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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Space Mission Architect - **Company:** Skylo Technologies - **Location:** Mountain View, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $255,000.0 - $270,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Network Interface Controllers, Link Analysis, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/space-mission-architect-d2d-communications-skylo-technologies-8290149 ## About the Role * Significant experience in space mission architecture or space systems engineering, with a focus on LEO communications constellations or similar complex space systems. * Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, physics, or related field; advanced degree preferred or equivalent experience. * Hands-on experience in spacecraft design and manufacturing, preferably with small satellites or LEO platforms. * Direct experience with communications payload development and/or integration (e.g., cellular, broadband, RF, SDR, or similar advanced comms systems). * Strong skills in mission and system-level modeling and analysis (e.g., link budgets, constellation coverage, performance simulations). * Demonstrated ability to define and manage mission-level requirements, CONOPS, and interface control across multi-disciplinary teams. * Track record of thriving in ambiguous, fast-paced environments-self-starter, comfortable taking ownership and driving decisions with imperfect information. * Excellent communication skills, able to work across hardware, software, product, and business stakeholders. * Every role at Skylo uses AI tools daily to amplify output. We expect active habits using AI tools and a track record of folding new ones into your workflow quickly Security and eligibility * U.S. person (citizen or permanent resident) required due to export control and government customer requirements. * Ability and willingness to obtain and maintain a TS-level clearance. ## Description * Architect an advanced D2D communications mission, including constellation geometry, coverage strategies, link budgets, and overall system performance allocations. * Define and maintain mission-level requirements, CONOPS, and interfaces across space, ground, and user segments for a dual-use (commercial and government) communications system. * Lead constellation-level trade studies (orbit design, platform selection, launch strategy, inter-sat links, spectrum use) to optimize capacity, resiliency, and cost. * Drive the architecture, requirements, and integration approach for advanced communications payloads (RF, digital, and associated processing), ensuring they meet mission KPIs. * Work closely with spacecraft design and manufacturing teams to ensure the LEO platform supports mission, payload, and production needs at scale. * Own end-to-end mission performance modeling and simulation, including link analysis, capacity modeling, and coverage simulations. * Partner with ground systems, network, and product teams to translate user-level service requirements into system-level design and test criteria. * Support system integration, environmental test campaigns, and on-orbit validation, including troubleshooting and root-cause analysis at the constellation level. * Contribute to technical roadmap, proposals, and customer engagements with government and commercial partners, clearly articulating architecture choices and tradeoffs. * Champion a "build fast, learn fast" culture, mentoring engineers and helping establish best practices in mission and systems engineering. ## Related Videos - [Hacking AI at the Edge of the Indian Ocean](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100177-hacking-ai-at-the-edge-of-the-indian-ocean) - [How E.On productionizes its AI model & Implementation of Secure Generative AI.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/623-how-e-on-productionizes-its-ai-model-implementation-of-secure-generative-ai) - [AI Agents & Agentic AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2017-ai-agents-agentic-ai) - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) - [Robots are coming into the wild! 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