PitchMeAI Jobs
SpaceX

Sr. Satellite Policy Associate (Starlink Regulatory Affairs)

SpaceX · Washington, DC

Posted 21 days ago · $190,000.00 - $245,000.00

or apply directly on SpaceX's site. We never take the application ourselves.

Is this posting real?

This role has been open
21 days
SpaceX's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
52% of SpaceX's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at SpaceX
high
1459 stale, 43 reposted of 2,362 open
Hiring momentum
3062 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from SpaceX's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for SpaceX.

About this role

The Sr. Satellite Policy Associate will be part of the Starlink Regulatory Team at SpaceX, focusing on advocating for broadband and spectrum policies that support the company's objectives. This role involves drafting advocacy documents, representing SpaceX before regulatory bodies, and ensuring compliance with U.S. licensing requirements for the Starlink program. The position requires collaboration with legal and technical teams to influence policy environments globally.

Our read on this posting4.4out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of SpaceX as an employer.

What you need

  • JD or foreign equivalent from an accredited law school
  • 5+ years of experience with regulatory and policy matters

Nice to have

  • Bachelor’s or master's degree in an engineering, math, chemistry, or physics discipline
  • Understanding of broadband policy
  • Understanding of spectrum use and policies
  • Knowledge of radiofrequency spectrum technology
  • Knowledge of telecommunications business and regulatory issues outside of the U.S

What you get

  • Pay Range: $190,000.00 - $245,000.00
  • Eligibility for long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards
  • Potential discretionary bonuses
  • Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • Access to a 401(k) retirement plan

Worth weighing

  • Willingness to travel approximately 20% of the time
  • Must be willing to work extended hours or/and weekends as needed
  • This position is based in Washington, DC and requires being onsite – remote work not considered

Summarised from SpaceX's posting. Read the full original.

Listed by SpaceX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

More roles at SpaceX

All 2,362 open roles at SpaceX →

Apply to a Sr. Satellite Policy Associate (Starlink Regulatory Affairs) position at SpaceX - Jobs near me at Washington, DC