Satellite Policy Associate — Global Regulatory Advocate

InvestedintheMission; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 160,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Long-term incentives

Health, vision, dental coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

SpaceX in Washington, DC is seeking a Satellite Policy Associate to lead Starlink regulatory advocacy worldwide. The role partners with policy advisors and engineers to influence domestic and international licensing, spectrum policy, and compliance for SpaceX spacecraft and services.

Responsibilities include developing broadband and spectrum policies, drafting advocacy pieces, representing SpaceX before the FCC and NTIA, and guiding licensing applications.

Qualifications

• JD or foreign equivalent from an accredited law school.
• 1+ years of experience with regulatory and policy matters.
• Bachelor’s or master's degree in an engineering, math, chemistry, or physics discipline.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing and advocating for broadband and spectrum policies that will further SpaceX’s business objectives and Starlink’s success domestically and internationally
• Draft pleadings, letters, and other advocacy pieces to promote SpaceX’s policy positions
• Contribute to company satellite spectrum policy and outreach activities with government officials at all levels
• Represent and promote the company positions before the FCC, the NTIA, and other Federal agencies, regulators, legislatures, and regional organizations
• Direct regulatory practice to secure necessary U.S. licenses, regulatory compliance, and customer support for all SpaceX spacecraft, earth stations, and services for the Starlink program
• Develop and administer regulatory licensing application preparation, pursuit, and compliance requirements for system and service licensing
• Provide strategic regulatory advice and advocacy support to business development efforts
• Advocate to optimize prospective satellite and telecoms regulatory frameworks and policy environments in alignment with SpaceX business objectives

Skills

Regulatory policy

Legal analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Engineering/Science degree

Job description

SpaceX in Washington, DC is seeking a Satellite Policy Associate to lead Starlink regulatory advocacy worldwide. The role partners with policy advisors and engineers to influence domestic and international licensing, spectrum policy, and compliance for SpaceX spacecraft and services.

Responsibilities include developing broadband and spectrum policies, drafting advocacy pieces, representing SpaceX before the FCC and NTIA, and guiding licensing applications.