Regulatory Policy Analyst
Astranis
Washington, DC · $90k–$120k a year · Posted November 10, 2026
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About the job
Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. Today Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe – large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military.
With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts. Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization.
Astranis has raised over $1.2 billion from some of the world’s best investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, Baillie Gifford, Blackrock, Fidelity, Franklin Templeton, and Snowpoint, and employs a team of 500 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.
Regulatory Policy Analyst
As Regulatory Policy Analyst at Astranis, you will be responsible for performing research on complex Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulatory constructs, preparing satellite and earth station applications, tracking those applications (and ensuring that they are ultimately granted!), and writing comments that persuade government officials to our point of view. You will work closely with engineers across the company, as well as the Spectrum Engineers and attorneys on the Regulatory Team. As Astranis continues launching satellites to connect millions around the world, we need to secure orbital slots and regulatory approvals.
If you are detail oriented, a problem solver, and thrive in a fast paced environment you should apply!
Role
Work on mission-critical regulatory projects that span commercial, technical, and operational functions
Deliver end-to-end licenses, moving from initial information gathering, application, implementation,to ongoing execution of license conditions
Master d highly complex topics related to particular regulatory regimes in space -- e.g., the International Telecommunication Union rules around filing for orbital slots or the FCC’s two degree spacing regime for satellites
Develop knowledge that becomes a competitive advantage for the company, aggregating everything publicly available and supplementing with the input of our team of expert advisors
Be ready to roll up your sleeves, dive into the weeds and take ownership of core licensing and regulatory workflows with precision and grit
Pay close attention to details to deliver formal documents that Astranis can be proud of
Requirements
2+ years in a fast-paced career: experience working with the FCC or other spectrum regulatory regimes preferred
B.A. or B.S. required, JD, MBA or other Master's optional
Extremely high bar for quality deliverables
Proven ability to drive projects to completion, including the final 20% that's the hardest to complete
Commitment to work hard to help the company succeed
Fast learner, with a demonstrated ability to learn about a technical regulatory topic down to first fundamentals
Proven ability to synthesize complicated topics and details into presentations and documents for internal consumption and external client partners
Don't meet all these requirements? Apply anyways, let's talk.
Bonus
Regulatory or wireless spectrum or legal experience
Law degree
What we offer:
All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits.
Base pay is just one component of Astranis’s total rewards package. Your compensation also includes a significant equity package via incentive stock options, high-quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance, 401(k) retirement planning, flexible PTO, and free on-site catered meals.
Astranis pay ranges are informed and defined through professional-grade salary surveys and compensation data sources. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and the level and scope of the position.
Base Salary $90,000 — $120,000 USD
U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required
(To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))
Our mission and products are built for everyone, regardless of gender, race, creed, or background. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we invite all people to join our team and bring their unique perspectives to make us stronger.
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