Head of Regulatory & Spectrum Affairs - Hyper
On-siteLegal, Penama Province, Republic of Vanuatu
Job Summary
Lead all spectrum activities for Hyper, including ITU filings, national licensing, and regulatory compliance across the orbital and spectral rights required for global operation. Serve as the primary interface to international and national regulators, representing the team in ITU-R study groups, CEPT consultations, and bilateral coordination meetings with other operators. Own the regulatory schedule, deliverables, and risk register while translating regulatory constraints into actionable system requirements for engineering and payload teams. Line-manage the Spectrum Engineer, guiding technical reviews and professional development as the function scales. Manage regulatory timelines and advise leadership on frequency strategy and coordination positions.
Required Qualifications
- 3-5 years of direct experience in satellite communications regulation, frequency coordination, or spectrum policy, including end-to-end ownership of filings and coordination
- Proven track record managing ITU filings and coordination—hands-on with GIMS, SNL, BR IFIC, and API / A / CR / C coordination procedures
- Strong knowledge of the ITU Radio Regulations, CEPT frameworks, and European / national licensing regimes
- Ability to bridge technical and legal domains—combining RF system knowledge with policy and legal interpretation
- Experience representing satellite operators in high-stakes international coordination meetings
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Policy, or Law
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English
- The role is based in Norway. Applicants must hold the right to work in Norway
- Citizen of a NATO member state and eligible to obtain a NATO security clearance
- Candidates must be eligible to obtain NATO- and/or Norwegian security clearance
Desired Qualifications
- Experience line-managing or mentoring regulatory / spectrum staff
- Familiarity with LEO / NGSO coordination and EPFD limits
- Prior work with Nkom or another national administration
- Background in defense or dual-use communications programs
- Working knowledge of Norwegian
- Other European languages a plus
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