Global Regulatory & Spectrum Lead for Hyper

KSAT – Kongsberg Satellite Services; Tromsø; On-site; NOK 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary conditions

Very good health insurance and pension

Company cabin

Job summary

KSAT (Kongsberg Satellite Services) is building Hyper, a real-time, global relay network. The Head of Regulatory & Spectrum Affairs will own spectrum access, licensing, and compliance for Hyper, shaping global operating rights across regulators and continued growth of the program.

You will lead a small regulatory function within the Hyper management group, coordinating with KSAT's central spectrum team and Legal to align filings and licensing with KSAT’s portfolio.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of direct satellite regulatory experience with end-to-end filings and coordination.
• Proven track record managing ITU filings and coordination—hands-on with GIMS, SNL, BR IFIC, and API/ A/ CR/ C coordination procedures.
• Strong knowledge of ITU Radio Regulations, CEPT frameworks, and European/national licensing regimes.
• Ability to bridge technical and legal domains—RF systems knowledge with policy interpretation.
• Experience representing satellite operators in high-stakes international coordination meetings.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Policy, or Law.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English; Norwegian a plus.
• Based in Norway with right to work; NATO citizen eligible for clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead all spectrum activities: ITU filings, licensing, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage regulatory timelines and deliverables across projects.
• Contribute to ITU-R study groups and regional consultations.
• Prepare and lead bilateral coordination with satellite operators and national administrations.
• Review regulatory developments and advise on impact on architecture and deployment.
• Ensure Hyper architecture aligns with spectrum availability and rights.
• Support ground-station deployment regulatory aspects.
• Line-manage the Spectrum Engineer and development.

Skills

Regulatory experience

Frequency coordination

Policy & RF bridge

International representation

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Engineering, Telecommunications, Policy, or Law

Tools

GIMS

SNL

BR IFIC

API coordination

Job description

KSAT (Kongsberg Satellite Services) is building Hyper, a real-time, global relay network. The Head of Regulatory & Spectrum Affairs will own spectrum access, licensing, and compliance for Hyper, shaping global operating rights across regulators and continued growth of the program.

You will lead a small regulatory function within the Hyper management group, coordinating with KSAT's central spectrum team and Legal to align filings and licensing with KSAT’s portfolio.