Skylo
Principal Network Engineer, Architecture & System Design
Skylo, Mountain View, California, us, 94039
Overview
Principal Network Engineer, Architecture & System Design – Skylo This role is based in Mountain View, CA and requires being onsite 3 days per week. Skylo is a global Non-Terrestrial Network service provider delivering satellite connectivity to smartphones and IoT devices. Skylo’s direct-to-device service is live across millions of devices with extensive coverage. You will contribute to planning, designing, and evolving Skylo's satellite communication network infrastructure to be reliable, scalable, and high-performance, helping define the architecture and technical roadmap for a world-first commercial direct-to-device satellite network.
Responsibilities
Lead and develop end-to-end service designs for network solutions, including Base Station, Ground Station, Core Network, and Cloud Application integrations for Non-Terrestrial networks.
Create technical specifications, engineering plans, and documentation with detailed designs for network elements.
Optimize existing networks and services for cost-efficiency, performance, and scalability.
Perform technical evaluations and contribute to system operability testing.
Conduct proof-of-solutions to validate technical proposals.
Provide technical support during solution implementation and deployment.
Define interoperability, standards compliance, and feature introduction for the network.
Lead a small team of engineers, providing mentorship, technical guidance, and career development.
Oversee project deliverables and ensure alignment with team and company goals.
Qualifications
20+ years of experience in network design and planning, with a strong background in cellular telecommunications, preferably with an MNO or vendor serving MNOs.
Experience with Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) is highly preferred.
Expertise in defining end-to-end network architecture and conducting vendor/product evaluations and selections.
Experience with 3GPP standards, cloud-native architectures, and network virtualization (SBI, vRAN).
Strong analytical skills for KPI framework analysis, capacity planning, and optimization.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for detailed technical documentation and presenting solutions.
Hands-on experience with LTE eNodeB and 5G gNodeB; direct experience with EPC Core and 5G Core.
Experience with Cloud technologies such as Virtual Machines, Docker, Kubernetes.
Strong understanding of 3GPP RRC & NAS procedures for Terrestrial and Non-Terrestrial networks.
End-to-end LTE and 5G call flows (e.g., SMS delivery, VoLTE, VoNR).
Understanding of inbound and outbound roaming architectures and end-to-end network protocols over IP and Non-IP PDNs.
Experience mentoring engineers.
What We Offer
Competitive compensation with stock option-based equity.
Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, retirement plan.
Wellness and education reimbursement allowances.
Generous time off, holidays, and opportunity to work abroad.
Opportunity to help develop and operate Skylo’s live direct-to-device satellite network.
Access to a world-class team across software, hardware, chipsets, telecom, satellite, and network virtualization.
Additional Information The compensation range for this position is:
$229,400 - $286,700 .
EEO Statement Skylo is an equal-opportunity employer and we celebrate diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, parental or caregiver status, political affiliation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. Please let us know if you need assistance or accommodations due to a disability.
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Principal Network Engineer, Architecture & System Design – Skylo This role is based in Mountain View, CA and requires being onsite 3 days per week. Skylo is a global Non-Terrestrial Network service provider delivering satellite connectivity to smartphones and IoT devices. Skylo’s direct-to-device service is live across millions of devices with extensive coverage. You will contribute to planning, designing, and evolving Skylo's satellite communication network infrastructure to be reliable, scalable, and high-performance, helping define the architecture and technical roadmap for a world-first commercial direct-to-device satellite network.
Responsibilities
Lead and develop end-to-end service designs for network solutions, including Base Station, Ground Station, Core Network, and Cloud Application integrations for Non-Terrestrial networks.
Create technical specifications, engineering plans, and documentation with detailed designs for network elements.
Optimize existing networks and services for cost-efficiency, performance, and scalability.
Perform technical evaluations and contribute to system operability testing.
Conduct proof-of-solutions to validate technical proposals.
Provide technical support during solution implementation and deployment.
Define interoperability, standards compliance, and feature introduction for the network.
Lead a small team of engineers, providing mentorship, technical guidance, and career development.
Oversee project deliverables and ensure alignment with team and company goals.
Qualifications
20+ years of experience in network design and planning, with a strong background in cellular telecommunications, preferably with an MNO or vendor serving MNOs.
Experience with Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) is highly preferred.
Expertise in defining end-to-end network architecture and conducting vendor/product evaluations and selections.
Experience with 3GPP standards, cloud-native architectures, and network virtualization (SBI, vRAN).
Strong analytical skills for KPI framework analysis, capacity planning, and optimization.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for detailed technical documentation and presenting solutions.
Hands-on experience with LTE eNodeB and 5G gNodeB; direct experience with EPC Core and 5G Core.
Experience with Cloud technologies such as Virtual Machines, Docker, Kubernetes.
Strong understanding of 3GPP RRC & NAS procedures for Terrestrial and Non-Terrestrial networks.
End-to-end LTE and 5G call flows (e.g., SMS delivery, VoLTE, VoNR).
Understanding of inbound and outbound roaming architectures and end-to-end network protocols over IP and Non-IP PDNs.
Experience mentoring engineers.
What We Offer
Competitive compensation with stock option-based equity.
Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, retirement plan.
Wellness and education reimbursement allowances.
Generous time off, holidays, and opportunity to work abroad.
Opportunity to help develop and operate Skylo’s live direct-to-device satellite network.
Access to a world-class team across software, hardware, chipsets, telecom, satellite, and network virtualization.
Additional Information The compensation range for this position is:
$229,400 - $286,700 .
EEO Statement Skylo is an equal-opportunity employer and we celebrate diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, parental or caregiver status, political affiliation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. Please let us know if you need assistance or accommodations due to a disability.
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