Spectrum Manager

Location: Oxfordshire, UK, Didcot / Harwell (Hybrid)

Company

hirify.global develops on-orbit servicing solutions for life extension, refurbishment, inspection, relocation, and active debris removal, supporting sustainable space operations.

What you will do

• Manage ITU satellite filings and frequency coordination activities, including regulatory correspondence and deadlines.
• Prepare and submit ITU filings, coordinate filing-related fees, and produce annual reports for Ofcom.
• Negotiate frequency coordination agreements for planned space activities.
• Conduct technical studies covering radio-frequency interference, frequency compatibility, link budgets, and interference analysis, including computer simulations.
• Guide engineering teams on compliance with ITU and national regulatory frameworks and support ground-station frequency licensing.
• Engage with Ofcom, the UK Ministry of Defence, UK Government bodies, the ITU, and international spectrum groups while supporting spectrum policy and ITU working activities.

Requirements

• BSc or MSc degree in electrical engineering, telecommunications, radio frequency, or a related field.
• Experience in spectrum management or engineering for space systems, including satellite communications or satellite systems engineering.
• Strong understanding of satellite payload design, earth-station characteristics, ITU Radio Regulations, ITU space software, and satellite licensing.
• Ability to manage personal delivery within agreed budgets and schedules, with strong organisational, communication, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Good understanding of the space industry and ability to communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice to have

• Postgraduate degree or PhD in engineering, science, or mathematics.
• Experience engaging in national and international spectrum policy, ITU working parties, WRC, or regional groups.
• Experience with SQL and regulatory, compliance, or communications-system licensing.
• Fluency or working proficiency in French or another UN language.
• Ability to hold UK Security Clearance SC or higher.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working around core hours and hybrid working, depending on role requirements.
• Optional 9/75 working pattern.
• 25 days of holiday, increasing yearly to 28 days, plus 8 Bank Holidays.
• Life insurance, long-term sick pay, and private healthcare.
• Relocation allowance may be considered, with access to a state-of-the-art office and cleanroom facility.
• Inclusive, diverse, and supportive working environment with regular social events.