Government Affairs Manager

The role

You will support Starlink's international expansion through government relations work, including licensing, market access and regulatory approvals. The role is based in Brussels, Belgium, and involves direct lobbying and building coalitions with officials, lawmakers and regulators.

What you will do

• Support international roll-out of Starlink, including government relations to facilitate licensing, market access and regulatory approvals worldwide
• Shape spectrum, business operations and broadband policy discussions in the U.S. and with foreign administrations
• Develop and maintain relationships with international government officials, lawmakers and regulatory decision-makers
• Oversee and manage consultants and third parties engaged in global government affairs matters
• Shape global legislative strategies, tactics and policy development
• Draft legislative language, attend hearings, draft hearing testimony and develop policy positions
• Monitor and analyze international market policy developments
• Prepare presentations for key audiences for SpaceX leadership
• Perform research and develop policy and collateral materials

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years of professional experience working on legislative matters in the private sector or a government organization
• Must be willing to travel, less than 40%
• Must be willing to attend political and industry events on behalf of SpaceX
• Flexibility for long hours and weekend work

Nice to have

• Advanced degree (MA, JD, PhD) in science, policy, political science, international affairs or another relevant field
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working on international telecommunications regulatory agencies, legislative committees or international telecom organizations
• Knowledge of launch vehicles, satellites and space technology and policy
• Thorough knowledge of radiofrequency spectrum technology
• Direct experience achieving definitive legislative outcomes
• Passion for SpaceX's mission and goals and rural connectivity
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems
• Demonstrated ability to forge coalitions and partnerships

Before you apply

• Must be willing to travel, less than 40% of the time
• Must be willing to attend political and industry events on behalf of SpaceX

About the company

SpaceX is developing technologies with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. Its Starlink service provides high-speed broadband around the world, connecting unserved and underserved areas.