Introduction
With headquarters in Troms Norway Kongsberg Satellite Services AS (KSAT) provides communication services for satellite communications. KSAT is the worlds largest supplier of telemetry tracking and command (TT&C) and data acquisition services for nongeostationary satellites.
Founded in 1968 KSAT has grown to over 450 employees. The wholly owned subsidiary KSAT Inc. (aka. KSAT USA) is located in Denver Colorado and is rapidly growing in response to strong US Government and industry demand for commercial space system services.
KSAT Hyper is a new venture from KSAT delivering lowlatency connectivity services to customers with highperformance timesensitive missions in orbit. As KSAT Hyper scales globally the management of spectrum licensing and regulatory relationships is missioncritical ensuring that services are coordinated compliant and protected across international jurisdictions.
Summary of Position
KSAT USA is seeking an experienced Regulatory and Frequency Licensing Specialist to manage spectrumrelated activities for a new KSAT venture. This role sits within the KSAT Spectrum Office but will be 100% dedicated to the new start project. The Regulatory and Frequency Licensing Specialist will work closely with engineering legal and external authorities to enable and defend the systems operational footprint.
This position will report to the General Manager of the Hyper program.
The role will be local to the Denver metro area with flexible teleworking opportunities. Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.
Joining the KSAT Team means:
- Opportunity to work across the commercial civil and defense space industry
- Flexible work environment
- Experience in an international company with a global footprint and opportunities to work across cultures
- Engaging team: inspire small dedicated Aclass teammates. Being part of a nimble and passionate startup team with the financial security and product technology readiness level of an established company the best of both worlds
Compensation
The OnTarget base salary range is between $100K $135K.
Benefits Package Highlights:
- Four weeks of PTO annually
- $0 individual medical insurance with generous coverages
- Flexible working environment
- Fitness expense reimbursement program
- Tuition reimbursement program
- International travel opportunities
Details of the Role
Your Mission
- Act as KSAT Hypers primary liaison to national and international frequency regulators including NKOM ITU FCC and others (e.g. Japans MIC)
- Lead licensing coordination and filings necessary to operate KSAT Hyper services globally
- Coordinate internally across legal RF engineering and program management to ensure seamless regulatory execution
- Represent KSAT Hyper in coordination meetings ITU working groups and relevant policy forums advocating for regulatory outcomes that protect system performance
- Monitor and respond to regulatory developments spectrum trends and policy changes affecting service delivery
- Support KSAT Hyper customers by advising on licensing pathways integration needs and regulatory planning
- Optimize spectrum and orbital resources to ensure service quality and longterm viability
- Support bilateral coordination filing strategy and regulatory risk assessments
What You Bring
- 5 years of experience in spectrum management satellite licensing or telecommunications regulation
- Deep knowledge of ITU Radio Regulations coordination procedures and international frequency management frameworks
- Experience working with authorities such as NKOM ITU FCC and international spectrum bodies
- Understanding of how regulatory constraints interface with RF and service architecture
- Ability to collaborate across technical legal and executive stakeholders
- Excellent communication documentation and negotiation skills especially in crossborder or multilateral contexts
- Bachelors degree in Telecommunications Engineering Spectrum Policy or a related field (Masters or legal/regulatory training is a plus)
- Fluency in English required; proficiency in Norwegian is a strong advantage
Why Join KSAT Hyper
- Own the regulatory and frequency function of a globally scalable connectivity service
- Represent KSAT Hyper in highimpact forums and protect its ability to operate worldwide
- Work at the convergence of policy RF systems and cuttingedge mission enablement
- Join a trusted organization with global reach and a fastmoving missiondriven venture team
If youre passionate about shaping the regulatory future of nextgeneration connectivity services this is your opportunity.
Other Requirements
US Citizenship or Permanent Resident
Eligibility to maintain a US DoD SECRET Clearance
Travel
- Travel is estimated at 25>#/span###
- Travel will be necessary to Troms Norway several times per year
- Travel may be necessary to customer sites globally
- Travel to other global locations may be required on a case by case basis
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority