Sr Eng, Int'l WRC Strategy, Amazon Leo, Global Regulatory Affairs

Amazon is hiring a Sr Eng, Int'l WRC Strategy, Amazon Leo, Global Regulatory Affairs in Arlington, United States. It pays $139k-$187k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.

Level's read on this job

On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
The posting mentions satellite communications, regulatory affairs and spectrum strategy among its tools and skills.
Level classes it as a senior role.
Amazon has 20,000+ other open roles on Level.

AI in this role

Developing strategies for improving and protecting spectrum use and satellite orbits for Amazon's Low Earth Orbit satellite initiative.

satellite-communicationsregulatory-affairsspectrum-strategyitu-regulations

Amazon Leo is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed affordable broadband to unconnected and under-connected communities around the world.

Amaon Leo's Global Regulatory Affairs team is seeking aSr. Eng, Int'l WRC Strategy, to employ their expertise to develop and execute strategies for improving, enabling, and protecting Leo’s use of radio frequency spectrum and satellite orbits.

This is a unique opportunity to assist in the development of a global broadband satellite communication system and make a difference in bridging the digital divide.

Export Control Requirement:
Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum

This position is in Arlington, VA; Some travel, both domestic and international, will be required.

Key job responsibilities
The Sr Eng, Int'l WRC Strategy will develop detailed analysis products and strategies to enable Leo's use of radio frequency spectrum and satellite orbits. Functions include:
• Developing and executing technical and advocacy strategies to support Leo ITU objectives;
• Developing tools and analyses to support ITU study initiatives, international and domestic regulatory meetings, and the technical foundations for international and national satellite filings and license applications;
• Participating in ITU study groups, Regional Telecommunications Organizations, and other multilateral and regulatory bodies to advance the strategy for enabling and protecting Leo's use of radio frequency spectrum and satellite orbits;
• Analyzing information related to satellite filings, status of satellite spectrum allocations and relevant sharing studies;
• Anticipating spectrum and regulatory needs and engage with the Leo satellite and architecture design teams, licensing teams, coordination teams, and legal teams to communicate spectrum and regulatory considerations as they relate to system objectives
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to identify tradeoffs, risks, and opportunities; remove bottlenecks; and establish mechanisms to speed progress.

The ideal candidate has experience serving as a member of national delegations to ITU meetings, knowledge of the ITU Radio Regulations and domestic Satellite Regulations, knowledge of communications satellite architectures and link budgets, and experience in developing sharing studies between telecommunications services. Additionally, the candidate must have the ability to effectively communicate solutions to complex technical problems and advocate before regulatory and multilateral bodies.

A day in the life
The Sr Eng, Int'l WRC Strategy will develop analysis and simulations to model the Leo network, demonstrate compliance with international regulatory requirements, analyze and propose frameworks for spectrum and orbit use internationally, and determine sharing opportunities for co-existing with other providers of satellite services as well as with telecommunications services that use our frequency bands. You will develop, present, and defend technical studies and execute the strategy in ITU study groups, Regional Telecommunications Organizations, and other multilateral and regulatory bodies. You will work closely with the satellite and communications systems design teams and coordination teams, and business teams to ensure that the Leotechnology, business, and regulatory roadmaps are aligned.

The ideal candidate has knowledge of satellite systems and the applicable Radio Regulations, Rules of Procedure, and ITU-R Recommendations and experience conducting sharing and interference analyses.

About the team
The Global Regulatory Affairs team is responsible for enabling and protecting Amazon Leo's use of radio frequency spectrum at home and abroad, defining and leading the Amazon Leo regulatory agenda. The team operates worldwide, engaging with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and regional organizations, coordinating the use of spectrum with other operators, gaining country access, and promoting safety in space. The Global Regulatory Affairs team is also responsible for licensing and collaborates with associations, government agencies, and other satellite operators in order to advocate for rules and regulations in the best interest of our customers. This team works in close collaboration with the Leo technical design and business teams to optimize for spectrum sharing and customer experience as well as with Amazon’s public policy and legal teams to enhance the overall regulatory strategy.

Basic qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- 5+ years of Space Vehicle/Satellite Operations, Space Communications or related industry experience
- 3+ years of experience performing satellite system, communication system, spectrum management or data analysis related to analyzing the performance of communication systems
- Experience in the application of the ITU Radio Regulations
- Experience in developing technical studies and advancing proposals within regulatory and multilateral bodies

Preferred qualifications

- Master's degree in Electrical or Communications Engineering or a related field
- Experience analyzing satellite communications systems in non-geostationary orbit
- Experience in ITU regulations related to satellite communications systems in non-geostationary orbit
- Experience developing in-house tools and products for analysis of satellite communication systems

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, VA, Arlington - 138,500.00 - 187,300.00 USD annually

How we rate this

Sr Eng, Int'l WRC Strategy, Amazon Leo, Global Regulatory Affairs at Amazon rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Read the description and count the AI tools, models and workflows it names.

Key facts

Sr Eng, Int'l WRC Strategy, Amazon Leo, Global Regulatory Affairs is an open job at Amazon.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The listed salary is $139k-$187k a year.
The role is based in US, VA, Arlington.
The job was posted on October 14, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by Amazon. Apply on Amazon

Prepare for this job

Built from this posting and from similar jobs on Level.

Skills and AI tools this role asks for

Satellite CommunicationsRegulatory AffairsSpectrum StrategyItu Regulations

Questions you could be asked

Tell me about a project where satellite communications was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where regulatory affairs was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where spectrum strategy was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where itu regulations was part of your work. What did you do?

Adapt your resume

List these exact terms on your resume: Satellite Communications, Regulatory Affairs, Spectrum Strategy, and Itu Regulations. An applicant tracking system matches the wording, not the idea.
Attach one line of real, concrete experience to at least one of them. A tool named with nothing behind it rarely survives a human read.

Get your CV reviewed before you apply

Send your CV and the role you want next. Your review arrives by email within 3 days.

Get a free CV review Check your resume with the ATS resume checker