Market Access Manager

About this role

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. Today, Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe— large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts.

Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization. Astranis has raised over $750 million from some of the world’s best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.

Market Access Manager

As our Market Access Manager, you will drive Astranis's market access efforts outside of the United States. Astranis is growing the number of satellites it launches each year, and needs a talented market access manager to keep pace with acquiring the necessary authorizations for these satellites to operate in countless countries around the world. You will lead the team obtaining and maintaining market access and landing rights authorizations. You will also engage in regulatory processes to modify national regulatory regimes to facilitate future market access for Astranis satellites.

Role

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Develop in-depth understanding of regulatory and market access frameworks where Astranis does business

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Engage directly with national regulatory authorities and foster strong relationships

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Obtain new licenses/authorizations for satellites and earth stations and maintain existing ones

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Prepare documentation in support of the license/authorization application process, pulling information from teams across Astranis