Lynk (lynk.world)

Mechanical Engineer

Chantilly, VA

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 68 days ago

PythonMATLABExcelSolidWorksANSYSFEAThermal AnalysisStructural AnalysisGD&TMechanical DesignRF EngineeringCommunicationMicrosoft Office

About the role

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!
Because Lynk is a small company, the Mechanical Engineer will be involved in Mechanical and Thermal engineering work.

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.
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.
Leading design and modeling of satellite and payload hardware, also some equipment for use on the ground and in the lab, using SolidWorks.
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.
Support the development and maintenance of technical documentation for payload and satellite design and development.

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.
Must be good with computers.

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 with MATLAB, Python, or other programming languages
ITAR Requirements
Individuals who do not meet these criteria must be eligible to obtain the necessary authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
For more information, please refer to the ITAR guidelines.

Government export control regulations (ITAR), applicants must be one of the following: (i) a U

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