Frequency & Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Our client is a global leader in technology that designs and develops advanced radio communication and navigation products for unmanned aerial systems, that scales into new markets, ensuring products operate legally and effectively across different regulatory environments is business-critical.

Company mission: provide autonomous robotic platforms with superior capabilities through robust, reliable ubiquitous communication and assured positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT).

The Frequency & Regulatory Compliance Specialis t owns everything related to radio frequency allocation, spectrum licensing, and device certification — from initial market research through to approved operation in the field.

This is a highly cross-functional role sitting at the intersection of engineering, legal, and business development.

What You'll Do

Spectrum Research & Frequency Allocation

- Research available frequency bands for UAV communication, video transmission, and SDR systems in target markets

- Monitor national frequency allocation tables and ITU Radio Regulations for relevant spectrum changes

- Identify unlicensed, licensed, and restricted bands applicable to our product portfolio

- Assess spectrum availability for new product development and inform design decisions early in the early product developmnet phases

Regulatory Licensing & Approvals

- Prepare and submit frequency assignment requests to national telecommunications regulatory bodies (e.g., НКЕК in Ukraine, (EU, ITU) FCC in USA, OFCOM in UK, BNetzA in Germany, and equivalents globally)

- Manage the full lifecycle of frequency permits — application, approval, renewal, and amendment

- Request special frequency allocations for defense, government, and commercial use cases

- Maintain a registry of all active licenses, their validity periods, and renewal schedules

Product Certification

- Lead radio type approval and certification processes in target markets (CE/RED in EU, FCC Part 15/97 in USA, ETSI standards, and national equivalents)

- Coordinate with internal Engineering team to ensure products meet regulatory technical requirements before certification submission

- Manage relationships with accredited test laboratories for compliance testing

- Track certification status across the product portfolio and flag gaps before market entry

Cross-functional Collaboration

- Work closely with HW engineers during Definition phases to align product design with regulatory constraints

- Support CBDO and Sales with regulatory documentation required for commercial proposals and government tenders

- Advise the product team on regulatory risks when evaluating new frequency bands or product features

- Prepare regulatory landscape summaries for new target markets as part of the go-to-market process

Monitoring & Intelligence

- Track regulatory changes across key markets that could affect product operation or certification status

- Monitor ITU World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC) outcomes and upcoming agenda items relevant to autonomous robotic systems spectrum

- Maintain awareness of competitor regulatory strategies and spectrum usage

Requirements:

- 3+ years of experience in radio frequency management, spectrum regulation, or RF engineering

- Working knowledge of local, regional, and ITU Radio Regulations and national frequency allocation frameworks

- Experience interacting with at least one national telecommunication regulatory body

- Understanding of radio system technical parameters: EIRP, frequency tolerance, emission designators, spurious emissions

- Ability to read and interpret RF technical documentation and product datasheets

- B2 or higher: Strong written communication skills — regulatory submissions require precision

Nice to Have

- Experience with UAV, defense, or professional radio systems

- Familiarity with ETSI, FCC, or CE/RED certification processes
- Experience with SDR platforms or software-defined radio concepts

The company offers:

- Official employment in accordance with Ukrainian labor law
- Military service deferment
- Modern working equipment (MacBook or other preferred hardware)
- Regular performance reviews to support your professional growth
- 24 working days of paid vacation annually
- Paid sick leaves
- English language classes
- Compensation for educational and training programs
- Team buildings and corporate events in a friendly and collaborative environment