[Hiring] VP / SVP Global Regulatory & Spectrum Affairs @Meridian Space

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced VP / SVP, Global Regulatory & Spectrum Affairs to lead Meridian's worldwide spectrum and regulatory strategy. This executive will be responsible for:

• Protecting and developing Meridian's spectrum assets
• Managing international frequency coordination
• Securing regulatory authorisations and market access
• Supporting the deployment of our LEO constellation solutions

This is a strategic leadership role requiring a combination of deep technical expertise, commercial judgement, international regulatory experience, and strong negotiation skills.

The successful candidate will work closely with engineering, commercial, and programme teams to ensure that spectrum and regulatory considerations are fully integrated into Meridian's constellation architecture, business strategy, and international expansion.

Key Responsibilities

• Spectrum Strategy and ITU Coordination
  • Own Meridian's global spectrum strategy, protecting and developing existing ITU filings and associated regulatory rights
  • Lead international frequency coordination and negotiations with satellite operators, filing administrations, and regulatory authorities
  • Manage the full lifecycle of ITU filings, including coordination, notification, bringing into use, deployment milestones, and continuing regulatory obligations
  • Oversee regulatory engineering activities, including interference analysis, spectrum sharing, EPFD assessments, and technical studies supporting filings and coordination
  • Ensure spectrum and regulatory requirements are incorporated into constellation architecture, system performance, and future technology development
  • Assess the strategic and commercial implications of ITU filing modifications, coordination outcomes, and alternative regulatory pathways
• Global Regulatory Affairs, Licensing and Market Access
  • Develop and execute Meridian's global regulatory, licensing, and market access strategy
  • Lead Meridian's FCC regulatory strategy and engagement
  • Represent Meridian in FCC rulemakings and proceedings affecting NGSO constellations
  • Lead market access and landing rights strategies across priority jurisdictions
  • Develop spectrum and licensing strategies for sovereign constellation programmes
  • Identify and resolve regulatory risks that could affect constellation deployment
• Regulatory Policy and International Representation
  • Represent Meridian in international regulatory forums
  • Monitor and influence regulatory developments affecting NGSO constellations
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with national administrations, regulators, and international organisations
  • Advocate for regulatory frameworks supporting innovation and competition
• Business Strategy and Executive Leadership
  • Serve as Meridian's senior adviser on spectrum and regulatory matters
  • Partner with commercial, engineering, and programme leadership to evaluate regulatory implications
  • Develop practical regulatory strategies for major commercial and sovereign constellation opportunities
  • Build and lead Meridian's regulatory and spectrum function

Qualifications

• Extensive senior-level experience in satellite spectrum management, regulatory affairs, or international telecommunications regulation (12–15+ years)
• Deep expertise in ITU Radio Regulations, satellite filings, international frequency coordination, and spectrum management
• Demonstrated experience leading complex spectrum coordination negotiations
• Strong technical understanding of satellite communications systems
• Proven experience securing and managing satellite regulatory approvals
• Substantial knowledge of FCC satellite licensing and NGSO regulations
• Ability to engage credibly with engineering teams and regulatory authorities
• Strong strategic thinking, commercial judgement, negotiation, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and deliver results in a fast-moving environment

Highly Desirable

• Direct experience with LEO or other NGSO constellation development
• Previous senior regulatory or spectrum role with a major satellite operator
• Experience managing ITU bringing-into-use requirements and international coordination agreements
• Experience across Ku, Ka, and other satellite frequency bands
• Understanding of 5G NTN and satellite telecommunications integration
• Experience supporting sovereign, government, or defence satellite communications programmes
• Established relationships with international regulators and satellite industry stakeholders
• Technical, engineering, or regulatory law background

Company Description

Meridian is building a fundamentally new model for sovereign space infrastructure—delivering complete, owned Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellations that provide governments and commercial operators with full control, assured access, and sovereign communications capability at a fraction of the cost of developing these systems independently.

Backed by leading venture capital investors and engineering partners, we are rapidly scaling the design, production, and deployment of the satellites, ground systems, and network infrastructure that will power Meridian's next-generation constellations.

Meridian is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Each individual has the right to work in a professional environment that promotes equal employment opportunity and prohibits discriminatory practices, including harassment.