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This role can be based anywhere in Australia. We do have a HQ in Adelaide but have employees across Australia and the globe.
For this unique role, we're looking for someone who comes from a RF / Spectrum Engineering background who would like to advance their career in the compliance, regulatory and commercial negotiations. Our Satellite Spectrum Program Manager responsible for defining and insuring the compliance of Fleet Space LEO Satellite Fleet. Working closely with our General Counsel, Engineering, Space Exploration, Defence and Leadership team to set our Spectrum strategy, budget, negotiate on frequencies and insure regulatory compliance.
You will be given close mentorship from a very knowledgable expert in the field, who will train you to be their successor.This role requires someone with a background in Satellite Satellite Engineer with strong communication and stakeholder management skills who would like to use their technical knowledge to progress their career down a new path.
Role responsibilities
Work with the CPTO and COO teams to develop and implement an aligned spectrum strategy and roadmap annually, updating for changes and approval when required
Develop and manage spectrum budget
Provide expertise, input and guidance on global satellite and spectrum frameworks and licensing
Acquire satellite use and spectrum licensing for FSN in countries per the approved spectrum and telecommunications roadmaps
Manage the ongoing licensing for operational FSN activities in approved countries
Submit and manage Australian Space Object qualification and Overseas Payload Certificates with Australian Space Agency
Coordinate notifications and responses between TCSI and ITU
Lead engagement and coordination and agreements with other users of relevant spectrum frequencies for favourable outcomes to Fleet
Lead the frequency allocation process, managing the relationships with subcontractors, International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the license office
Represent Fleet at the Australian LEOSat working group, Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman meetings, and Report to Australian Government on Telecommunications Carrier responsibilities, particularly Eligible Revenue and Interception Plans
Manage all direct engagement with Australian Government Departments with respect to security matters
Role requirements
We are looking for strong technical experience in Satellite Frequency engineering paired with strong communication skills and we will train you on commercial strategy, budget and regulatory compliance for Satellite networks, specifically for the Australian spectrum landscape but also internationally.
This would look like a Senior, Staff, Lead or Manager level Spectrum or RF Engineer, as long as the RF Engineering is specialised in or heavily focused on Satellite frequencies.Any exposure to commercial strategy, budgeting, regulatory compliance, frequency filings paired with that technical background will be a strong bonus.
You will be able to advise Legal and Leadership as the subject matter expert as well as represent Fleet Space to partners and governing bodies. This will require exceptional communication skills and be able to speak to both technical and non technical stakeholders.
Fleet Space is also a fast paced scale up company in growth mode, which requires people that are adaptable, comfortable in ambiguity and enjoy working in often unstructured environments, solving new problems and developing processes for the future.
Defence clearance or eligibility to gain clearance is also required.
About Fleet Space
Fleet Space Technologies vision from the beginning was to build technologies to help humanity explore and connect the Earth, Moon, and Mars.
This led us to develop and launch one of Australia’s largest constellation of satellites, create our satellite-enabled mineral exploration technology (ExoSphere), and send Australia’s first seismic technology (SPIDER) to the Moon in 2026. ExoSphere, our end-to-end mineral exploration solution powered by space and AI, aims to accelerate critical mineral discovery needed for the clean energy technologies foundational to humanity’s clean energy future.
As part of Fleet’s founding vision, we also apply our technology to innovative solutions for defense and space exploration, including an upcoming mission to the Moon. Headquartered in Adelaide, South Australia, Fleet has rapidly grown to over 160 employees including a growing team in the USA, Canada, and beyond.
We have raised over $200M AUD in venture funding, backed by premier investors including Blackbird, TVG, Grok, and In-Q-Tel including our most recent $150m Series D in December 2024, at a valuation of over $800m.
In 2023 we were recognised by the Australian Financial Review (AFR) as the #1 fastest growing technology
company in Australia.
Company Culture
As a company, we are revolutionising the exploration of new worlds with advanced space technology to build a more prosperous future for humanity.
As a culture, we are ambitious, innovative, and collaborative and we put our customers first in everything that we do.
Our company values guide us to our North Star of ambitious, collaborative success - AD ASTRA (“To the Stars!”)
Add Value: Obsessively add value for our customers
Drive Excellence: Benchmark against the best
Agile Action: Take Action. Independent, fast, frugal action
Seek Truth: Be curious. Explore
Take Responsibility: Make decisions and own them
Radical Ideas: We are unique. We do things differently
Always Deliver: We always find a way to get it done on time
Our benefits include:
- We have an extremely flexible work culture, with a mix of onsite, hybrid and remote workers who take time for school runs, exercise and appointments. It's about getting the work done, not time at desk.
- Equity (ESOP) grants.
- 20 days of annual leave + 10 extra Wellness days per year.
- Learning budgets.
- Access to confidential Psychologist appoints via our Employee Assistance Program.
- Plenty of opportunity to be part of an amazing STEM program to create the next generation of explorers.
Fleet is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Fleet is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, colour, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
