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Full-Time

Regulatory Policy Associate

Summer 2024

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Astranis

Astranis

201-500 employees

Develops low-cost telecommunications satellites

Aerospace
Defense

Compensation Overview

$1.8kWeekly

Entry

Washington, DC, USA + 2 more

More locations: San Francisco, CA, USA | Remote in USA

Hybrid role with options for San Francisco, Washington D.C., or remote work.

US Citizenship Required

Category
Risk & Compliance
Legal & Compliance
Required Skills
Communications
Requirements
  • Can informally influence others, such as managing projects which require work from other teams
  • Takes responsibility for projects, independently drives them forward
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Demonstrated ability to attain deep knowledge in a new field of study or practice
  • Excellent written and good spoken communication skills
  • Ability to communicate complex concepts to unfamiliar and less familiar audiences
  • Attention to detail
Responsibilities
  • Working with commercial and network planning teams, apply spectrum policy knowledge to market analysis to determine spectrum resource planning
  • Support the commercial and network planning teams, matching customer needs to spectrum resources
  • Create visual and written reports, databases, summaries, and action plans to monitor global spectrum utilization and trends; gather and analyze the underlying data
  • Draw conclusions from analyzed data and recommend associated actions to the Regulatory Team Lead
  • Draft and submit spectrum authorization requests and licensing documents to telecommunications and space regulators throughout the world
  • Research international and national telecommunications regulations

Astranis develops and deploys spacecraft for Geostationary Orbit with the goal of providing internet connectivity to the 4 billion people worldwide who currently lack access. The company designs, manufactures, and operates low-cost telecommunications satellites, offering bandwidth-as-a-service to commercial and government customers. This approach allows Astranis to deliver services at a lower cost than traditional providers, making it appealing for reaching untapped markets. With over $1 billion in satellite services sold in the past two years and plans for additional satellite launches, Astranis is positioned for growth. The company's technology has also garnered interest from the US Department of Defense, indicating its potential in the space technology sector.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$760.7M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

15%

1 year growth

23%

2 year growth

34%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Astranis' recent $1 billion in satellite service sales and upcoming satellite launches indicate strong market demand and growth potential.
  • The introduction of the Omega satellite, with its 50 Gbps throughput, positions Astranis as a leader in next-generation satellite communications.
  • Partnerships with entities like the US Department of Defense and international companies like Thaicom highlight Astranis' expanding global footprint and credibility.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape, including major players like Starlink, poses a significant challenge to Astranis' market share.
  • Delays or failures in satellite launches could impact service delivery and financial stability.

What makes Astranis unique

  • Astranis' focus on low-cost, high-throughput telecommunications satellites for Geostationary Orbit sets it apart from competitors like Starlink, which primarily targets Low Earth Orbit.
  • The company's bandwidth-as-a-service model offers a turnkey solution, making it more accessible and cost-effective for commercial and government clients.
  • Astranis' ability to design, manufacture, and operate its own satellites allows for greater control over costs and service quality, unlike traditional satellite providers.

Benefits

An equity stake in the company.

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Unlimited vacation days.

Healthy, delicious, free lunch catered in every day.

Complementary OneMedical membership.

Great office chairs, stand-up desks, and a machine shop.

Reimbursement to spend on commuting from outside SF

Generous, fully-paid parental leave.