Head of Spectrum & Regulatory Affairs

• Deep expertise in ITU Radio Regulations, filing procedures and international coordination processes.

• Strong understanding of satellite communications systems, including RF performance, link budgets, interference analysis and EPFD constraints.

• Experience leading spectrum strategy and regulatory negotiations with administrations and satellite operators.

• Strong knowledge of national licensing frameworks and global regulatory environments.

• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into technical, operational and commercial strategy.

• Confidence representing organisations in international regulatory forums and industry bodies.

• Strong collaboration skills across engineering, mission operations, legal and commercial teams.

• Strategic thinking combined with the ability to drive complex regulatory programmes through to delivery.

You will define and execute the regulatory and spectrum strategy required to secure and protect ITU filings, enable international market access, and ensure compliance across all operational jurisdictions.

You will:

• Own the lifecycle of Open Cosmos' spectrum assets, including the management and protection of ITU filings and regulatory rights.

• Lead global frequency coordination with satellite operators and national administrations.

• Oversee technical studies supporting regulatory submissions, including compatibility analyses, interference modelling, link budgets and EPFD assessments.

• Define and execute the company's long-term spectrum roadmap.

• Enable global market access, managing licensing processes for gateways, TT&C infrastructure and user terminals across multiple jurisdictions.

• Translate regulatory and sovereignty requirements into engineering and operational constraints for satellite networks.

• Act as the key regulatory interface for Mission Operations, Ground Segment and engineering teams.

• Ensure operational compliance with regulatory limits, including spectrum usage, interference thresholds and shutdown procedures.

• Represent Open Cosmos with regulators, international bodies and industry stakeholders.

Aim high, go beyond!

At Open Cosmos we are solving the world's biggest challenges from space, providing businesses, governments and researchers access to more readily available information than ever before - ready for the challenge? Then read on...

The Satcom team is responsible for the design, delivery and performance of Open Cosmos' satellite communications services, spanning the space segment, ground infrastructure and global connectivity.

As Head of Spectrum & Regulatory Affairs, you will lead the stewardship, protection and strategic development of Open Cosmos' global spectrum assets.

This role will be based in any of our locations.

When applying, please submit your CV in English.

• Work at the cutting edge of space technology with customers around the globe.

• A mission-driven company making space accessible to help solve real-world challenges.

• A diverse, ambitious, and supportive team.