RAN Infrastructure 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 an 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 located in Mountain View, CA where we are onsite a minimum of 3 days a week in office. 

Summary Of How You Will Impact Skylo

Skylo is hiring a Senior RAN Implementation Engineer for our network implementation team. Reporting directly to the Director of Network Implementation, the selected candidate will develop and manage RAN infrastructure along with EMS and RMS. The role includes implementing and deploying RAN Software and Hardware components across the LAB and Production environments. This is a terrific opportunity for a candidate who wants to make a visible impact in the dynamic environment of an early-stage startup focused on an exploding market segment.

How You Will Contribute 

• Deploy, configure, and integrate RAN components, including RF, and backhaul network interfaces.
• Ensure seamless integration of RAN equipment into existing network infrastructure across various test and production environments.
• Actively participate in network planning and coverage analysis to ensure the network meets coverage and capacity requirements.
• Proactively troubleshoot RAN and associated component issues to keep up the service quality.
• Collaborate with the technology teams for timely updates, patches, and system improvements in RAN infrastructure.
• Support EMS and RMS operations to enable proactive fault detection and management.
• Troubleshoot GPS Sync, frequency mismatch and any misconfiguration issues
• Work closely with network operations, design, and planning teams to align RAN implementation with overall network strategy.
• Actively contribute to the ongoing optimization of network performance.
• Maintain detailed documentation of RAN configurations and generate reports on network performance.
• Optimize RAN components' deployment, response, and service restoration time.
• Travel is required to various network sites for deployment, troubleshooting, and optimization activities.

What We Look For 

• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in RAN implementation, planning, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Strong knowledge of LTE, 5G, and NTN technologies.
• Exposure to network protocols, backhaul, and transmission systems. 
• Proficiency in network planning tools and KPI analysis.
• Knowledge of EMS and RMS tools for network automation and monitoring
• Experience in vendor equipment (Ericsson, Nokia, Huawei, etc.).
• Familiarity with scripting and automation for network analysis is a plus

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 including medical, dental, vision, retirement 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 

Additional information

The compensation range for this position is: $123,500 - $131,325. This range reflects the low and high end of the range Skylo reasonably and generally expects to pay the hired candidate in this role.

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.