Satellite Flight Operations Engineer - Mission Operations

Lynk • Chantilly, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Lynk is seeking a Satellite Flight Operations Engineer to join their Mission Operations team. This role involves hands-on satellite command, control, and operations, sitting at the intersection of satellite flight control and spacecraft systems operations engineering. The engineer will work with the Flight Controller team to operate Lynk satellites, build and execute spacecraft schedules, monitor satellite health, and support daily constellation operations. This is an early-career position with significant growth potential for individuals with an engineering background looking to gain practical satellite operations experience and contribute to technical operational analysis, planning, and engineering coordination. The ideal candidate is comfortable applying procedures, working meticulously in operational settings, asking insightful questions, and taking on substantial responsibility early in their career. Curiosity, discipline, and motivation are key attributes for success.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a relevant degree.
• 0–5 years of relevant experience. Strong new graduates with internships, project experience, military operations experience, satellite operations exposure, or a compelling record of hands-on technical achievement are encouraged to apply.
• Passion for space exploration and satellite technology, with a keen interest in contributing to using space to improve life on Earth.
• Demonstrated mentality of continuous learning and skill development.
• Demonstrated independent thinking and initiative in problem solving scenarios, contributing to the resolution of complex technical problems.

Nice To Haves

• Internship, academic project, military, or professional experience involving satellites, spacecraft systems, ground systems, mission operations, flight dynamics, RF systems, embedded systems, robotics, controls, or other operationally complex technical systems.
• Familiarity with Linux environments, scripting, telemetry review, data analysis, or operational dashboards.
• Exposure to satellite command and control, spacecraft scheduling, anomaly investigation, mission planning, or operations center environments.
• Basic programming or data analysis experience in Python, MATLAB, or similar tools is helpful, but this is not primarily a software development role.

Responsibilities

• Satellite Command and Control Operations: Using command and control software tools, monitor satellite operations, perform manual commanding, review satellite telemetry, respond to anomalies, execute approved procedures, and communicate satellite status clearly.
• Spacecraft Scheduling and Operational Planning: Build, review, and execute spacecraft schedules in coordination with Mission Operations, Satellite Systems Engineering, Ground Operations, and other internal stakeholders. Help ensure planned activities are properly sequenced, operationally safe, and aligned with spacecraft and ground system constraints.
• Processes and Procedures: Follow established operational processes and procedures to support safe and reliable satellite operations. Contribute feedback to improve procedures, reduce ambiguity, and increase operational efficiency.
• Tool Evaluation and User Feedback: Serve as an operational user of command and control tools, scheduling tools, dashboards, and automation. Provide clear feedback to software developers and engineering teams on usability, operational gaps, workflow issues, and opportunities for improvement.
• Satellite System Analysis: Assist the Satellite Systems Engineering team with satellite health and performance analysis, anomaly investigation, peer review of analysis products, and operational assessments. Identify trends, document observations, and support troubleshooting under the guidance of more senior engineers.
• Engineering Coordination and Review: Support operational planning that requires engineering judgment, cross-team coordination, or careful review beyond standard controller execution. Help translate engineering intent into safe and executable operational plans.
• In-orbit commissioning: Support satellite in-orbit commissioning activities, including initial contact, early operations, performance testing, procedure execution, and post-pass review.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level