Head of Regulatory & Spectrum Affairs - Hyper

KSAT (Kongsberg Satellite Services) is building Hyper, a next-generation communications initiative delivering a real-time, global relay network by integrating a LEO satellite constellation with KSAT's extensive ground infrastructure. We are hiring a Head of Regulatory & Spectrum Affairs to own every aspect of spectrum access, licensing, coordination, and compliance for the Hyper service.

Your Role

As Head of Regulatory & Spectrum Affairs, you will:

• Serve as Hyper's lead interface to international and national regulators—ITU, Nkom (Norway), and other relevant authorities and forums.
• Own all filings, coordination, licensing, and compliance strategy.
• Lead and develop the Spectrum Engineer, and build out the regulatory / spectrum function as the program scales.
• Partner closely with KSAT's central spectrum team and Legal.
• Translate regulatory constraints into actionable system requirements.
• Represent Hyper in ITU-R study groups, CEPT and regional consultations, and bilateral negotiations.
• Advise the VP and technical leadership on frequency strategy and regulatory risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all spectrum activities: ITU filings, national licensing, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage regulatory timelines and deliverables across concurrent development projects.
• Contribute to ITU-R study groups and regional regulatory consultations.
• Prepare and lead bilateral coordination with other satellite operators and national administrations.
• Review and interpret new regulatory developments and advise on their impact.
• Support the regulatory aspects of ground-station deployment and RF-footprint compliance.
• Line-manage the Spectrum Engineer.