The purpose of the position is to work with the Regulatory Engineering team to ensure that our client has continued access to the orbital resources and spectrum required to operate its current and future satellite services.

The work includes management and coordination of our client's ITU filings as well as participation in ITU-R meetings and other spectrum regulatory activities to ensure that the international regulatory framework is in place to enable our client to realise its business plans.

The role involves support for and liaison with other departments within our client's business, such as market access, business development, operations and engineering.

The candidate is expected to monitor regulatory developments, establish and maintain positive relationships with government agencies, other regulatory authorities and industry players and generally ensure our client's regulatory activities are conducted accurately, ethically, and according to relevant regulations, laws, and standards.

Key responsibilities:

Planning and carrying out ITU frequency coordination of our client's networks in various frequency bands, including the L-band, S-band, C-band, Ka-band and Q/V-band
Preparing strategy for frequency coordination and orbital slot acquisition
Preparing ITU filings for our client's networks and ensuring that all ITU coordination requirements are met
Formulating and promoting positions and strategies for regulatory activities in relation to spectrum use, including at World Radiocommunication Conferences
Participation in international regulatory meetings at the ITU, CEPT and other bodies to ensure our client's objectives are met
Working collaboratively and constructively with other regulatory and market access teams within the business to ensure coordination in the regulatory effort to support our client's products and systems
Providing technical support on market access and business development activities
Advising our client's market development, commercial and engineering teams, as well as senior management, on regulatory opportunities and risks that may affect our client's interests and business

Essential Knowledge and Skills

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Science, Maths or another related technical discipline and 5+ years of professional relevant experience
Knowledge of satellite communications systems (link budgets, general radio theory and basic orbital mechanics), national and international spectrum regulations, policies and spectrum regulatory, registration and coordination processes
Knowledge of non-satellite wireless products, services and technologies
Experience of working in international regulatory fora (ITU, CEPT)
Understanding of policy and regulatory issues in the satellite sector, especially with regard to licensing and market access
Strong organization and communication skills
Ability to work with diverse groups and strong teamwork skills

Desirable Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of programming languages and/or interference analysis software
Proficiency in second/third language

Regulatory Advisor