Snr Director / Lead - Spectrum / Regulatory

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced spectrum and regulatory specialist to lead orbital coordination and satellite spectrum strategy within a next-generation LEO constellation programme. This is a senior leadership role responsible for ITU filings, NGSO coordination, spectrum licensing, and regulatory engagement across Ka-band, S-band, NTN, and D2D communications services.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full ITU filing lifecycle including API, Coordination Request, Notification, and BIU activities.
• Manage engagement with WPC, DoT, TRAI, and NOCC covering spectrum strategy, licensing, and regulatory approvals.
• Drive bilateral coordination with international satellite operators and administrations.
• Lead EPFD analysis, interference coordination, and regulatory engineering activities.
• Support spectrum strategy for NTN, D2D, and broadband satellite services across Ka, Ku, and S-band operations.
• Provide regulatory guidance across constellation deployment, gateway rollout, and commercial service activation.

Essential Experience

• 15+ years’ experience in satellite spectrum management, ITU coordination, or telecommunications regulatory affairs.
• Hands-on experience with ITU NGSO filings and international coordination activities.
• Strong understanding of EPFD analysis and ITU Radio Regulations.
• Experience working with WPC, DoT, TRAI, NOCC, and satellite licensing frameworks.
• Strong stakeholder management and international regulatory coordination capability.

This is a rare opportunity to play a critical role in shaping the long-term orbital and spectrum strategy of a major international satellite communications programme.