Head of Spectrum & Regulatory Affairs - Open Cosmos This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience. Open Cosmos and our selected partners use cookies and similar technologies (together “cookies”) that are necessary to present this website, and to ensure you get the best experience of it. If you consent to it, we will also use cookies for analytics purposes. See our Cookie Policy to read more about the cookies we set. You can withdraw and manage your consent at any time, by clicking “Manage cookies” at the bottom of each website page. Accept all cookies Decline all non-necessary cookies Cookie preferences Select which cookies you accept On this site, we always set cookies that are strictly necessary, meaning they are necessary for the site to function properly. If you consent to it, we will also set other types of cookies. You can provide or withdraw your consent to the different types of cookies using the toggles below. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time, by clicking the link “Manage Cookies”, which is always available at the bottom of the site. To learn more about what the different types of cookies do, how your data is used when they are set etc, see our Cookie Policy . Strictly necessary These cookies are necessary to make the site work properly, and are always set when you visit the site. Vendors Teamtailor Analytics These cookies collect information to help us understand how the site is being used. Vendors Teamtailor Accept these cookies Decline all non-necessary cookies Skip to main content common--header--menu#toggle" data-common--header--menu-target="button" > Career menu Employee Log in as employee Candidate Log in to Connect Share page Facebook X LinkedIn Mail CRO · SATCOM (Broadband and Narrowband) · Multiple locations · Hybrid Head of Spectrum & Regulatory Affairs Apply for this job 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. What will you be doing? 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. What You’ll bring 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. This role will be based in any of our locations. To apply, you must have the legal right to work in your chosen location. When applying, please submit your CV in English. Why Open Cosmos? 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. Division CRO Department SATCOM (Broadband and Narrowband) Role Regulatory Manager Locations Harwell, UK, Athens, Greece, Barcelona, Spain, Open Cosmos Balears (Mallorca), Porto, Portugal, Tenerife Remote status Hybrid Employment type Full-time About Open Cosmos Open Cosmos is dedicated to solving customer problems with insights from space. Whether this is monitoring agricultural yields, assessing the damage of oil spills or providing navigation solutions, we believe that data from satellites is the most effective and sustainable way of achieving this. Apply for this job CRO · SATCOM (Broadband and Narrowband) · Multiple locations · Hybrid Head of Spectrum & Regulatory Affairs Loading application form Career site Data & privacy Manage cookies Employee login Candidate Connect login Already working at Open Cosmos? Let’s recruit together and find your next colleague. Log in Applicant tracking system by Teamtailor
Location
Didcot, GB
Total raised
$63.0M
Last stage
Growth
Investors
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