Summer Intern (Telecommunications)
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About Lynk
Lynk is the inventor of satellite direct to device or D2D technology and has the worlds 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. Lynks 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.
Join Us to Help Connect the World! We are hiring Software Engineer interns currently enrolled in a BS Masters or PhD program across the following disciplines: computer science computer engineering electrical engineering and other STEM- related fields. If you have a passion for tackling unique software challenges and an interest in space systems wed love to hear from you!
Internship on the Telecommunications Team
At Lynk there are a variety of opportunities available. This Software Engineering intern position is with our Telecommunications team the core group responsible for developing the software that enables our
satellites to communicate directly with standard mobile devices. You will be responsible for working autonomously and collaboratively on critical software development projects central to our mission.
As a software engineering intern on this team you wont just be fixing bugs
but contributing to designing implementing and testing the systems that manage our global network. Since Lynk is responsible for designing building testing and operating satellites through the full life cycle you will be exposed to every phase involved in getting satellites into orbit and flying them. We seek multidisciplinary technical talent to enhance the software at the heart of our communications network with a focus on building robust testing frameworks and automation building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and creating advanced tools for system integration and performance analysis.
Qualifications
The qualifications for Software Engineering (Telecommunications) interns are:
Enrolled in a Bachelors Masters or PhD program in Computer Science Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering or a related STEM field.
Ideally knowledgeable in C Python or another Object Oriented Programming Language.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment accomplishing tasks with limited resources at a rapid pace.
Growing skill level using Windows and Linux OS and proficiency with a modern programming language.
Project experience whether from lab research engineering project teams or prior relevant internships or work.
A keen interest in complex distributed systems and a desire to solve challenging problems.
Job Location
Washington DC area
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Full-Time
