Applications Engineer – Satellite, IoT

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Applications Engineer for Satellite IoT serving as a technical bridge for device manufacturers. Helping integrate satellite connectivity into products and ensure network performance.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeMountain View • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $148,000 - $157,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Cellular Protocol and Call Flow Analysis, particularly in LTE and VoLTE, while effectively collaborating across functions to enhance product and service offerings. Proficient in Network Performance Tuning and skilled in Programming and Automation using Python and shell scripting.

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Cellular Protocol & Call Flow AnalysisCore Network & VirtualizationNetworking ProtocolsProgramming & AutomationNetwork Performance Tuning

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Hard Skills

Cellular Protocol AnalysisCall Flow AnalysisLTEVoLTEEvolved Packet Core (EPC)Networking ProtocolsPythonShell ScriptingNetwork Performance TuningDevice-Level Interfaces

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional CollaborationTechnical Advisory

Tools & Technologies

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Industry Keywords

TelecommunicationChipsetModuleIoT Ecosystems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DNSIoTPythonShell ScriptingTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the primary technical advisor for partners from the initial concept phase.
Provide deep, hands-on technical support throughout the development lifecycle.
Forge strong technical partnerships with device and module makers.
Drive the development and support cycles with manufacturers to ensure their products meet network requirements efficiently.
Architect and implement standardized processes for critical operations.
Serve as a key technical authority who excels at cross-functional collaboration.
Drive the development of self-service tools and resources to empower partners and customers.
Actively establish and manage channels for collecting partner feedback, ensuring their insights are systematically incorporated into product and service enhancements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

7–10 years of experience in the Telecommunication / Chipset / Module industry
Cellular Protocol & Call Flow Analysis: In-depth expertise in LTE, VoLTE, NAS, and SMS call flows with a proven ability to perform detailed analysis of modem logs and PCAP traces for troubleshooting and optimization.
Core Network & Virtualization: Knowledge of key network elements, including RAN, Evolved Packet Core (EPC) / 5G Core, and packet/signal gateways.
Networking Protocols: Strong command of foundational networking protocols such as HTTP, DNS, TCP/IP, and ICMP.
Device & OS Knowledge: Solid understanding of device-level interfaces and protocols for both LTE and IoT ecosystems across various consumer operating systems.
Programming & Automation: Skilled in Python and shell scripting for automation, diagnostics, and development tasks.
Network Performance Tuning: Knowledgeable in analyzing and configuring network parameters related to latency, RF conditions, and timing to ensure optimal performance
You are a fluent daily AI user — you draft, summarize, research, and debug with AI tools without being prompted. You bring your own judgment about when AI output is good enough and when it needs review.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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