Satellite Policy & Regulatory Associate

United States Digital Space LLC; United States; Remote; USD 160,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term incentives (stock)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Medical, Vision, & Dental

401(k) plan

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Starlink Regulatory Affairs is seeking a Satellite Policy Associate to direct advocacy with global regulators and ensure compliant, scalable satellite broadband expansion.

As a member of the Starlink Regulatory Team in Washington, DC, you will leverage your legal training to draft pleadings, engage with FCC/NTIA, and coordinate with engineers and business leads on policy for domestic and international portfolios. The role requires travel ~20% and on-site work in DC.

Qualifications

• JD or foreign equivalent from an accredited law school.
• 1+ years of experience with regulatory and policy matters.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing and advocating for broadband and spectrum policies that will further the company’s business objectives and Starlink’s success domestically and internationally
• Draft pleadings, letters, and other advocacy pieces to promote the company’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 the company 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 the company business objectives

Skills

Regulatory expertise

Policy advocacy

Legal analysis

Communication skills

FCC experience

Education

JD or foreign equivalent

Job description

Starlink Regulatory Affairs is seeking a Satellite Policy Associate to direct advocacy with global regulators and ensure compliant, scalable satellite broadband expansion.

As a member of the Starlink Regulatory Team in Washington, DC, you will leverage your legal training to draft pleadings, engage with FCC/NTIA, and coordinate with engineers and business leads on policy for domestic and international portfolios. The role requires travel ~20% and on-site work in DC.