Starlink Market Access & Development Manager (Middle East)

TL;DR

Starlink Market Access & Development Manager (Middle East): Lead market access and business development efforts for Starlink in the Middle East, focusing on regulatory compliance, stakeholder engagement, and commercial growth. Focus on navigating complex regulatory environments, building strategic partnerships, and expanding Starlink's market presence in challenging regions.

Location: Onsite in Bastrop, TX or Redmond, WA, United States

Company

SpaceX develops advanced space technologies with the goal of enabling human life on Mars and operates the Starlink satellite broadband service.

What you will do

• Conduct market research to assess demand, competition, and barriers to entry in the Middle East.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, legal, and sales teams to align market development with product and compliance requirements.
• Build and maintain a network of public and private sector stakeholders to support Starlink's growth.
• Develop a pipeline of commercial opportunities for enterprise sales and manage regulatory compliance.
• Identify and close strategic connectivity deals with high-impact customers like schools and hospitals.
• Monitor geopolitical and regulatory risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure business continuity.

Requirements

• Must be onsite in Bastrop, TX or Redmond, WA, United States.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee to comply with ITAR regulations.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, international relations, business, or related field.
• 3+ years experience in market access, business development, or regulatory affairs in telecommunications, satellite, or technology sectors.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Fluency in English; additional languages such as French, Portuguese, Arabic, Russian, or Spanish are preferred.

Nice to have

• 5+ years experience in relevant fields.
• Experience with global spectrum management, international trade, or business operations.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to influence senior policy decisions.
• Analytical skills in market modeling, financial forecasting, and competitive intelligence.

Culture & Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer with merit-based hiring.
• Focus on innovation and space exploration technologies.
• Dynamic, customer-facing role with significant travel.