engineering
Posted 3 hours agoFlight Software Engineer
Chantilly, United StatesOn-site
Requirements
- The software will initially be tested on the satellite prototype in a lab environment "flatsat" that simulates orbit operations.
- We are looking for engineers who enjoy a challenge and have a track record of creative thinking to solve unconventional problems.
- Experience with satellites is not a requirement for this position. We welcome candidates across
- This includes: - Contributing to the design of software solutions critical to the operation of our spacecraft, and developing these as Linux applications that run on satellite flight systems.
- - Implementing inter-application coordination and communications using standard inter-process communication (IPC) mechanisms available in Linux.
- - Building the telemetry, instrumentation, and data-capture tooling used to verify and validate flight software on our flatsat. Basic
- Qualifications - Proficiency in at least one systems programming language such as C, C++, or Rust, demonstrated through professional work, significant academic/personal projects, or open-source contributions. - A willingness to work in the Rust programming language. - Familiarity with Linux and operating system principles. -
- Experience building software that interacts with hardware devices, or a strong systems background and eagerness to work close to hardware. - An understanding of the phases of the software development life cycle. -
- Experience writing automated tests for software you build. - Familiarity with Git and the fundamentals of CI/CD systems. - A Bachelor's degree or higher in Software, Computer, Electrical, Aerospace, or a related engineering field, or equivalent practical experience. Preferred
- Qualifications - Several years of professional software engineering experience. - Network and socket programming experience, particularly for telemetry or commanding interfaces. -
- Experience with inter-process communication (IPC) mechanisms. - Advanced knowledge of the Rust programming language. - Familiarity with embedded Linux systems, including the Yocto/OpenEmbedded project. -
- Experience developing and testing software for SmallSats / CubeSats. -
- Experience with hardware-in-the-loop integration and testing. -
- Experience with Protocol Buffers, ZeroMQ, gRPC, and Systemd. ITAR
Benefits
- experience levels, from exceptional new graduates to seasoned engineers; title, scope, and compensation scale with experience.
Contact
- Learn about ITAR here. https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/ddtc_public?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987 Job Location Chantilly, VA
Additional details
- About Lynk Lynk is the inventor of satellite direct to standard phone technology aka 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.
- This includes developing our satellite command and data handling system software, in addition to supporting software for both its primary (payload) and secondary radio communications functions.
- You will also be responsible for building the telemetry and instrumentation needed to capture data during tests and ensure successful verification and validation.
- We build spacecraft fast! So, the ideal candidate enjoys designing, developing, and testing software on rapid timelines.
- This is a small team, so you will work alongside experienced engineers and take ownership of systems early.