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.

STARLINK MARKET ACCESS MANAGER

Starlink will provide high-speed broadband to the world. 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. As a member of the Global Market Access team, you will manage a robust portfolio of countries and/or regions to enable Starlink to serve people and enterprises around the world in the near future.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

For each country and/or region assigned:

• Develop comprehensive and accurate understanding of market access requirements and timelines
• Develop and execute a multi-dimensional regional strategy to enable a quickly growing but sustainable organization by defining regional market access priorities (based on network optimization, consumer growth potential, maximizing utility of infrastructure spend, etc.)
• Develop expertise for assigned market regions and act as a source of information for business topics related to regional geopolitics, national security requirements, and consumer purchasing behaviors
• Obtain internal and external approvals to maximize our ability to operate within current regulations
• Work cross functionally to own and drive the schedule for initial market access and rapid growth of operations
• Obtain legal authorizations necessary to allow Starlink to operate as an internet service provider by applying for and obtaining licenses and spectrum authorizations
• Represent and promote Starlink to national administrations, regulators, legislatures, and regional organizations
• Advocate and negotiate to optimize prospective satellite and telecom regulatory frameworks and policy environments in alignment with business objectives
• Ensure on-going compliance with national policies and market access conditions, particularly with respect to use of radio frequency spectrum

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of experience in project management  

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Working with government/regulatory entities to obtain approvals to conduct new or non-routine operations
• Taking new technologies to market in regulated environments
• Experience managing complex projects
• Successfully managing multiple projects simultaneously within aggressive schedules
• Successfully negotiating complex agreements or issues to resolution
• Understanding of spectrum use and policies
• Knowledge of radiofrequency spectrum technology
• Knowledge of key commercial and nation-state players in the satellite industry

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to travel to other SpaceX offices, vendors, and customers as necessary (up to 50% travel)

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.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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