Principal RF Payload Lead Engineer
SkyLo TechnologiesMountain View, California, United States
Posted January 29, 2026
197200 - 240975 USD
Full Time
About the Company
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.
Job Description
Skylo is hiring a Principal RF Payload Lead Engineer to own the complete technical solution for advanced RF communications payloads enabling direct-to-device (D2D) connectivity from LEO spacecraft.
Requirements
- Define and own the RF payload architecture for direct-to-device services on LEO spacecraft
- Lead the design, analysis, and optimization of phased-array antennas for LEO missions
- Own end-to-end RF and communications link design for LEO space-to-ground cellular connectivity
- Define and manage RF payload interfaces with the spacecraft bus
- Lead payload-level integration and test
Benefits
- 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
