Astranis

Team Lead - Regulatory

San Fransisco, California, United States

$170-215k

Full Time

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Job description

As a team, we’ve launched five satellites into orbit, signed ten commercial deals worth over $1 billion in revenue, raised over $750 million from top global investors, and recruited a team of over 400 world-class engineers. We all work out of our (legendary) San Francisco office, which was once used to build ships during the World Wars.

Our satellites, which operate from geostationary orbit (GEO), weigh only 400 kg and utilize a proprietary software-defined radio payload. Each satellite can connect over two million people, and we’re very excited for the impact we’ll soon have in the Philippines, Peru, Mexico, and more!

Backed by substantial funding and a passionate, collaborative team, we offer a rewarding work environment where you'll learn and make a significant impact, no matter where you are in your career.

As the Team Lead of Astranis's Regulatory team, you will be the primary point of contact between Astranis and domestic/international regulators. Today, Astranis operates five satellites on orbit and has a portfolio of 10+ orbital slots around the world. It will be your job to help us scale from 5 satellites in GEO to over 100.

Role

Drive the licensing of geostationary communications satellites from pre-launch to end-of-life
Interface with the ITU and other filers to manage the orbital slot filing and coordination process for a large and growing portfolio of slots in Ka, Ku, and Q/V bands
Secure licenses to operate each block of spacecraft (from, e.g., FCC, UK CAA, German BNetzA, others)
Manage the procurement of relevant market access / landing rights for all Astranis satellites
Represent Astranis in relevant industry working groups, federal rule makings, and international conferences
Manage Astranis's advocacy efforts to shape relevant domestic and international policies
Manage the small & growing Astranis regulatory team as a people manager

Desired Qualifications

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 space object licensing requirements (in the US, UK, and elsewhere)
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
Deep technical understand of spectrum coordination
Willingness and ability to travel

Bonus

Prior experience working for a relevant satellite industry regulator

What we offer:

All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits.

Base pay is a single component of Astranis's total rewards package, which may also include equity in the form of incentive stock options, high quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance benefits, flexible PTO, 401(K) retirement, and free on-site catered meals.

Astranis pay ranges are informed and defined through professional-grade salary surveys and compensation data sources. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and the level and scope of the position.

Base Salary

$170,000—$215,000 USD

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.