Regulatory Engineer, Project Kuiper

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Description

Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.

Key job responsibilities

This is a unique opportunity to assist in the development of a global broadband communication system.

As a Regulatory Engineer, You Will

• Work on complex regulatory projects dealing with satellite and spectrum regulations.
• Collaborate with a global team of public policy and legal experts to develop regulatory and policy advocacy strategies.
• Partner with the global licensing team to develop satellite and earth station license applications, and produce technical analyses in support of those applications.
• Develop detailed analysis and simulation products and strategies to enable Kuiper's use of radio frequency spectrum and satellite orbits.
• Work closely with satellite and system design teams to conduct system design trade studies, and to ensure the Kuiper technology and regulatory roadmaps are aligned.
  
  

The ideal candidate has foundational knowledge of communications satellite architectures, link budgets, and orbital dynamics and the ITU Radio Regulations and U.S. satellite regulations. Additionally, the candidate must have the ability to effectively communicate solutions to complex technical problems.

Export Control Requirement

Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

About The Team

The Global Regulatory Affairs team is responsible for enabling and protecting Kuiper's use of radio frequency spectrum throughout the world. The Regulatory Analysis and Systems Engineering Team uses a data driven approach to develop strategies for regulatory and policy advocacy, and to guide the Kuiper system's use of RF spectrum. The Regulatory Analysis and Systems Engineering Team analyzes Kuiper system performance, including how it is affected by RF interference, and works in close collaboration with Kuiper design teams to optimize the satellite architecture and meet its regulatory obligations.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, math or related discipline, or equivalent work experience
• Strong analytical, problem solving and communication skills
• Strong project management skills
• 2 years of experience in satellite communications, telecommunications, and/or radio frequency management
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years experience performing data or system analysis using Python and/or Matlab.
• 5 years experience analyzing satellite communications systems in non-geostationary orbit.
• 5 years experience developing link budgets, analyzing the potential for harmful interference, and optimizing RF system performance.
• Experience in the application of the international Radio Regulations and U.S. satellite regulations.
  
  

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