Mechanical Engineering Intern

About Lynk

Lynk is the inventor of satellite direct to device (D2D) technology, and has the world’s only commercial license from the FCC to operate a commercial D2D 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.

We are hiring Mechanical Engineer Interns with a BS, Masters, or PhD across the following disciplines: mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, and other STEM related fields.

If you have a particular focus in mechanical engineering for satellite, robotics, and/or telecommunications systems, we’d love to hear from you!

At Lynk, there are a variety of opportunities available. Mechanical Engineering Intern positions are available to students who are enrolled in a bachelor’s or graduate-level degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or another relevant STEM-field. You will be responsible for working both autonomously and collaboratively working on actual space and telecommunications/software/hardware development projects. Since Lynk is responsible for the design, build, test, and operation of satellites through the full life cycle, intern engineers will be exposed to every phase of what is involved in getting satellites on orbit and flying them.

We seek multidisciplinary technical talent to support the design and testing of more than one of our satellite systems including Mechanical, Electrical, Communications, Flight Control, Command & Data Handling, and Flight Software, etc.

The qualifications for Lynk Interns are:

• Enrolled in at least a bachelor’s degree or Masters or PhD in a STEM-related program.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment, accomplishing tasks with limited resources at a rapid pace.

• Growing skill level using tools like

  • 3D CAD

    • e.g. Solid Works, Auto Desk Inventor, etc.

  • programming languages

    • such as Matlab or Python,

  • and/or Finite Element Modeling

    • such as Femap, Ansys Workbench, or Thermal Desktop

• At least 6 months of project experience with lab research, extracurricular project teams, personal projects, or prior relevant internship or work.

Location:

Chantilly, VA