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Today Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe - large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. \nWith five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts. Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization.\nAstranis has raised over $1.2 billion from some of the world’s best investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, Baillie Gifford, Blackrock, Fidelity, Franklin Templeton, and Snowpoint, and employs a team of 500 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.\nRegulatory Policy Analyst\nAs Regulatory Policy Analyst at Astranis, you will be responsible for performing research on complex Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulatory constructs, preparing satellite and earth station applications, tracking those applications (and ensuring that they are ultimately granted!), and writing comments that persuade government officials to our point of view. You will work closely with engineers across the company, as well as the Spectrum Engineers and attorneys on the Regulatory Team. As Astranis continues launching satellites to connect millions around the world, we need to secure orbital slots and regulatory approvals.\nIf you are detail oriented, a problem solver, and thrive in a fast paced environment you should apply!\nRole\nWork on mission-critical regulatory projects that span commercial, technical, and operational functions\nDeliver end-to-end licenses, moving from initial information gathering, application, implementation,to ongoing execution of license conditions\nMaster d highly complex topics related to particular regulatory regimes in space -- e.g., the International Telecommunication Union rules around filing for orbital slots or the FCC’s two degree spacing regime for satellites\nDevelop knowledge that becomes a competitive advantage for the company, aggregating everything publicly available and supplementing with the input of our team of expert advisors\nBe ready to roll up your sleeves, dive into the weeds and take ownership of core licensing and regulatory workflows with precision and grit \nPay close attention to details to deliver formal documents that Astranis can be proud of\nRequirements\n2+ years in a fast-paced career: experience working with the FCC or other spectrum regulatory regimes preferred \nB.A. or B.S. required, JD, MBA or other Master's optional\nExtremely high bar for quality deliverables\nProven ability to drive projects to completion, including the final 20% that's the hardest to complete\nCommitment to work hard to help the company succeed\nFast learner, with a demonstrated ability to learn about a technical regulatory topic down to first fundamentals \nProven ability to synthesize complicated topics and details into presentations and documents for internal consumption and external client partners\nDon't meet all these requirements? Apply anyways, let's talk.\nBonus\nRegulatory or wireless spectrum or legal experience\nLaw degree\nWhat we offer: \nAll our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits.\nBase pay is just one component of Astranis’s total rewards package. Your compensation also includes a significant equity package via incentive stock options, high-quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance, 401(k) retirement planning, flexible PTO, and free on-site catered meals.\nAstranis pay ranges are informed and defined through professional-grade salary surveys and compensation data sources. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and the level and scope of the position.\nBase Salary\n$90,000—$120,000 USD\nU.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required\n(To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))\nOur mission and products are built for everyone, regardless of gender, race, creed, or background. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we invite all people to join our team and bring their unique perspectives to make us stronger.\nAstranis SMS Terms of Service\nRecruiting Updates: By opting in, you agree to receive SMS updates, interview coordination, and recruiting communications from Astranis Space Technologies Corp.\n\nOpt-Out: You can cancel this service at any time by replying STOP. We will send one final text confirming your unsubscription.\n\nOpt-In Again: To resume receiving messages, reply START or YES.\n\nSupport & Rates: For assistance, reply HELP or contact us at +16504498097. Message and data rates may apply. 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