Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end system testing across Skylo’s global network platform, spanning RAN infrastructure, 3GPP-based cloud-native core networks, back-office and provisioning systems, and integrations with customer and MNO partner networks
- Lead a high-performing global team by managing performance through OKRs and KPIs, remaining technically engaged in diagnosing complex system failures and building a culture of innovation and reliability across multiple time zones
- Define and drive Skylo’s system test strategy to establish a consistent, data-driven view of test coverage, automation efficiency, and bug escape prevention across engineering teams
- Envision, design, and scale Skylo's worldwide system test architecture and lab strategy — maintaining hybrid test environments that span physical devices, satellite channel emulators, and cloud-based automation agents to enable thorough pre-production validation of NTN-specific behaviors
- Maintain traceability between product requirements, test coverage, and release acceptance criteria to ensure complete validation of customer-facing services
- Drive company-wide frameworks and standards for quality, test automation, validation infrastructure, and defect escape prevention, ensuring consistent approaches to tooling, coverage, and release readiness across engineering teams
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field with emphasis on telecommunications, or equivalent practical experience
- 10+ years of hands-on experience in telecommunications system testing and/or test automation, including at least 5 years in a technical leadership or people management role building high-performing teams
- Experience working with or within a mobile network operator (MNO), MVNO, or network equipment vendor; familiarity with MNO operational processes and partner onboarding
- Hands-on experience with formal network change control processes, defining quality gates, and managing test-to-release workflows
- Proficiency with cloud-based test infrastructure (GCP preferred), test automation frameworks (e.g., Robot Framework), and 3GPP RAN/core protocol analysis tools
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical risks into clear narratives and drive alignment across engineering, operations, product, and external partners
- Experience building and leading high-performing engineering teams, with the ability to set technical direction while remaining hands-on
- 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
Nice to Have
- Familiarity with the application of machine learning techniques to test automation, anomaly detection, or network performance analysis
- Prior exposure to satellite-specific testing (GEO/LEO) and/or 3GPP NTN standards (Release 17 and beyond)
Benefits
- Competitive compensation packages including a stock option based equity program
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plan
- Monthly allowances for wellness and education reimbursement
- A generous time off policy, holidays
- Access to a world-class team and talent across tech domains: software, hardware, chipsets, telecom, satellite and network virtualization
Additional Information
- Every role at Skylo uses AI tools daily to amplify output