Senior Engineer – International WRC Strategy - Global Regulatory Affairs

Description

Amazon Leo is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed affordable broadband to unconnected and under-connected communities around the world.

Amaon Leo's Global Regulatory Affairs team is seeking aSr. Eng, Int'l WRC Strategy, to employ their expertise to develop and execute strategies for improving, enabling, and protecting Leo’s use of radio frequency spectrum and satellite orbits.

This is a unique opportunity to assist in the development of a global broadband satellite communication system and make a difference in bridging the digital divide.

Export Control Requirement:
Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum

This position is in Arlington, VA; Some travel, both domestic and international, will be required.


Key job responsibilities
The Sr Eng, Int'l WRC Strategy will develop detailed analysis products and strategies to enable Leo's use of radio frequency spectrum and satellite orbits. Functions include:
• Developing and executing technical and advocacy strategies to support Leo ITU objectives;
• Developing tools and analyses to support ITU study initiatives, international and domestic regulatory meetings, and the technical foundations for international and national satellite filings and license applications;
• Participating in ITU study groups, Regional Telecommunications Organizations, and other multilateral and regulatory bodies to advance the strategy for enabling and protecting Leo's use of radio frequency spectrum and satellite orbits;
• Analyzing information related to satellite filings, status of satellite spectrum allocations and relevant sharing studies;
• Anticipating spectrum and regulatory needs and engage with the Leo satellite and architecture design teams, licensing teams, coordination teams, and legal teams to communicate spectrum and regulatory considerations as they relate to system objectives
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to identify tradeoffs, risks, and opportunities; remove bottlenecks; and establish mechanisms to speed progress.

The ideal candidate has experience serving as a member of national delegations to ITU meetings, knowledge of the ITU Radio Regulations and domestic Satellite Regulations, knowledge of communications satellite architectures and link budgets, and experience in developing sharing studies between telecommunications services. Additionally, the candidate must have the ability to effectively communicate solutions to complex technical problems and advocate before regulatory and multilateral bodies.

A day in the life
The Sr Eng, Int'l WRC Strategy will develop analysis and simulations to model the Leo network, demonstrate compliance with international regulatory requirements, analyze and propose frameworks for spectrum and orbit use internationally, and determine sharing opportunities for co-existing with other providers of satellite services as well as with telecommunications services that use our frequency bands. You will develop, present, and defend technical studies and execute the strategy in ITU study groups, Regional Telecommunications Organizations, and other multilateral and regulatory bodies. You will work closely with the satellite and communications systems design teams and coordination teams, and business teams to ensure that the Leotechnology, business, and regulatory roadmaps are aligned.

The ideal candidate has knowledge of satellite systems and the applicable Radio Regulations, Rules of Procedure, and ITU-R Recommendations and experience conducting sharing and interference analyses.

About the team
The Global Regulatory Affairs team is responsible for enabling and protecting Amazon Leo's use of radio frequency spectrum at home and abroad, defining and leading the Amazon Leo regulatory agenda. The team operates worldwide, engaging with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and regional organizations, coordinating the use of spectrum with other operators, gaining country access, and promoting safety in space. The Global Regulatory Affairs team is also responsible for licensing and collaborates with associations, government agencies, and other satellite operators in order to advocate for rules and regulations in the best interest of our customers. This team works in close collaboration with the Leo technical design and business teams to optimize for spectrum sharing and customer experience as well as with Amazon’s public policy and legal teams to enhance the overall regulatory strategy.

Basic Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- 5+ years of Space Vehicle/Satellite Operations, Space Communications or related industry experience
- 3+ years of experience performing satellite system, communication system, spectrum management or data analysis related to analyzing the performance of communication systems
- Experience in the application of the ITU Radio Regulations
- Experience in developing technical studies and advancing proposals within regulatory and multilateral bodies

Preferred Qualifications

- Master's degree in Electrical or Communications Engineering or a related field
- Experience analyzing satellite communications systems in non-geostationary orbit
- Experience in ITU regulations related to satellite communications systems in non-geostationary orbit
- Experience developing in-house tools and products for analysis of satellite communication systems

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.