Senior Regulatory Engineer, Spectrum & Policy

Blue Origin; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 157,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin, located in Reston, VA, seeks a seasoned regulatory spectrum engineer to help shape the company’s spectrum program. You will provide technical and regulatory guidance, coordinate with FCC and ITU, and advance licensing initiatives across domestic and international domains.

The role emphasizes policy development, cross-functional collaboration, and proactive risk management while supporting new business growth and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• B.S. in electrical engineering, with focus on telecommunications.
• 5-7 years of combined spectrum engineering and policy experience with a corporation, law firm, and/or a government entity.
• Experience identifying and informing compliance procedures and strategy for regulatory requirements.
• Proactive take initiative, maintain motivation and accountability for deliverables.
• Proficiency with RF analysis and coordination tools (e.g., Visualyse, MATLAB, STK, or equivalent).
• Collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams, fostering open communication and shared goals.
• Clear verbal and written communication abilities, capable of conveying complex concepts to legal counterparts.
• Ability to react calmly and with urgency to time-sensitive situations.
• Ability to earn trust and contribute to an inclusive, collaborative culture.

Responsibilities

• With limited support, serve as a technical resource for regulatory and spectrum interests, perform radio frequency interference and compatibility assessments, assist with terrestrial and satellite frequency coordination, formulate and present technical policy positions, assist with spectrum licensing efforts, and assist with ITU advocacy.
• Independently provide guidance on regulations and procedures governing the conduct of the company's business, including compliance with the FCC, ITU, and other regulatory bodies.
• Support development of tools and techniques necessary for spectrum licensing and coordination domestically for the FCC and internationally for the ITU.
• Have knowledge of the FCC and ITU terrestrial and satellite databases containing licensing and registration information and experience using their software programs to explore and create technical data in support of licensing and registration.
• Engage in technical advocacy in front of the FCC, NTIA, and other federal agencies.
• Establish scalable processes and a broad spectrum strategy focused on identifying, addressing, and monitoring compliance risks.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

RF analysis

Policy development

Cross-functional teamwork

Verbal and written communication

Education

B.S. in electrical engineering

Tools

Visualyse

MATLAB

STK

Job description

Blue Origin, located in Reston, VA, seeks a seasoned regulatory spectrum engineer to help shape the company’s spectrum program. You will provide technical and regulatory guidance, coordinate with FCC and ITU, and advance licensing initiatives across domestic and international domains.

The role emphasizes policy development, cross-functional collaboration, and proactive risk management while supporting new business growth and regulatory compliance.