Regulatory Engineer - Satellite Ground Stations

Northwood Space; New Mexico; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwood Space is hiring a Regulatory Engineer to license its global ground station network. You will file earth station applications in the U.S. and internationally, manage ITU filings, and keep a fast-growing licensing pipeline organized from request to grant.

Turn satellite/antenna data into regulator-ready filings and coordinate with customers, outside counsel, and internal teams. The role requires hands-on regulatory experience, strong technical writing, and the ability to manage multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, aerospace, physics, or related field.
• 3–6 years in satellite communications, spectrum regulatory work, or RF systems.
• Hands-on experience with US earth station/spacestation filings (FCC Part 25 and/or Part 5).
• Knowledge of ITU Radio Regulations and ITU data filing.
• Strong written communication for regulators and customers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, file, and track earth station applications before FCC and international regulators.
• Build filings content: link budgets, EIRP, G/T, antenna patterns, and RF analyses.
• Support ITU filings (Appendix 4 data) and track status.
• Own the Jira space: triage requests, update status, dashboards, and metrics.
• Act as technical contact for customers' regulatory teams.
• Track post-grant obligations and license renewals.
• Support equipment certification and type approval for antennas.

Skills

Regulatory filings

ITU Regulations

Technical writing

Satellite links

Jira management

Education

Bachelor's degree (Electrical / Aerospace / Physics)

Tools

SpaceCap

SpaceVal

TerRaSys

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Northwood Space is hiring a Regulatory Engineer to license its global ground station network. You will file earth station applications in the U.S. and internationally, manage ITU filings, and keep a fast-growing licensing pipeline organized from request to grant.

Turn satellite/antenna data into regulator-ready filings and coordinate with customers, outside counsel, and internal teams. The role requires hands-on regulatory experience, strong technical writing, and the ability to manage multiple