Propulsion Design Engineer
About Lynk
Lynk is the inventor of satellite direct to standard phone technology (sat2phone) and holds the world's only commercial FCC license to operate a commercial sat2phone system. The service enables mobile network operators' subscribers to send and receive text messages via standard unmodified mobile devices. Lynk's service has regulatory approvals in more than 30 countries and is deployed commercially based on over 40 MNO commercial service contracts covering approximately 50 countries.
The Role
As a Propulsion Design Engineer at Lynk, you will support development of Hall Effect Thrusters (HET) and other propulsion system components used on our satellites. You will understand every detail of our propulsion systems and perform analyses to support design optimization.
Core Responsibilities
- Collaborate on 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 design of valves and plumbing
- Perform flow analysis simulations
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelors or Masters of Science 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
- Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and in a team environment
Location
Chantilly, VA