Engineering Program Manager

Skylo Technologies • Mountain View, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Skylo is seeking an Engineering Program Manager to coordinate the evolution of its cloud-native software with global satellite network implementation and hardware certification. The role will drive integration between cloud-deployed code, physical ground infrastructure, and partner devices, balancing rapid software iteration with the long lead times and reliability requirements of satellite network operations. The position will help resolve ambiguity across software, hardware, network operations, and vendors as Skylo scales its live direct-to-device service globally. The role is based on-site in Mountain View, California.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field providing a foundation in software and hardware systems.
• At least 5 years of experience managing complex engineering programs integrating cloud-native software with physical infrastructure or telecommunications hardware.
• Proven ability to synchronize the software development lifecycle with hardware testing and network deployment milestones.
• Deep understanding of network implementation constraints, including spectrum coordination or ground station operations.
• Experience with device certification processes and 3GPP standards in partnership with chipset makers or OEMs.
• Experience managing high-stakes vendor relationships and external satellite operator partnerships to meet critical launch dates.
• Expertise adapting agile software practices to long-lead physical network infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated analytical ability to identify and resolve systemic bottlenecks across cross-functional engineering teams.
• Sound judgment in balancing rapid software iteration with the reliability requirements of a live global network.
• Record of aligning technical engineering requirements with non-technical business objectives in a fast-paced environment.
• Expert-level experience with program management tools such as JIRA.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end integration of cloud-native software releases with physical network implementation across global satellite ground stations.
• Synchronize hardware development cycles with firmware and software milestones to support device certification with OEM and chipset partners.
• Navigate technical trade-offs between terrestrial roaming requirements and non-terrestrial network (NTN) performance standards.
• Resolve ambiguity among software engineering, network operations, and external satellite operators to maintain 99.9% service availability.
• Define and track critical-path dependencies for multi-continent network deployments, including regulatory and infrastructure milestones.
• Partner across teams to clarify requirements and drive resource-allocation decisions during high-stakes launch windows.
• Establish post-launch retrospectives that turn operational bottlenecks into automated deployment workflows.
• Manage risks associated with global spectrum coordination and hardware supply chains to prevent project slippage.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages, including a stock option-based equity program.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, and a retirement plan.
• Monthly allowances for wellness and education reimbursement.
• Generous time-off policy and holidays.
• Opportunity to temporarily work abroad.
• Access to a world-class team across software, hardware, chipsets, telecom, satellite, and network virtualization.
• Open, transparent, inclusive culture.

What This Job Offers

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