Spectrum / Regulatory Engineer

Holt Executive are delighted to be partnered with a global leader across the Communication and technology space to support a critical Spectrum/ Regulatory Engineering position. Our partner provides resilient, life saving Communications across a number of critical sectors around the world. With over 40 years of experience our partner has been investing and developing future Communications solutions to support the unconnected. For the Spectrum / Regulatory Engineering hire, our partner is looking for a diligent and proactive tactical thinker who can work independently and apart of a team. Key Responsibilities for the Spectrum / Regulatory Engineer: • Participate in national preparations for World Radiocommunication Conferences (WRCs) and ITU-R Working Parties • Represent in regulatory committees and working groups on frequency allocation and spectrum sharing matters, for example the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and regional organizations • Represent in standardization bodies, such as 3GPP and ETSI • Develop positions, strategies and input contributions for meetings • Provide technical support on market access and business development activities • Advise market development, commercial and engineering teams, as well as senior management, on regulatory opportunities and risks • Plan and carry out ITU frequency coordination of 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 Key Experience and Qualifications for the Spectrum / Regulatory Engineer: • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Science, Maths or another related technical discipline 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 for a, 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