Astranis is connecting the four billion people in the world who do not currently have access to the internet. We are building the next generation of smaller, lower-cost spacecraft to bring the world online.
We are well-funded by some of the best investors in the business and have raised over $350 million to date. We have a world-class team that is passionate about building amazing technology. And we have a fun and collaborative work environment where you will learn a lot and make a huge impact no matter where you are in your career. Just check out our Glassdoor reviews to see what our team has to say about working at Astranis.
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Regulatory Manager
As the Regulatory Manager, you will be the primary point of contact for Astranis’s orbital slot, spectrum, and satellite licensing obligations. You will work closely with a wide array of teams throughout the company, and will have direct interaction with senior business leaders. Astranis is rapidly scaling its satellite production activities, so this role will have significant growth potential. Come help get the next 4 billion people online!
Role:
- Drive the licensing of geostationary communications satellites from pre-launch to end-of-life
- Coordinate with relevant internal stakeholders to develop long term orbital slot procurement and management plans, and execute on those plans
- Interface with the ITU and other filers to manage the orbital slot coordination process
- Manage relevant launch and operation licensing obligations for Astranis’s satellites, including regularly engaging with agencies such as the FCC, the UK Ofcom, and the UK CAA
- Manage the procurement of relevant landing rights for all of Astranis’s satellites
- Develop and advocate for spectrum policies that will further Astranis’s business interests
- Represent Astranis in relevant industry working groups, federal rule makings, and international conferences
Requirements:
- Direct experience working with relevant national and international regulators to procure the use of orbital slots; familiarity with the BIU satellites and replacement authorizations
- Significant understanding of the ITU, including working knowledge of Coordination Requests, the Radio Regulations, FSS, and both planned and non-planned bands
- Significant understanding of, and demonstrated ability working with, both US and UK space object licensing requirements
- Significant understanding of, and demonstrated ability working with, national regulators to secure satellite landing rights
- Excellent communication skills with legal and non-legal audiences
- High adaptability; ability to gain expertise in multiple regulatory areas
- Willingness and ability to travel
- Willingness to work out of our San Francisco headquarters — this is not a remote position
Bonus:
- Prior experience working for a relevant satellite industry regulator
U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required
(To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))
Our mission and our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger.
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