Skylo · 13 hours ago
Staff RAN Operations Engineer
Mountain View, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$164K/yr - $174K/yr
6+ years expSkylo 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. They are seeking a Staff RAN Operations Engineer to support live network performance, execute RAN optimization activities, and act as a Level-3 escalation point for RAN-related incidents.
Information TechnologyInternet of ThingsSatellite CommunicationTelecommunicationsWireless
Responsibilities
RAN KPI Support & Analysis: Monitor and analyze KPI domains including attach/access success rates, RRC behavior, and RF performance (SINR, RSSI, noisefloor)
Production RAN Optimization: Execute parameter tuning and configuration adjustments to improve network stability and coverage consistency under established change-management processes
Advanced Technical Support (Level 3): Act as the L3 escalation authority for RAN-related production incidents, performing deep root cause analysis using eNodeB/gNodeB logs and RF telemetry
AI/ML for Network Ops: Develop and implement Anomaly Detection models for RAN KPIs to preemptively identify "silent failures" before they impact customer SLAs
Incident Support & Prevention: Participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation to support RCA efforts and identify recurring failure patterns across RAN, Core, and cloud infrastructure
Operational Governance: Author and enforce high-standard MOPs (Methods of Procedure) to ensure all RAN changes are auditable, safe, and backed by a clear rollback strategy
NTN Physics Optimization: Manage unique satellite-specific challenges, including link budget sensitivity, Doppler compensation, and the impact of high latency on 3GPP protocol timers (T300/T310)
NetOps Enablement: Translate RAN behavior into detection logic and operational runbooks, while mentoring L2 NOC engineers on KPI interpretation and Linux-based troubleshooting
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree (or equivalent professional experience) in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or Computer Science
6–10+ years of experience in RAN engineering and operations, specifically supporting live production LTE/5G networks
Significant experience managing vRAN/ORAN architectures and containerized network functions using Kubernetes (GCP preferred)
Proven experience applying Machine Learning to wireless network optimization, specifically for predictive trend analysis
Deep knowledge of NAS/AS layers, RRC state machines, and protocol analysis (Wireshark/PCAP) at the S1-U and Uu interfaces
Proficiency in Linux, Cloud platforms (GCP), and automation tools like Python or Ansible for operational scaling
Understanding of 3GPP Control Plane Cellular IoT, SCEF (Service Capability Exposure Function), and exposure to IoT testing
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
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
Open, transparent, inclusive culture that blends the Silicon Valley, Nordic and South Asia characteristics
Company
Skylo
Skylo is a global non-terrestrial service provider that allows smartphone and IoT cellular devices to connect directly over satellites.
51-200 employees
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$183MKey Investors
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2025-02-27Series Unknown· $30M
2024-02-13Series C· $37M
2020-01-21Series B· $103M
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