Sr. Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Axon
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About the opportunity
Join Axon and be a Force for Good in our mission to Protect Life.
We are explorers pursuing society's most critical safety and justice issues through our ecosystem of devices and cloud software.
Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging, and meaningful, allowing you to take ownership and drive real change.
As a Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist — Spectrum & Airspace, you will help enable the deployment and operation of Axon Air and Dedrone solutions by supporting federal spectrum licensing and UAS airspace authorization requirements.
Key responsibilities
- Prepare and manage FCC licensing and authorization activities, including FCC Form 601 applications, license modifications and amendments, and Special Temporary Authority (STA) requests.
- Develop supporting FCC documentation, including technical narratives, site and equipment information, frequency data, coverage exhibits, and KML/KMZ mapping.
- Support FCC Universal Licensing System activities and work returned or deficient applications through correction and resolution.
- Prepare and coordinate FAA Certificates of Waiver or Authorization for our PAO/PSO customers, along with other operating waivers such as LAANC grid.
- Conduct site and airspace analysis and develop supporting materials such as CONOPS, safety documentation, detect-and-avoid descriptions, and operational narratives.
- Work with customers and internal teams to ensure regulatory packages contain accurate site, equipment, operational, and technical information.
- Engage with FCC and FAA personnel to clarify requirements, address questions, resolve filing issues, and appropriately advance pending actions.
- Maintain visibility into regulatory actions and proactively communicate risks or dependencies that could affect customer deployment schedules.
- Develop standardized regulatory workflows, templates, checklists, and quality-control processes that support increasing deployment volume.
Qualifications
- BS/BA degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
- 3+ years of experience in regulatory affairs, aviation, telecommunications, wireless spectrum, UAS operations, technical program management, compliance, or a related field.
- Working knowledge of FCC spectrum licensing, FAA aviation/UAS regulatory processes, or both.
- Strong technical and professional writing skills with exceptional attention to accuracy and detail.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent regulatory activities.
- Ability to work independently while effectively communicating with government personnel, customers, technical teams, and internal stakeholders.
- Comfort working with technical data, spreadsheets, mapping information, and tools such as Google Earth and KML/KMZ files.
- Willingness to travel up to 40%, primarily within the United States.
Nice to have
- Experience preparing or submitting FCC Form 601 applications, STA requests, license modifications, or amendments.
- Familiarity with FCC ULS, FRN/CORES administration, frequency coordination, and 47 CFR Parts 90 or 87.
- Experience supporting FAA Part 107 waivers, COAs, Part 91 operations, or BVLOS authorization requests.
- Previous interaction with FCC, FAA, certified frequency coordinators, or other regulatory personnel.
- Experience with radar, RF detection, counter-UAS, UAS/DFR, public safety communications, or other spectrum-dependent technologies.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and 401(k) with employer match
- Discretionary paid time off
- Paid parental leave for all
- Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
- Fitness programs
- Emotional and Mental Wellness support
- Learning and Development programs
Job details
- Location: Washington DC
- Travel: Up to 40%, primarily domestic
Reports To
Manager, Professional Services
Base Pay Range
$87,900 — $140,640 USD
About the company
At Axon, we are dedicated to protecting life and developing innovative safety and justice technologies. We believe in working together with candor, care, and diverse perspectives to create a safer world.
Additional information
Axon is a total compensation company, meaning compensation is made up of base pay, bonus, and stock awards.
The actual base pay is dependent upon level, function, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and geographic market.
Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.
For more details on our benefits and careers, please visit https://www.axon.com/careers.
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Key details from the source
- Experience supporting public safety, government, aviation, defense, or critical-infrastructure customers.
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate.
- Experience developing or improving regulatory, licensing, or compliance processes in a growing organization.
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