Solutions Architect – Skylo Government Systems

The world still has coverage blind spots. You could help eliminate them at Skylo.

Skylo has pioneered a standards-based approach to satellite connectivity. We connect smartphones and IoT devices directly to satellites. No special hardware no entirely new networks. Just billions of existing devices suddenly reachable anywhere on Earth. Were not building toward this future. Were already in it.

Our direct-to-device service is live on millions of activated devices across five continents covering more than 72 million square kilometers in partnership with leading satellite operators mobile network operators Tier-1 chipset makers and OEMs worldwide. And were just getting started.

At the heart of it all is Skylos commercial NTN vRAN: a 3GPP standards-based cloud-native platform that seamlessly bridges terrestrial and satellite networks. Its the infrastructure that makes true anywhere anytime connectivity possible.

When you join Skylo youll work at the intersection of three markets reshaping how the world stays connected: mass-market consumer devices automotive and industrial IoT. Enabling people outdoors and critical workflows in the worlds most remote places.

This is a rare chance to work on technology that matters at a company thats already proving it works

Skylo Technologies is pioneering a historic technological shift: connecting standard unmodified mobile devices and software-defined payloads directly to space networks. By deploying global 3GPP Release 17 Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) standards across satellite constellations we have turned space into a seamless extension of terrestrial cellular networks.

Skylo Government Systems (SGS) is our dedicated defense and national security business unit. We take Skylos commercial Direct-to-Device (D2D) framework and tailor it for mission-critical applications across the Department of Defense (DoD) Intelligence Community (IC) Special Operations Forces (SOF) and allied international partners. When operations go off-grid into contested electromagnetic environments or deep into austere combat zones Skylo ensures warfighters operators and intelligence assets never lose signal.

We are looking for a high-impact Solutions Architect to join Skylo Government Systems. This is a rare force-multiplier role positioned at the dynamic intersection of business development executive P&L leadership and core engineering.

As the primary technical bridge between customer requirements and Skylos product roadmap you will translate complex mission needsspanning tactical communications covert operations and hybrid resilient architecturesinto operational capabilities. You will work alongside defense leaders international allies and world-class satellite/cellular architects to deploy direct-to-device communications at a global scale during a pivotal era of growth.

• Bridge Mission & Engineering: Act as the primary technical interface between SGS Business Development / P&L leadership and Skylos core RAN Core Network and Hardware engineering teams. Translate mission-level user stories into technical system architectures and engineering product backlogs.

• Architect Hybrid & Resilient Networks: Design end-to-end architectures integrating 3GPP NTN standards (NB-IoT/5G NR) with legacy defense networks satellite constellations (GEO/MEO/LEO) and tactical cellular edge nodes.

• Support Mission-Critical Use Cases: Create custom solutions for tactical covert and low-probability-of-intercept/detection (LPI/LPD) communications tailored for Special Operations IC collectors and warfighters operating in denied environments.

• Apply Advanced Security Architecture: Implement modern encryption techniques (Suite B CSfC Zero Trust quantum-resistant overlay algorithms) to secure payload data across untrusted satellite links and commercial roaming interfaces.

• Lead Technical Capture & Customer Engagements: Own the technical narrative for high-value government proposals RFI/RFP responses prototype demonstrations and field trials across the DoD IC Interagency and international partners.

• Device & Chipset Integration: Advise defense customers on integrating Skylo-enabled modems commercial smartphones tactical wearables and autonomous uncrewed systems into mission platforms.

• Education: Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Science Telecommunications Systems Engineering or a related technical discipline.

• Communications Theory & DSP: Strong foundation in communications theory digital signal processing (DSP) fundamentals RF link budgets and wave propagation.

• Mobile Communications & Device Technologies: Hands-on understanding of mobile devices chipset integration and cellular protocol stacks (3GPP 4G/5G gNodeB/vRAN architectures).

• Satellite Technologies: In-depth knowledge of satellite communications (SATCOM) architectures (GEO LEO MSS bands) and satellite payload capabilities.

• Government Mission Experience: Strong understanding of national security use cases tactical communications systems (e.g. C5ISR MANET tactical radios) and covert/expeditionary operational constraints.

• Advanced Encryption & Networking: Practical understanding of hybrid networking architectures government cybersecurity frameworks modern network security architectures NSA Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) end-to-end payload encryption and VPN/overlay protocols.

• Client-Facing Impact: Ability to brief military officers intelligence leaders and program managers while maintaining deep credibility with hands-on systems engineers.

• 3GPP NTN Knowledge: Familiarity with 3GPP Release 17/18 NTN standards (NB-NTN NR-NTN).

• Defense Programs Background: Experience working on Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) initiatives USSOCOM acquisition programs or space communications modernization.

• Field Testing & Execution: Hands-on experience executing field trials tactical RF measurements or quick-reaction capability (QRC) prototyping in military environments.

• Clearance Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen. Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance as required by customer programs.

• Background Investigation: Position requires submission to a background investigation and meeting federal eligibility requirements for access to classified national security information.

• Ongoing Compliance: Continued employment in this role is contingent upon the candidates ability to successfully obtain and maintain the required security clearance over time.

With employees working across three continents Skylo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. Our worldwide culture encourages a flexible approach to work and we offer an attractive range of benefits:

• Competitive compensation packages including a stock option-based equity program

• Comprehensive benefits including medical dental vision and retirement plan

• Monthly allowances for wellness and education reimbursement

• A generous time-off policy holidays and the opportunity to temporarily work abroad

• A once-in-a-career opportunity to operate the worlds first commercial live direct-to-device satellite network

• Access to a world-class team across software hardware chipsets telecom satellite and network virtualization

• Open transparent inclusive culture that blends Silicon Valley Nordic and South Asia characteristics

The estimated base salary range for this role is $145000 $155000. Within the range individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors including job-related skills experience and relevant training.

In addition to base salary Skylo offers a competitive benefits package including health insurance retirement plans paid time off and equity options.

Skylo is an equal-opportunity employer and we celebrate diversity. We do not discriminate based on race religion color ancestry national origin caste sex sexual orientation parent or caregiver status political affiliation gender 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 accommodation due to a disability.

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