Intern, Spectrum Management and Strategy

The job responsibilities outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may evolve over time and be reviewed according to business needs.

ROLE DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the Spectrum team within a dynamic industry and be involved in projects allowing or the spectrum team to have fast and precise access to critical information by contributing to integrate spectrum coordination and administrative data from into new database tools. In the process you will be able to learn about various and fascinating aspects of satellite frequency coordination and related regulatory aspects.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY RESULT AREAS

Based in our office in The Hague, The Netherlands you will contribute to integrate spectrum coordination and administrative data into new database tools called MCR & RLD:

• MCR (Master Coordination Requirement) tool will permit to have a quick assess of the regulatory status of frequency rights at each orbital slots with associated coordination constraints

• RLD (Regulatory Letter Database) tool will ease & improve the treatment of regulatory letters received from all administrations all over the world and from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).

This work will allow you to amongst others gain insights in frequency coordination agreements, which are at the heart of the boundary conditions of how our spacecraft can operate. You will work together with the the best spectrum expects in the field in integrating relevant data into the database tools. You will have to familiarize yourself with the specifics and terminology of the spectrum world.

COMPETENCIES

• Necessary skills to work independently, while not hesitating to seek advice when in doubt
• Attention for detail in reviewing technical documents and agreement, and ability understand the contents
• Curiosity to understand fundamentals of technical elements in frequency coordination agreements and related regulations
• Willingness to review elements of the ITU Radio Regulations relevant for the job

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor or advanced agreement in engineering (preferably electrical, telecommunications or aerospace)
• Experience with databases (Access)
• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• Excellent analytical and judgment skills
• Easiness to communicate at all levels.

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