Technical Satellite Policy Analyst

About the role

SpaceX is expanding the Starlink satellite network to provide global internet connectivity. This role focuses on navigating the complex regulatory landscape of telecommunications to ensure the constellation can grow and operate effectively. You will bridge the gap between technical engineering and government policy to secure necessary spectrum access.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Analyze interference environments when acquiring new radio frequency spectrum.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to create, test, and validate models for spectrum sharing.
• Review FCC and ITU regulations to determine if updates or modernization efforts are necessary.
• Represent SpaceX in ITU Working Group meetings to advocate for favorable policy changes.
• Build and maintain relationships with federal agencies to improve collaborative efforts.
• Manage projects from inception to completion with full accountability for outcomes.

This role focuses on navigating the complex regulatory landscape of telecommunications to support the growth of the Starlink constellation. You will analyze interference environments when acquiring new radio frequency spectrum, and you will collaborate with engineering teams to create, test, and validate models for spectrum sharing. The work is central to ensuring the constellation can grow and operate effectively.

The role blends technical analysis with policy advocacy. You will review FCC and ITU regulations to determine if updates or modernization efforts are necessary, represent SpaceX in ITU Working Group meetings to advocate for favorable policy changes, and build and maintain relationships with federal agencies to improve collaborative efforts. You will also manage projects from inception to completion with full accountability for outcomes.

Success in this role requires the ability to bridge technical engineering and government policy. Candidates with proficiency in Python, Matlab, R, or similar languages for statistical modeling and Monte Carlo analysis, and with practical experience working with time and frequency domain data, will be well prepared. Knowledge of digital electronics, RF transmission, and modulation techniques is also valuable. The role offers the opportunity to shape the regulatory environment for one of the world's most important satellite networks, and to work at the intersection of engineering and public policy. It is ideal for someone who enjoys complex, high-visibility technical and regulatory challenges, and who can communicate effectively with both engineers and policymakers. Strong writing and analytical skills are central to the role, and the ability to work with senior stakeholders is important.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Engineering, Physics, Business Analytics, or a related STEM field.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in technical writing.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee to meet ITAR requirements.

Nice to have

• Proven track record of influencing product or service outcomes.
• 2 or more years of experience drafting policies that required executive-level approval.
• Proficiency in Python, Matlab, R, or similar languages for statistical modeling and Monte Carlo analysis.
• Practical experience working with time and frequency domain data.
• Knowledge of digital electronics, RF transmission, and modulation techniques like AM and FM.

Skills & tools

Technical writing, spectrum modeling, regulatory analysis, Python, Matlab, or R, RF theory.

Practical notes

This position requires working on-site, with the expectation of extended hours and weekend work during critical project phases. You must be available for travel up to 40% of the month. Compensation includes base salary, potential stock options or long-term cash awards, discretionary bonuses, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Benefits include medical, vision, and dental insurance, 401(k), disability and life insurance, paid parental leave, 3 weeks of vacation, and at least 10 paid holidays.

About the company

Based in Starbase, Texas, a company pursues work in spaceflight, telecom, and artificial intelligence. A unit handles rocket launches, leading yearly orbital counts beyond other national and commercial teams. Another unit runs Starlink, a satellite communications firm. A third area, through SpaceXAI, advances Grok and AI integration with X, while managing data center operations. Roles often cross these paths. Candidates with engineering, software, or operations backgrounds may find chances to join projects that span launch, connectivity, and machine learning efforts in this Texas-based enterprise.