Senior Regulatory Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as primary liaison with the FAA to ensure compliance with federal launch and reentry regulations (14 CFR Part 450)
• Navigate and address international spaceflight regulations and coordinate with international partners
• Coordinate with FAA Air Traffic Control, U.S. Coast Guard, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), and international regulatory authorities
• Manage FCC spectrum licensing applications and compliance for spacecraft communications systems
• Develop and maintain regulatory strategy aligned with company mission objectives
• Establish and maintain productive relationships with landing site operators and facility stakeholders
• Manage outside vendors and consultants for specialized regulatory needs
• Act as team liaison to ensure operational processes align with license approvals, industry guidance, and best practices
• Represent the company's interests in regulatory working groups, rulemaking bodies, and industry coalitions
• Manage technical and programmatic risks, developing effective mitigation plans with cross-functional collaborators
• Capture and prepare data packages and documentation required for compliance activities

Required Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the aerospace or similar regulated industry
• Demonstrated expertise in 14 CFR Part 450, Part 460, Part 440, and related regulation sets
• Proven experience participating in leading industry or regulatory initiatives (e.g., COMSTAC, Commercial Spaceflight Federation, SpARC)
• Strong project management skills with a demonstrated history of delivering results on schedule
• Able to multitask and effectively manage several parallel projects concurrently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to foster positive relationships with team members, government stakeholders, and external partners

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in aerospace or similar regulated industry
• Experience in mission assurance or aerospace operations
• Familiarity with cross-domain regulatory concerns including airspace integration, spectrum licensing, and spaceflight safety
• Previous experience with DOD spaceflight approval processes
• Experience with reentry vehicles, launch vehicles, or spacecraft regulatory approvals
• Understanding of payload integration regulatory requirements
• Advanced degree in engineering, policy, or related field