Solutions Architect – Skylo Government Systems

The role

You will act as the technical bridge between business development and engineering teams to translate mission needs into technical architectures. You will design hybrid and resilient networks and lead technical capture for government proposals.

What you will do

• Bridge Mission & Engineering by translating user stories into technical architectures and product backlogs
• Architect hybrid and resilient networks integrating 3GPP NTN standards with legacy defense networks and satellite constellations
• Create custom solutions for tactical, covert, and LPI/LPD communications
• Implement modern encryption techniques to secure payload data
• Lead technical capture and customer engagements for government proposals, RFIs, and RFPs
• Advise defense customers on integrating modems, smartphones, and autonomous systems into mission platforms

Required qualifications

• 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, 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 paylo
• Ability to brief military officers, intelligence leaders, and program managers

Nice to have

• 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

Benefits

• Stock option-based equity program
• Medical, dental, and vision
• Retirement plan
• Monthly allowances for wellness and education reimbursement
• Generous time-off policy
• Holidays
• Opportunity to temporarily work abroad

Before you apply

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be willing and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance
• Requires submission to a background investigation
• Must meet federal eligibility requirements for access to classified national security information

About the company

Skylo is pioneering a technological shift by connecting standard mobile devices and software-defined payloads directly to space networks. Skylo Government Systems is their dedicated defense and national security business unit.