Mechanical Engineer

About this role

Lynk seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design and analyze satellite communication payloads and systems for a company pioneering satellite-to-phone technology. You'll lead CAD modeling, thermal and structural analysis, integration testing, and cross-functional collaboration with electrical and software teams on innovative space hardware.

What you'll do

• Design and model satellite/payload hardware and ground equipment using SolidWorks with thermal, vibration, and structural analyses
• Perform thermal analysis of components and integrated systems across all operational modes
• Support satellite integration, testing, delivery to launch, and vendor coordination
• Collaborate with systems, electrical, RF, and software teams on mechanical design and layout
• Design mechanical testing configurations for payload communications performance in lab and on-orbit
• Assist with hardware assembly, prototyping, integration, and technical documentation

What they're looking for

• SolidWorks (3D CAD modeling and large assemblies)
• Thermal, structural, and vibration analysis
• GD&T and tolerance analysis
• Finite element analysis (FEA) tools such as ANSYS or Femap
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Word)
• Hardware integration and testing
• Manufacturing and fabrication methods
• MATLAB or Python programming