Senior Wireless Systems Engineer

About Skylo

Skylo is a global Non-Terrestrial Network service provider based in Mountain View, CA, offering a service that allows smartphone and IoT cellular devices to connect directly over existing satellites. 

Skylo’s direct-to-device service is now live on millions of activated devices across five continents, with more than 60 million square kilometers of coverage, in partnership with multiple satellite operators, mobile network operators (MNOs), Tier-1 chipset makers, and OEMs. Devices connected over satellite are managed and served by Skylo's commercial NTN vRAN, featuring a 3GPP standards-based cloud-native base station and core. Skylo provides anywhere, anytime connectivity solution that seamlessly roams between terrestrial and satellite networks. Our focus is on enabling connected services for people outdoors and connected workflows across three main verticals: mass-market consumer devices, automotive, and industrial IoT.

This role is based in our Espoo, Finland office and requires being onsite 3 days per week

Summary Of How You Will Impact Skylo 

Skylo is hiring a Senior Wireless Systems Engineer at Skylo, you will join the CTO team and play a pivotal role in advancing our mission to deliver reliable, global network connectivity. You will leverage your expertise in wireless systems and emerging technologies, including machine learning, to help build innovative and disruptive products that shape the future of connectivity.

How You Will Contribute 

• Analysis of link budget, satellite antenna and propagation, channel and interference modeling, RF impairments and coexistence
• Contributions to 3GPP RAN4 supporting Skylo's services and roadmap
• Analysis of network performance under various conditions, and optimization of efficiency, reliability, and latency to improve network KPIs
• Develop features for chipset and device certification roadmap to protect Skylo’s strategy and enable value added services
• Simulations at link-level for existing specifications, including 5G NR, 4G NB-IoT and LTE etc. and new technologies e.g. AI for RAN
• Technical documentation and updates for internal and external stakeholders
• Review designs, define test plans, and ensure high-quality deliverables
• Innovate and contribute to Skylo’s IP portfolio

What We Look For 

• Master’s or PhD in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in wireless systems engineering, with a focus on RF/PHY aspects and RAN technologies.
• Deep understanding of wireless communication protocols, including NB-IoT, LTE, 5G, and satellite systems.
• Strong knowledge of 3GPP standards, conformance, and performance requirements for both terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks.
• Experience with protocol and algorithm development, including contributions to standardization bodies such as 3GPP.
• Familiarity with machine learning concepts as applied to wireless communications (e.g., RAN optimization, signal detection, channel modeling); hands-on experience with AI in RAN is a plus.
• Proven ability to conduct in-depth technical research and propose effective, innovative solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of cross-functional collaboration across engineering, product, and operations teams.
• Experience working in fast-paced, dynamic environments such as startups is highly valued.
  

What We Offer

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 and inclusive culture encourages a flexible approach to work, and we also offer an attractive range benefits such as: 

• Competitive compensation packages including a stock option based equity program 
• Comprehensive benefits plan
• Monthly allowances for wellness and education reimbursement
• A generous time off policy, holidays, and the opportunity to temporarily work abroad
• Once in a lifetime opportunity to be a part of developing and running world’s first commercial, live direct-to-device satellite network and service 
• Access to world-class team and talent across tech domains: software, hardware, chipsets, telecom, satellite and network virtualization 
  

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, 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.