About the Role
This role involves leading regulatory strategy for a next-generation satellite broadband network, focusing on spectrum access, orbital coordination, and international compliance to enable global service deployment.
Responsibilities
- Lead development of regulatory strategies for satellite spectrum and orbital filings
- Represent the company in international forums including the International Telecommunication Union
- Coordinate with technical teams to align policy positions with system design
- Engage with government agencies on spectrum coordination matters
- Monitor and respond to regulatory proceedings affecting satellite operations
- Advocate for favorable regulatory treatment in key markets
- Prepare filings for national and international regulatory bodies
- Analyze proposed regulatory changes and assess potential impacts
- Support licensing efforts for satellite network operations
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on compliance requirements
- Develop positions on emerging regulatory issues in satellite communications
- Engage with external stakeholders including industry groups and regulators
- Track global regulatory trends affecting satellite broadband services
- Support spectrum negotiation strategies with incumbent users
- Ensure policy positions reflect technical capabilities and constraints
- Assist in preparing senior leadership for regulatory discussions
- Maintain awareness of orbital debris mitigation regulations
- Contribute to long-term regulatory roadmaps for constellation expansion
- Work with international partners on regulatory alignment
- Provide input on regulatory risks in business planning
Nice to Have
- Juris Doctor or advanced technical degree
- Direct experience with ITU World Radiocommunication Conferences
- Prior work with satellite constellation regulatory strategies
- Familiarity with FCC licensing processes for satellite systems
- Experience in spectrum negotiation with government or commercial entities
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements in multiple jurisdictions
- Track record of successful spectrum coordination outcomes
Compensation
Competitive salary and equity
Work Arrangement
On-site
Team
Part of the Starlink policy team focused on global regulatory engagement
What You’ll Do
- Develop and execute regulatory strategies for a large low Earth orbit satellite constellation
- Engage with international regulators and standards bodies
- Support technical coordination efforts to avoid interference with other satellite systems
- Lead policy positions on spectrum sharing and orbital debris mitigation
- Advocate for regulatory frameworks that support innovative satellite services
Who You Are
- A strategic thinker with deep regulatory knowledge in satellite communications
- Comfortable working across technical and policy domains
- Driven to solve complex regulatory challenges at global scale
- Experienced in representing organizations in formal regulatory proceedings
- Committed to advancing next-generation space-based internet services
Available for qualified candidates
