Blue Origin

Regulatory Engineer Level III

Blue Origin$156K — $219K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in electrical engineering, focused on telecommunications.
  • 5-7 years of spectrum engineering and policy experience.
  • Experience with compliance procedures for regulatory requirements.
  • Strong initiative and accountability for deliverables.
  • Proficiency in RF analysis and coordination tools (e.g., Visualyse, MATLAB, STK).
  • Ability to engage interdisciplinary teams with open communication.
  • Clear verbal and written communication skills to express complex concepts.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a technical resource for regulatory and spectrum interests with minimal support.
  • Provide guidance on FCC, ITU, and other regulatory compliance matters.
  • Support the development of licensing and coordination tools for FCC and ITU.
  • Utilize FCC and ITU databases for technical data in licensing/registration.
  • Engage in technical advocacy with FCC, NTIA, and federal agencies.
  • Establish scalable processes and a spectrum strategy for compliance risks.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
  • Paid parental leave and short/long-term disability.
  • 401(k) with up to a 5% company match.
  • Stock options available for regular employees.
  • Up to four weeks paid time off and 14 company-paid holidays.
  • Potential bonuses based on individual contributions.
Full Job Description
Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

This role is part of Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations.

As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team of experts in the Legal and Compliance Department, you will help shape the company's radio spectrum program and strategy. Beyond providing advice as a subject matter expert in the areas described below, you will develop processes and tools to amplify the impact of the spectrum program, assist with growing new business, and ensure the timely and efficient delivery of technical and regulatory support.

Responsibilities:
  • With limited support, serve as a technical resource for regulatory and spectrum interests, perform radio frequency interference and compatibility assessments, assist with terrestrial and satellite frequency coordination, formulate and present technical policy positions, assist with spectrum licensing efforts, and assist with ITU advocacy.
  • Independently provide guidance on regulations and procedures governing the conduct of the company's business, including compliance with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), International Telecommunications Union (ITU), and other relevant regulatory bodies.
  • Support development of tools and techniques necessary for spectrum licensing and coordination both domestically for the FCC and internationally for the ITU.
  • Have knowledge of the FCC and ITU terrestrial and satellite databases containing licensing and registration information and experience using their software programs to explore and create technical data in support of licensing and registration.
  • Engage in technical advocacy in front of the FCC, NTIA, and other federal agencies.
  • Establish scalable processes and a broad and robust spectrum strategy focused on identifying, addressing, and monitoring compliance risks.


Qualifications:
  • B.S. in electrical engineering, with focus on telecommunications.
  • 5-7 years of combined spectrum engineering and policy experience with a corporation, law firm, and/or a government entity.
  • Experience identifying and informing compliance procedures and strategy for regulatory requirements.
  • Proactively take initiative, maintain a high level of motivation and accountability for deliverables, and anticipate needs and opportunities to drive successful outcomes.
  • Proficiency with RF analysis and coordination tools (e.g., Visualyse, MATLAB, STK, or equivalent).
  • Collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams, fostering open communication, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to achieving organizational goals.
  • Demonstrates clear verbal and written communication abilities, with the capacity to convey complex concepts effectively to legal counterparts.
  • Ability to react calmly and with appropriate urgency to situations and events that require a quick response or turnaround.
  • Ability to earn trust, maintain productive work relationships, contribute to a culture of inclusion, work collaboratively across the company, and provide guidance and advice directly to colleagues of every level.

Desired:
  • Familiarity with export control regulations, including International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
  • Familiarity with internal and external audit programs and requirements.


Base Pay Range for:
VA applicants is $156,802.00 - $219,522.45WA applicants is $156,802.00 - $219,522.45

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Benefits
  • Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
  • Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
  • Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
  • Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.


About Blue Origin

Blue Origin is an aerospace company that develops rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers. The company's products include the New Shepard suborbital vehicle and the New Glenn orbital rocket. Blue Origin was founded in 2000 by Jeff Bezos and is headquartered in Kent, Washington.
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Size
3,000 employees
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Founded
2000

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