inventor of satellite-direct-to-standard-phone (sat2phone) technology, and has the world’s only commercial license from the FCC to operate a commercial sat2phone system. We are growing rapidly, and 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 knowledgeable and detail oriented Satellite Quality & Test 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 testing, troubleshooting, and modifying spacecraft components, assemblies, sub assemblies, and flight units, 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 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 testingSubsystem and flight testing, including RF performance, signal loss, power, and performanceEnvironmental testing including component and subsystem level vibration, thermal, vacuumMechanical QA inspections using schematics, drawings, and oral instructionsElectrical QA inspections using schematics, drawings, and oral instructionsConstructing wiring harnesses and other support equipment to aid test campaignsConstructing mechanical support equipment to aid test campaignsIdentifying and proposing electrical or mechanical modifications, reworkReviewing quality specifications and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedbackReview, define and execute detailed test plansMaintaining test equipment (spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc.),Maintain and keep current certifications on tools and equipment (Torque wrenches, precision tools, etc.)Qualifications:High school diploma, or equivalent experience/combined education, with additional specialized technical training equivalent to a technical Associate degree3 to 6+ years of experience performing assigned related technical tasksDemonstrated ability to use standard electronic assembly tools and materialsDemonstrated ability to perform soldering to standards required for test hardwareDemonstrated ability to use standard fabrication equipment such as 3D printers and machine toolsDemonstrated ability to use standard electronic and environmental test equipmentDemonstrated ability to use oscilloscopes, multimeter, signal generators, spectrum analysers and other test equipment preferredJob Location:Washington, DC area.Company DescriptionLynk is the inventor of satellite-direct-to-standard-phone (sat2phone) technology, and has the world’s only commercial license from the FCC to operate a commercial sat2phone system. We are growing rapidly, and 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.Lynk is the inventor of satellite-direct-to-standard-phone (sat2phone) technology, and has the world’s only commercial license from the FCC to operate a commercial sat2phone system. We are growing rapidly, and 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.