Senior Spectrum Engineer, International WRC Spectrum Management

Amazon; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Dubai is seeking a Senior Spectrum Engineer to develop and execute strategies for improving the use of radio frequency spectrum and satellites. This role involves analyzing satellite systems, engaging with regulatory bodies, and advancing proposals for spectrum management. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and experience in satellite communications. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential. This position may require some travel and compliance with export control regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or telecommunications required.
• Experience analyzing satellite communications systems in non-geostationary orbit.
• Strong analytical problem solving and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies for improving Kuiper’s use of spectrum and satellite orbits.
• Engage with regulatory bodies to support Kuiper's objectives.
• Analyze satellite filing status and spectrum allocation.

Skills

Analyzing satellite communications systems in non-geostationary orbit

Experience in ITU regulations

Strong analytical problem solving

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

In-house tools for analysis

Job description

The Senior Spectrum Engineer employs their expertise to develop and execute strategies for improving enabling and protecting Kuipers use of radio frequency spectrum and satellite orbits. The Senior Spectrum Engineer will develop analysis and simulations to model the Kuiper network and propose frameworks for spectrum and orbit use internationally and determine sharing opportunities for coexisting with other providers of satellite services as well as with telecommunications services that use our frequency bands. You will develop present and defend technical studies and execute the strategy with internal stakeholders in ITU study groups Regional Telecommunications Organizations and other multilateral and regulatory bodies.

Key job responsibilities

• Developing and executing technical and advocacy strategies to support Kuiper ITU objectives within the ASMG region
• Developing tools and analyses to support ITU study initiatives international and domestic regulatory meetings and the technical foundations for international regulatory advocacy strategies
• Participating in ITU study groups Regional Telecommunications Organizations and other multilateral and regulatory bodies to advance the strategy for enabling and protecting Kuipers use of radio frequency spectrum and satellite orbits
• Analyzing information related to satellite filings status of satellite spectrum allocations and relevant sharing studies
• Anticipating spectrum and regulatory needs and engage with the Kuiper satellite and architecture design teams licensing teams coordination teams and legal teams to communicate spectrum and regulatory considerations as they relate to system objectives
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to identify tradeoffs risks and opportunities; remove bottlenecks; and establish mechanisms to speed progress

A day in the life

The Senior Spectrum Engineer employs their expertise to develop and execute strategies for improving enabling and protecting Kuipers use of radio frequency spectrum and satellite orbits. The Senior Spectrum Engineer will develop analysis and simulations to model the Kuiper network and propose frameworks for spectrum and orbit use internationally and determine sharing opportunities for coexisting with other providers of satellite services as well as with telecommunications services that use our frequency bands. You will develop present and defend technical studies and execute the strategy with internal stakeholders in ITU study groups Regional Telecommunications Organizations and other multilateral and regulatory bodies.

About the team

The Global Regulatory Affairs team is responsible for enabling and protecting Kuipers use of radio frequency spectrum at home and abroad defining and leading the Project Kuiper regulatory agenda. The team operates worldwide engaging with the ITU and regional organizations coordinating the use of spectrum with other operators gaining country access and promoting safety in space. The Global Regulatory Affairs team works in close collaboration with the Kuiper technical design and business teams to optimize for spectrum sharing and customer experience as well as with Amazons public policy and legal teams to enhance the overall international regulatory strategy.

Some travel both domestic and international will be required.

This position may require access to information technology or hardware that is subject to export control laws and regulations including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Employment in this position is contingent upon obtaining any required export licenses or other approvals from the United States government. As such the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain any necessary export licenses or approvals based on their nationality citizenship and any other factors considered by the applicable export control regulations.

Required Experience

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline (telecommunications)
• Experience analyzing satellite communications systems in nongeostationary orbit
• Experience in ITU regulations related to satellite communications systems in nongeostationary orbit
• Experience developing inhouse tools and products for analysis of satellite communication systems
• Knowledge of domestic regulatory frameworks applicable to satellite systems in the ASMG region
• Experience in satellite communications and/or spectrum management
• Experience performing satellite system communication system spectrum management or data analysis related to analyzing the performance of communication systems
• Experience in the application of the ITU Radio Regulations
• Experience developing technical studies and advancing proposals within regulatory and multilateral bodies
• Strong analytical problem solving and communication skills

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