Senior FPGA Design Engineer
Company: Lynk
Location: Chantilly
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
About Lynk Lynk is the inventor of satellite direct to device or
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. Job Summary Lynk
is developing cellular-based space payloads and seeks engineers
with expertise and experience designing and developing custom
software-defined radio (SDR) platforms. Aspects of the position
require an understanding of FPGA hardware, firmware, digital signal
processing, and algorithms for SDR-based satellite communication.
As a Senior FPGA Engineer, you will support the development of
custom radio platforms for the primary (cellular service link) and
secondary (TT&C / feeder link) communication links. The
platform will initially be tested in a lab environment, then on the
payload prototype in a lab environment that simulates orbit
operations, and finally in space. The Senior FPGA Engineer will
also be responsible for designing and implementing methods for
ensuring successful testing, verification, and validation. Core
Responsibilities As a Senior FPGA Engineer, your core
responsibilities are as follows: Design high-speed FPGA RTL designs
for satellite communication systems Understand the hardware-based
requirements, e.g., FPGA size, speed, clock stability, I/O
interfaces, sample rates, dynamic range, and radio chip
architecture. Design and evaluate digital signal processing (DSP)
algorithms for FPGA. Update or create host interface software to
interact with FPGAs. Implement device driver software in C, C++, or
other languages for a Linux environment. Test and validate hardware
blocks both in simulation and on target. Develop and maintain
documentation and ICDs for in-house IP blocks and other related
components. Qualifications A Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in
Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field. At
least three years of recent experience working with Xilinx/Altera
FPGAs. Experience with high-speed interfaces such as JESD204C and
PCI Express. Experience with RFICs such as Analog Devices AD9371.
Experience with Linux device drivers. Ability to create test
benches for system validation and benchmarking. Experience using
lab equipment for testing and validation. Experience with
evaluating SDR platforms and specifications. Experience with SoC
designs such as Xilinx Zynq and Xilinx Versal (preferably with AI
Engine) is a plus. Knowledge of PHY and MAC layers of cellular
standards (e.g., GSM, LTE, 5G) is a plus. Job Location Washington,
DC area
Keywords: Lynk, Potomac , Senior FPGA Design Engineer, Engineering , Chantilly, Maryland
