Space Spectrum Manager & Regulatory Lead

Astroscale; East Hagbourne; Hybride; GBP 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid working

Flexible working hours

25 days holiday

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Relocation allowance considered

Résumé du poste

Astroscale UK is seeking a Spectrum Manager to lead spectrum management and regulatory activities for innovative space programmes. You will coordinate satellite filings, frequency coordination, and licensing, working at the intersection of engineering, regulation and policy.

Engage with Ofcom, ITU and government bodies, guiding engineering teams and developing reports on spectrum aspects while ensuring compliance and supporting mission success across concept to operations.

Qualifications

• University degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications/Radio Frequency or a related field.
• Prior experience in spectrum management or engineering for space systems, including satellite communications systems and/or satellite systems engineering.
• Strong understanding of satellite payload design, earth station characteristics, ITU Radio Regulations, ITU space software, and satellite licensing.
• Ability to manage and take responsibility for delivery of own work, within agreed project budgets and schedules.
• Good understanding of the space industry and ecosystem.
• Excellent interpersonal, organisational, and written/verbal communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences, and strong attention to detail.
• Can demonstrate behaviours in line with Astroscale values (mission and people focused, transparent, innovative and pioneering, diverse and customer focused).

Responsabilités

• Managing Astroscale UK ITU satellite filings and frequency coordination activities, ensuring regulatory deadlines are met and all correspondence is reviewed and responded to in a timely manner.
• Preparing and submitting ITU satellite filings, liaising with Finance and raising purchase requests for filing related fees as needed.
• Producing annual filing reports to Ofcom.
• Negotiating frequency coordination agreements for planned Astroscale UK space activities.
• Technical studies of radio frequency interference, frequency compatibility, link budgets and interference analysis.
• Guiding engineering teams to ensure compliance with ITU and national regulatory frameworks.
• Supporting frequency licensing of ground stations.
• Developing reports, studies, and assessments on spectrum aspects mindful of regulatory and technical constraints.
• Engaging with external Spectrum bodies and stakeholders, including Ofcom, UK Ministry of Defence and ITU.
• Supporting spectrum policy and ITU activities including Working Parties and WRC prep.

Connaissances

Spectrum management

Regulatory compliance

Satellite communications

Stakeholder engagement

Written/verbal communication

Attention to detail

Formation

BSc / MSc in Electrical Engineering / Telecommunications

Outils

SQL

Description du poste

Astroscale UK is seeking a Spectrum Manager to lead spectrum management and regulatory activities for innovative space programmes. You will coordinate satellite filings, frequency coordination, and licensing, working at the intersection of engineering, regulation and policy.

Engage with Ofcom, ITU and government bodies, guiding engineering teams and developing reports on spectrum aspects while ensuring compliance and supporting mission success across concept to operations.