
Regulatory Engineer
- London
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Represent Viasat in regulatory committees and working groups on frequency allocation and spectrum sharing matters, for example the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and regional organizations
- Participate in national preparations for World Radiocommunication Conferences (WRCs) and ITU-R Working Parties
- Represent Viasat in other international organizations dealing with spectrum matters, such as the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
- Represent Viasat in standardization bodies, such as 3GPP and ETSI
- Represent Viasat in satellite industry trade associations, e.g. GSOA
- Develop positions, strategies and input contributions for meetings
- Provide technical support on market access and business development activities
- Advise Viasat’s market development, commercial and engineering teams, as well as senior management, on regulatory opportunities and risks
- Plan and carry out ITU frequency coordination of Viasat networks in various frequency bands, including L-band, S-band, C-band, Ka-band and Q/V-band
- Prepare strategy for frequency coordination and orbital slot acquisition
- Prepare ITU filings for Viasat networks and ensuring that all ITU coordination requirements are met
- Establish and maintain productive relationships with government officials and other stakeholders
- Work closely with other teams within the company (business, technical, legal, accounting, etc.) to obtain necessary factual inputs and facilitate appropriate internal review of planned regulatory submissions
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Science, Maths or another related technical field and 5+ years of professional relevant experience
- Knowledge of satellite communications systems (link budgets, general radio theory and basic orbital mechanics), national and international spectrum regulations, policies and spectrum regulatory, registration and coordination processes
- Knowledge of non-satellite wireless products, services and technologies
- Experience of working in international regulatory and standardization fora, such as ITU
- Understanding of policy and regulatory issues in the satellite sector, especially with regard to licensing and market access
- Knowledge of broadband communications, and radiofrequency spectrum technology
- Programming and interference analysis skills
- Willingness to provide regular and timely reports and updates
- Willingness and ability to operate in a team environment
- Ability to communicate fully, clearly, and effectively, both orally and in writing, with leadership and teammates
- Excellent administrative and organizational skills with high attention to detail and accuracy, together with the ability to manage simultaneous projects
- Ability to take initiative and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced corporate environment.
- Ability to consistently meet deadlines