Regulatory and Policy Manager

🇺🇸 Burlingame, California
Posted 1 week ago
Expires July 28, 2026

Xona is the navigational intelligence company bringing real-time, centimeter-level certainty to any device, anywhere on Earth.

With Pulsar – the world’s most advanced PNT satellite infrastructure in Low Earth Orbit – Xona will offer a future-proof, backwards-compatible global positioning system optimized for absolute precision, superior power, and robust protection.

We are seeking an experienced Regulatory & Policy Manager to lead engagement with U.S. and international government stakeholders, regulatory agencies, multilateral organizations, and industry partners across the global space ecosystem. This role will shape the company’s regulatory strategy, support market access and international expansion, influence emerging space policy frameworks, and ensure compliance with domestic and international laws governing commercial space activities.

The ideal candidate combines deep knowledge of aerospace and space policy with strong diplomatic, legal, and strategic communication skills. This individual will work cross-functionally with legal, external affairs, government affairs, engineering, business development, and executive leadership teams to advance the company’s strategic objectives worldwide.

What You’ll Do:

- Develop and execute global regulatory and public policy strategies aligned with company objectives, including influencing policy development across spectrum allocation, PNT services, space traffic management, orbital debris mitigation, national security space policy, and international space governance.

- Lead and support engagements with U.S. government agencies (FCC, DoW, FAA, NASA, State, and Commerce) and manage relationships with foreign governments, ministries, regulators, international space agencies, and ITU activities.

- Monitor and analyze evolving domestic and international space regulations, treaties, export controls, and licensing requirements; advise leadership on geopolitical, regulatory, and policy risks impacting commercial space...