Senior Spectrum & Regulatory Engineer — Satellite Policy

Viasat; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

ViaSat Inc. seeks a senior regulatory professional to bridge satellite engineering and international policy, guiding licenses and market access for global connectivity.

You will coordinate with ITU, FCC and other regulators, shape industry standards, and advise executive leadership on regulatory opportunities and risks, with travel up to 20%. You will influence strategy at a global scale, translating technical priorities into compliant, market-ready solutions while safeguarding spectrum assets

Job description

Viasat seeks a senior regulatory professional to bridge satellite engineering and international policy. You will champion technical interests on the world stage, ensuring licenses and market access while protecting spectrum assets essential to global connectivity.

The role involves coordinating with ITU, FCC, and other regulators, shaping standards, and advising executive leadership on regulatory opportunities and risks. Travel up to 10–20% may be required.