Regulatory Engineer (Satellite Spectrum) - Remote

Overview

As Regulatory Engineer (Satellite Spectrum) for Planet, you will be a member of our Legal team and will have the opportunity to work on regulatory and licensing issues that may have large compliance and/or financial implications for the company.

In Short

• Prepare domestic and international regulatory licensing documents
• Lead spectrum coordination efforts with government and non-government spectrum users
• Assist with the drafting and review of internal processes and procedures for license compliance
• Align with engineering, launch and manufacturing teams on necessary inputs for regulatory licensing and spectrum coordination
• Draft and prepare filings for government agencies, including license applications, regulatory notifications, scheduled reporting, and rulemaking comments
• Represent Planet’s interest in relevant ITU preparatory and working meetings
• Conduct interference analysis to support licensing, coordination, and policy efforts
• Analyze proposed new laws and regulations for implications to Planet’s global business
• Record-keeping retention and organization

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. person
• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts and significant experience in regulatory licensing
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Experience running interference studies for coordination purposes using Visualyse, MATLAB, STK, or equivalent tools
• 4+ years of previous satellite licensing and/or engineering experience
• Experience working with engineers or in a technical/aerospace environment
• Experience with problem-solving and working with people of all levels
• Advanced experience with Google Suite and Microsoft Office, especially Sheets/Excel and Slides/PowerPoint

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off
• 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Remote-friendly work environment
• Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Home Office Reimbursement
• Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
• Equity
• Commuter Benefits (if local to an office)
• Volunteering Paid Time Off