What You'll DoAs a Software Engineer at Lynk, you will be at the heart of designing, building, and operating the software that powers our satellites and ground network. You will join a team of world-class engineers tackling some of the most complex challenges in distributed systems, real-time software, and global-scale operations.
Responsibilities- Design, develop, test, and deploy high-reliability, mission-critical software for our satellite and ground systems.
- Take full ownership of the software lifecycle, from initial requirements and architecture to implementation, testing, and operational support.
- Embrace and champion strong object-oriented (OO) design principles.
- Develop and test prototypes to validate new design concepts and architectural decisions.
- Develop and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines for automated build, package, deployment, and testing.
- Develop sophisticated simulation, emulation, and hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) test environments to ensure system-wide integrity.
- Participate in operations, including data analysis, system monitoring, and visualization.
- Collaborate in architecture, design, and code reviews.
Basic Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).
- 2+ years of professional experience in software development.
- Strong proficiency in an object-oriented language (e.g., C++, Python, Java, C#) and a deep understanding of OO design principles.
- Experience building and debugging software (professional, internship, or complex academic projects).
- Solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, and software design.
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) and documentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical ideas clearly.
- A highly collaborative, team-oriented, and positive approach to your work.
Preferred Qualifications- Professional experience with C++ and Python.
- Experience building or operating highly available, distributed, and fault-tolerant systems.
- Familiarity with networking concepts (like TCP/IP and UDP) and the principles of distributed systems.
- Familiarity with CI/CD, test automation, simulation, or hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) testing.
- Experience with modern monitoring, data analysis, and visualization tools.
- Experience with Linux-based development environments.
- A creative and analytical approach to problem-solving, built on strong engineering fundamentals.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where requirements can evolve.
- A passion for tackling complex problems and taking ownership from concept to completion.
- Interest in or experience with networking, wireless protocols, or telecommunications (e.g., 2G/GSM, 4G/LTE) is a plus, but not required.
Location: Chantilly, VA
