SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
SPECTRUM COORDINATION MANAGER (TOP SECRET CLEARED)
The spacecraft engineering team in Hawthorne is growing to support our R&D satellite programs that are pushing the boundaries of in-space capabilities. Our missions support scientific research, classified national security space and commercial opportunities. As we grow our classified mission manifest, we are looking for a spectrum coordination manager to join our team. Telecommunication is a heavily regulated business and this position will direct SpaceX advocacy to ensure these regulations enable and protect the provision of this ground-breaking service.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and advocate for broadband and spectrum policies that will further SpaceX’s business objectives
- Represent and promote the company positions during technical coordination interchanges with other operators and external parties
- Draft pleadings, letters, and other advocacy pieces to promote SpaceX’s policy positions, technical analyses, and help manage spectrum licensing
- Contribute to company satellite spectrum policy and outreach activities with government officials at all levels
- Help drive technical analyses pertaining to orbital debris, satellite brightness, and radio frequency interference
- Engage with the satellite mission management and policy teams to interface with customer sponsors for developing appropriate frameworks for coordination and deconfliction
- 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
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
- 2+ years of experience in the telecommunications sector
- U.S. Citizen
- Active Top Secret or Top Secret SCI clearance
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Juris Doctor degree
- Experience with and understanding of broadband policy, foreign and domestic
- Experience with and understanding of spectrum use and policies
- Knowledge of radiofrequency spectrum technology
- Experience working with the Federal Communications Commission and National Telecommunications and Information Administration
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Willingness to travel
- An active clearance may provide the opportunity for you to work on sensitive SpaceX missions; if so, you will be subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
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