Satellite Policy Associate (Starlink Regulatory Affairs)

SpaceX(7 days ago)

Washington, DCOnsiteFull TimeJunior$150,000 - $215,000Regulatory Affairs

About this role

The Satellite Policy Associate for Starlink will support SpaceX’s efforts to shape and manage the regulatory environment that enables global Starlink services. The role sits on the Starlink Regulatory Team and leverages legal expertise to advocate to domestic and international regulatory bodies and partner with technical and policy teams. It focuses on ensuring licensing, compliance, and policy frameworks align with SpaceX business objectives.

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Required Skills

Regulatory Advocacy
Policy Drafting
Spectrum Policy
Licensing
Regulatory Compliance
Government Relations
Legal Writing
Strategic Advice
RF Technology
FCC Experience

Qualifications

JD or Foreign Equivalent
Bachelor's Degree (Engineering/Math/Chemistry/Physics)
Master's Degree (Engineering/Math/Chemistry/Physics)
ITAR Eligibility (U.S. Citizen/Green Card/Asylee/Refugee or Dept. of State Authorization)

About SpaceX

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SpaceX is an aerospace manufacturer and launch services company that designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. Founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology and ultimately enable human life on other planets, it developed the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets, the Dragon crew/cargo spacecraft, and the next‑generation Starship — with a strong emphasis on reusable boosters. SpaceX provides commercial and government launch services (including crewed ISS missions, satellite deployments and rideshares) and operates the Starlink broadband constellation. The company is known for rapid iterative development and cost‑reduction through reuse to expand access to space.