AST SpaceMobile

Regulatory & Operational Compliance Manager

AST SpaceMobile

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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About the role

  • Ensure Licensing & Regulatory Compliance: Partner with the Regulatory team to secure and maintain required licenses and authorizations globally. Ensure operations comply with telecom regulations, license conditions, and spectrum-use requirements.
  • Translate Requirements into Technical Execution: Convert regulatory obligations (e.g., power limits, spectrum rules), license terms, and commercial SLAs into clear technical specifications for network design, configuration, and monitoring.
  • Cross-Functional Coordination: Lead routine alignment meetings with Regulatory, Commercial, Engineering, and Operations to review compliance status, upcoming requirements, and potential risks.
  • Develop Scalable Compliance Processes: Establish repeatable procedures, controls, checklists, and documentation frameworks to support operational readiness and ongoing compliance.
  • Support Regulatory and Contract Reporting: Assist in preparing compliance reports, filings, monitoring summaries, and partner deliverables.
  • Risk Identification & Mitigation: Proactively identify compliance risks related to operational changes, new markets, or evolving regulations; work with internal teams to implement corrective actions.
  • Documentation & Record Keeping: Maintain organized, thorough records of licenses, obligations, communications, commitments, and compliance evidence.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, telecommunications, public policy, or a related field required.
  • Advanced degree or specialized coursework in telecom policy or regulatory affairs is a plus.
  • A minimum of 3–5 years of experience in telecommunications regulatory compliance, regulatory affairs, satellite/wireless operations, or a similar field.
  • Experience working with licensing authorities (FCC, ITU, or national regulators) or supporting compliance programs is highly desirable.
  • Familiarity with telecom licensing, spectrum management, or satellite service authorizations.
  • Experience preparing regulatory submissions or compliance reports.
  • Exposure to service-level agreements (SLAs), commercial obligations, or partnership contracts.
  • Understanding of cellular networks (4G/5G), RF concepts, or satellite system operations.
  • Experience in fast-moving technology, aerospace, or communications environments.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Flexible work arrangements
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
regulatory compliancetelecommunicationsspectrum managementnetwork designtechnical specificationsregulatory submissionscompliance reportscellular networksRF conceptssatellite system operations
Soft Skills
cross-functional coordinationrisk identificationmitigationdocumentationorganizational skillscommunicationleadershipproblem-solvingattention to detailproactive approach
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineeringBachelor’s degree in telecommunicationsBachelor’s degree in public policyadvanced degree in telecom policyspecialized coursework in regulatory affairs