Xona Space Systems
Regulatory and Policy Manager
Burlingame, California · Senior · Full-time
No sponsorshipDetected 55 days ago
CybersecurityIncident ResponseProject ManagementStakeholder ManagementBusiness DevelopmentLeadershipCommunicationAdaptability
About the role
- Xona is the navigational intelligence company bringing real-time, centimeter-level certainty to any device, anywhere on Earth.
- The ideal candidate combines deep knowledge of aerospace and space policy with strong diplomatic, legal, and strategic communication skills.
- This individual will work cross-functionally with legal, external affairs, government affairs, engineering, business development, and executive leadership teams to advance the company's strategic objectives worldwide.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute global regulatory and public policy strategies aligned with company objectives, including influencing policy development across spectrum allocation, PNT services, space traffic management, orbital debris mitigation, national security space policy, and international space governance.
- Lead and support engagements with U.S. government agencies (FCC, DoW, FAA, NASA, State, and Commerce) and manage relationships with foreign governments, ministries, regulators, international space agencies, and ITU activities.
- Support licensing and authorization processes for launches, satellite operations, and spectrum use
- and collaborate with legal and technical teams on export control matters.
- Build strategic relationships with policymakers, regulators, embassies, and industry stakeholders to support international market entry strategies and government partnership initiatives.
- Track legislative developments, develop internal regulatory risk assessments and mitigation strategies, and assess impacts on business operations and growth opportunities.
- support crisis management and incident response involving regulatory or geopolitical implications
- Support licensing and authorization processes for launches, satellite operations, and spectrum use; coordinate cross-functional responses to regulatory inquiries, audits, and compliance reviews; and collaborate with legal and technical teams on export control matters.
- Prepare executives for government meetings, hearings, negotiations, and public engagements; support crisis management and incident response involving regulatory or geopolitical implications; and contribute to long-term corporate strategy for international expansion.
- Highly professional, discreet, and adaptable, with sound judgment and the ability to manage ambiguity in complex, fast-moving, and heavily regulated environments.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, International Relations, Political Science, Law, Aerospace Policy, Engineering, or related field
- For U.K. Roles: To comply with U.K. regulations, this role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks, and successful candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC).
Nice to have
- advanced degree (JD, MPA, MBA, or equivalent) preferred.
- background in aerospace, satellite, defense, telecommunications, or advanced technology sectors preferred.
Visa & Work Authorization
- al responses to regulatory inquiries, audits, and compliance reviews; and collaborate with legal and technical teams on export control matters
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