Mechanical Engineer
Company: Lynk
Location: Chantilly
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
About Lynk Lynk is the inventor of satellite direct to standard
phone technology or 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 Mechanical Engineer at Lynk, you
will be responsible for the analysis, design, build, and
enhancement of the mechanical systems associated with our satellite
communications payloads, satellites, testbeds, testing equipment,
etc. Previous satellite design experience is required to be
considered for this role. Some work products will include
mechanical models of space and ground systems in CAD software, such
as SolidWorks, and thermal analysis, structural analysis, vibration
analysis, and finite element analysis to support critical system
trades. In addition to design, you will also be responsible for
integration and testing support of critical hardware systems such
as satellite mechanical, structural, and electrical subsystems.
While mechanically focused, your role will involve working closely
with the Electrical, RF, Software, and Systems teams at the
company. 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 Because
Lynk is a small company, the Mechanical Engineer will be involved
in Mechanical and Thermal engineering work. • Leading design and
modeling of satellite and payload hardware, also some equipment for
use on the ground and in the lab, using SolidWorks. • Developing
materials and structural such as, vibration, and analyses of space
hardware. • Performing thermal analyses of components and the
entire system in all operational modes. • Interface with systems,
harness, software, and electrical RF engineering teams to inform
satellite and payload mechanical design and layout. Contact:
careers@lynk.world • Support satellite and payload integration,
testing, delivery to launch, and satellite bus partners and
vendors. • Designing and planning mechanical testing configurations
on the ground when testing payload communications performance both
in-lab and in-orbit. This has more mechanical aspects than you
might think. • Mechatronics work including testing, integration,
assembly, and prototyping of electronic and mechanical hardware. •
Support the development and maintenance of technical documentation
for payload and satellite design and development. • Must be good
with computers. Fluent in Windows; Proficient with Microsoft Office
- Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Word. Basic Qualifications • A
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering. • 3 to 6
years of experience working on projects doing design, integration,
or test of space hardware. • Experience with GD&T and tolerance
analysis. • Experienced and highly proficient in 3D CAD software,
ideally SolidWorks • Must be good with computers. Fluent in
Windows; Proficient with Microsoft Office - Excel, Project,
PowerPoint, Word. Preferred Qualifications • Experience managing
large CAD assembly models and drawings • Experience with
manufacturing and fabrication methods and tools. Machine shop
experience is highly desired. • Hands-on experience with
integrating hardware and electronics or full satellites •
Experience performing thermal, modal, random vibration, or
structural finite element and hand calc analyses of individual
components and integrated systems with tools such as Femap,
NASTRAN, Ansys, or Thermal Desktop etc. • Experience with MATLAB,
Python, or other programming languages Preferred Qualifications
Washington, DC area
Keywords: Lynk, Towson , Mechanical Engineer, Engineering , Chantilly, Maryland
