Propulsion Test Engineer

About this role

Lynk seeks a Propulsion Test Engineer to develop and execute testing protocols for Hall Effect Thrusters used in their satellite constellation. You'll design ground support hardware, operate vacuum chambers, analyze performance data, and build automated testing systems to scale propulsion validation.

What you'll do

• Create and document HET test plans and procedures
• Design and maintain ground support hardware/software (vacuum chambers, power supplies, data acquisition)
• Integrate propulsion flight and ground support electronics for verification
• Operate high-vacuum chambers and execute test campaigns
• Troubleshoot and debug issues during functional, performance, and environmental testing
• Analyze test data and develop automated testing/data collection tools

What they're looking for

• Hall Effect Thruster (HET) systems knowledge
• High-vacuum equipment operation
• Test planning and procedure documentation
• Linux-based systems administration
• Python, MATLAB, C++, C, or Rust programming
• Data analysis and visualization
• Hardware integration and troubleshooting
• Machining (preferred)

Benefits

• Work on satellite technology enabling global connectivity
• Direct impact on billions of people across seven continents
• Hands-on experience with cutting-edge propulsion systems

Likely interview questions

• Describe your experience operating high-vacuum chambers and what safety protocols you've followed.
• Walk us through how you'd design a test procedure to validate a new HET thruster component.