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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # high-impact Solutions Architect - **Company:** Government Systems, Inc. - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $145,000.0 - $155,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** 4G (Telecommunication), Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Modems, Data Transmissions, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Network Architecture, Satcom, Zero Trust Network Access, Systems Architecture, 5G NR, Information Technology - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/solutions-architect-skylo-government-systems-skylo-technologies-9153622 ## About the Role * Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline. * Communications Theory & DSP: Strong foundation in communications theory, digital signal processing (DSP) fundamentals, RF link budgets, and wave propagation. * Mobile Communications & Device Technologies: Hands-on understanding of mobile devices, chipset integration, and cellular protocol stacks (3GPP 4G/5G, gNodeB/vRAN architectures). * Satellite Technologies: In-depth knowledge of satellite communications (SATCOM) architectures (GEO, LEO, MSS bands) and satellite payload capabilities. * Government Mission Experience: Strong understanding of national security use cases, tactical communications systems (e.g., C5ISR, MANET, tactical radios), and covert/expeditionary operational constraints. * Advanced Encryption & Networking: Practical understanding of hybrid networking architectures, government cybersecurity frameworks, modern network security architectures, NSA Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC), end-to-end payload encryption, and VPN/overlay protocols. * Client-Facing Impact: Ability to brief military officers, intelligence leaders, and program managers while maintaining deep credibility with hands-on systems engineers., * 3GPP NTN Knowledge: Familiarity with 3GPP Release 17/18 NTN standards (NB-NTN, NR-NTN). * Defense Programs Background: Experience working on Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) initiatives, USSOCOM acquisition programs, or space communications modernization. * Field Testing & Execution: Hands-on experience executing field trials, tactical RF measurements, or quick-reaction capability (QRC) prototyping in military environments., * Clearance Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen. Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance as required by customer programs. * Background Investigation: Position requires submission to a background investigation and meeting federal eligibility requirements for access to classified national security information. * Ongoing Compliance: Continued employment in this role is contingent upon the candidate's ability to successfully obtain and maintain the required security clearance over time. ## Description As the primary technical bridge between customer requirements and Skylo's product roadmap, you will translate complex mission needs-spanning tactical communications, covert operations, and hybrid resilient architectures-into operational capabilities. You will work alongside defense leaders, international allies, and world-class satellite/cellular architects to deploy direct-to-device communications at a global scale during a pivotal era of growth., * Bridge Mission & Engineering: Act as the primary technical interface between SGS Business Development / P&L leadership and Skylo's core RAN, Core Network, and Hardware engineering teams. Translate mission-level user stories into technical system architectures and engineering product backlogs. * Architect Hybrid & Resilient Networks: Design end-to-end architectures integrating 3GPP NTN standards (NB-IoT/5G NR) with legacy defense networks, satellite constellations (GEO/MEO/LEO), and tactical cellular edge nodes. * Support Mission-Critical Use Cases: Create custom solutions for tactical, covert, and low-probability-of-intercept/detection (LPI/LPD) communications tailored for Special Operations, IC collectors, and warfighters operating in denied environments. * Apply Advanced Security Architecture: Implement modern encryption techniques (Suite B, CSfC, Zero Trust, quantum-resistant overlay algorithms) to secure payload data across untrusted satellite links and commercial roaming interfaces. * Lead Technical Capture & Customer Engagements: Own the technical narrative for high-value government proposals, RFI/RFP responses, prototype demonstrations, and field trials across the DoD, IC, Interagency, and international partners. * Device & Chipset Integration: Advise defense customers on integrating Skylo-enabled modems, commercial smartphones, tactical wearables, and autonomous uncrewed systems into mission platforms. ## Related Videos - [Unleash the power of 5G in your code: transform your apps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1567-unleash-the-power-of-5g-in-your-code-transform-your-apps) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [6 Emerging Technologies We’ll Learn About in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/381-6-emerging-technologies-we-ll-learn-about-in-2025)