Solutions Architect – Skylo Government Systems

Skylo Technologies • Mountain View, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Skylo Government Systems (SGS) is our dedicated defense and national security business unit. We take Skylo’s 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 Skylo’s product roadmap, you will translate complex mission needs—spanning tactical communications, covert operations, and hybrid resilient architectures—into 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Strong foundation in communications theory, digital signal processing (DSP) fundamentals, RF link budgets, and wave propagation.
• Hands-on understanding of mobile devices, chipset integration, and cellular protocol stacks (3GPP 4G/5G, gNodeB/vRAN architectures).
• In-depth knowledge of satellite communications (SATCOM) architectures (GEO, LEO, MSS bands) and satellite payload capabilities.
• Strong understanding of national security use cases, tactical communications systems (e.g., C5ISR, MANET, tactical radios), and covert/expeditionary operational constraints.
• 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.
• Ability to brief military officers, intelligence leaders, and program managers while maintaining deep credibility with hands-on systems engineers.
• 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.
• Position requires submission to a background investigation and meeting federal eligibility requirements for access to classified national security information.
• Continued employment in this role is contingent upon the candidate’s ability to successfully obtain and maintain the required security clearance over time.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with 3GPP Release 17/18 NTN standards (NB-NTN, NR-NTN).
• Experience working on Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) initiatives, USSOCOM acquisition programs, or space communications modernization.
• Hands-on experience executing field trials, tactical RF measurements, or quick-reaction capability (QRC) prototyping in military environments.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical interface between SGS Business Development / P&L leadership and Skylo’s core RAN, Core Network, and Hardware engineering teams.
• Translate mission-level user stories into technical system architectures and engineering product backlogs.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Advise defense customers on integrating Skylo-enabled modems, commercial smartphones, tactical wearables, and autonomous uncrewed systems into mission platforms.

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
• 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

What This Job Offers

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