Director of Government Affairs & Compliance

About Skylo

Skylo is a global Non-Terrestrial Network service provider based in Mountain View, CA, offering a service that allows smartphone and IoT cellular devices to connect directly over existing satellites. 

Skylo’s direct-to-device service is now live across four continents, with more than 50 million square kilometers of coverage, in partnership with multiple satellite operators, mobile network operators (MNOs), Tier-1 chipset makers, and OEMs. Devices connected over satellite are managed and served by Skylo's commercial NTN vRAN, featuring a 3GPP standards-based cloud-native base station and core. Skylo provides anywhere, anytime connectivity solution that seamlessly roams between terrestrial and satellite networks. Our focus is on enabling connected services for people outdoors and connected workflows across three main verticals: mass-market consumer devices, automotive, and industrial IoT. 

This role is located in Mountain View, CA where we are in office 3 days a week. 

Summary Of How You Will Impact Skylo

The Director of Government Affairs & Compliance will drive Skylo's global regulatory, spectrum, data privacy, and security strategy for Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) and Direct-to-Device (D2D) operations. This role includes securing service authorizations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and representing Skylo with government agencies, international organizations, and trade associations. The candidate will advocate for satellite and NTN initiatives, draft responses to regulatory consultations, and shape industry-wide policies on satellite regulations and spectrum policy.

How You Will Contribute 

• Lead Skylo’s regulatory, spectrum, and standards strategy on a global basis, advocating at international organizations such as the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the Inter-American Commission on Telecommunications (CITEL), and the African Telecommunications Union.
• Support Skylo’s Certification team with setting standards for new chipset, module, and device certification. Lead efforts to further device type acceptance and standards-setting activities in priority countries.
• Support securing service authorizations for NTN services focusing on Africa, Middle East, and the Americas, managing regulatory compliance and keeping abreast of regulatory trends regarding NTN and D2D policy.
• Developing company positions on multilateral consultations, managing relations with foreign governments and telecom regulatory entities, and engaging in public policy debates on satellite spectrum and licensing.
• Provide strategic advice on regulatory issues, device type acceptance, privacy and data security matters, spectrum, and technology development to executive leadership.
• Oversee Skylo’s participation in multilateral organizations and international conferences, ensuring optimal regulatory outcomes and representation at key events.
• Manage cross-functional teams to ensure global regulatory compliance with telecommunications and privacy and data security mandates, appropriate local incorporations, and frequency bands for D2D service operations.

What We Look For

• 15+ years of experience in international government affairs, regulatory policy, spectrum management, and satellite technology.
• Experience in multilateral organizations, including ITU, OAS, and regional spectrum agencies.
• Experience in securing regulatory approvals and authorizations in the satellite communications sector (bonus).
• Proven ability to lead complex international regulatory strategies and advocate for spectrum allocation, with a focus on satellite communications.
• Strong knowledge of mobile satellite services (MSS), the Internet of Things (IoT), and privacy and security regulations.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills. 
• Fluency in Spanish a requirement, other language skills a plus.
• Proven track record of engaging with government officials, regulatory bodies, and trade associations at a global level.
• Up to 25% of travel, including international.

What We Offer

With employees working across three continents, Skylo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. Our worldwide and inclusive culture encourages a flexible approach to work, and we also offer an attractive range benefits such as: 

• 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

Additional information

The compensation range for this position is: $200,000 - $250,000 plus equity. This range reflects the low and high end of the range Skylo reasonably and generally expects to pay the hired candidate in this role.

Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.

EEO Statement
Skylo is an equal-opportunity employer and we celebrate diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, parent or caregiver status, political affiliation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. Please let us know if you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability. 

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