Director, Spectrum and Regulatory Affairs at Kepler Communications

Sterling, Virginia, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Space Communications, Satellite, TelecommunicationsIndustries

Requirements

10+ years in spectrum management, regulatory affairs, or telecom law within the satellite or aerospace sector
MBA, MSEE, JD, or equivalent advanced degree in a related field
Deep knowledge of FCC, ISED, and ITU frameworks and procedures

Responsibilities

Lead and evolve Kepler’s global spectrum strategy, including frequency planning, global market access, ITU coordination, and other national or international licensing
Build and lead a government relations function in Kepler to help advance strategic goals across the organization from standard setting to business development and capture
Work with the existing regulatory team to represent Kepler before national and international regulatory bodies including the FCC, ISED (Canada), BNETZA, OFCOMM, ITU, and others
Drive and oversee filings under the FCC, ISED rules, and ITU Radio Regulations, including coordination negotiations and interference mitigation
Secure and protect spectrum assets to support growth of Kepler’s LEO constellation, inter-satellite links, and future innovation in optical and lunar relay systems
Build and manage a regulatory team, while overseeing relationships with external counsel and consultants
Collaborate with engineering to ensure regulatory alignment with system architecture, payload design, and system performance, while keeping flexibility to adapt to evolving requirements
Monitor and influence evolving spectrum regulations, including the regulatory team participation in forums like WRC, CEPT, and CITEL
Regularly brief executive leadership and board of directors on global regulatory strategy, risks, and opportunities
Act as a thought leader and public-facing advocate for Kepler on space policy and spectrum access

Skills

Spectrum Management

Regulatory Affairs

Government Relations

Policy Development

Regulatory Strategy

International Regulations

FCC

ITU

Kepler Communications

Provides real-time space communication services

About Kepler Communications

Kepler Communications provides continuous connectivity for space missions through its comprehensive infrastructure known as The Kepler Network. This network includes constellations, ground stations, and communication solutions that enhance telemetry, tracking, and command (TT&C) capabilities. By utilizing intersatellite links and increasing data downlink capacity, Kepler enables seamless access to on-orbit data for clients such as satellite operators and space stations. The company offers various communication services, including S Band, Ku Band, and Optical services, which help to address gaps in space communications. Unlike its competitors, Kepler simplifies the process for its customers by handling regulatory filings, allowing them to focus on their missions. The goal of Kepler Communications is to make space-generated data universally accessible and to support human exploration beyond Earth.

Toronto, CanadaHeadquarters

2015Year Founded

$168.4MTotal Funding

SERIES_CCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, AerospaceIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Risks

Amazon's Project Kuiper poses a competitive threat with its optical mesh network.

Wyvern's US expansion could impact Kepler's market share in satellite services.

Rapid OISL advancements by competitors may outpace Kepler's technological offerings.

Differentiation

Kepler offers real-time connectivity for space missions, unlike traditional intermittent satellite links.

Their Global Data ServiceTM packs more Mbps into nanosatellites than competitors.

Kepler's everywhereIoTTM provides low-cost, bi-directional narrowband satellite service for global IoT connectivity.

Upsides

Kepler's $92M funding round highlights strong investor confidence in their satellite network.

ESA's contract with Kepler opens doors for collaborations with major space agencies.

Growing interest in OISL technology could enhance Kepler's network capabilities.

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