Propulsion Test Engineer

Department: Engineering

Location: Chantilly, VA

Employment Type: FullTime

About Elveo

Elveo is what happens when two pioneers in direct-to-device (D2D) communications join forces. Elveo brings together a combined 20 years of expertise to close the coverage gap for more than 50 mobile network operators (MNOs) and major distribution partners operating in 60+ countries worldwide.

That heritage and our technology powers what we call ‘elevated intelligence’ — a new approach that processes and adapts on orbit, delivering voice and data services straight to mobile users, IoT devices and machines across enterprise, government and humanitarian sectors worldwide.

As a team, we’re on a mission to deliver powerful compute and connectivity directly to individuals and objects everywhere on Earth.

Join us, and become part of a globally inclusive company that is transforming satellite communications from a niche service to an essential global infrastructure, and democratizing connectivity for billions worldwide.

Ready to take the next step? Join us.

Job Summary

As a Propulsion Test Engineer at Lynk, you will support the testing of the Hall Effect Thrusters (HET) and other propulsion system components used on our satellites. You will be expected to understand every detail of our propulsion systems, operate them during test campaigns, and evaluate their performance through analysis of test results.

Core Responsibilities

• Develop and document HET test plans and procedures.

• Design, develop, specify, and maintain ground support hardware and software required for HET functional, performance, and environmental testing including vacuum chambers, vacuum pumps, gas flow plumbing, high voltage power supplies, sensors, and data acquisition units.

• Integrate propulsion fight and ground support hardware (including electronics) as required for HET verification.

• Operate high-vacuum chambers and other support equipment required for HET testing.

• Execute HET test plans and procedures and debug/troubleshoot issues that arise during functional, performance, and environmental testing.

• Analyze propulsion test data using Excel, MATLAB, or similar tools.

• Develop automated testing and data collection tools to ensure testing can be done reliably, repeatedly, and at scale in production.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with laboratory instrumentation.

• Experience using Linux based systems and programming proficiency in one or more programming languages, such as Rust, C++, C, Python, MATLAB, etc.

• Must have good communication skills and be able to work independently as well as in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience with high-vacuum equipment

• Machining skills and experience

Job Location

Chantilly, VA