Inversion
Space
DirectorofRegulatoryAffairs
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“Director of Regulatory Affairs at Inversion. Skills: Regulatory affairs, Aerospace licensing, Compliance programs. Own licensing. Own compliance”
Industry & Context.
Obtain U.S. Secret Security, Maintain U.S. Secret Security, Meet ITAR requirements, U. S. citizen, Lawful permanent resident, Protected individual, Eligible obtain authorizations
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Ability to obtain U.S. Secret Security, Meet ITAR requirements, 8+ years commercial space regulatory affairs, Deep hands-on knowledge FAA Part 450, Demonstrated experience obtaining reentry vehicle licenses, Working knowledge ITAR/EAR export control, Experience managing compliance program, Track record direct engagement federal agencies
Nice to Have
Prior experience commercial launch company, Prior experience reentry vehicle company, Background systems engineering, Background mission assurance, Background range safety, Technical aerospace discipline, Active DoD security clearance, Active IC security clearance, Existing relationships FAA-AST, Existing relationships NOAA OCC, Existing relationships USSPACECOM, Existing relationships Congressional staff, Experience NASA payload manifesting, Experience CRADA agreements, Experience Space Act Agreements, Graduate degree aerospace engineering, Graduate degree public policy
What You'll Do.
Own government engagement
Design reentry vehicles
Test reentry vehicles
Operate reentry vehicles
Advise leadership regulatory risk
Advise leadership licensing timelines
Advise leadership go/no-go criteria
Set strategic approach FAA/AST licensing
Set strategic approach NOAA remote sensing
Set strategic approach FCC spectrum coordination
Set strategic approach ITAR/EAR compliance
Set strategic approach export licensing
Serve as primary relationship manager regulatory agencies
Serve as primary relationship manager Capitol Hill staff
Build regulatory function
Set internal processes licensing
Set templates licensing
Set compliance culture licensing
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Leadership team; Engineering; Mission ops; Legal; C-suite
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication; Translate complex requirements
Full Job Description
Turning Space into a Transportation Layer for Earth Who We Are: Inversion builds advanced reentry systems to deliver next-generation capabilities from space. Our mission is to make Earth radically more accessible by turning Low-Earth Orbit into an on-demand logistics domain. We see space not as a destination, but as a platform — one that unlocks unprecedented speed and global reach. Our spacecraft are designed to deliver payloads anywhere on Earth in under an hour, operating through extreme reentry conditions and landing with high precision. These systems open the door to new ways of testing, delivering, and operating at hypersonic speeds. Inherently dual-use, our technology is built to meet urgent national security needs while laying the groundwork for future commercial applications. Backed by leading investors including Y Combinator, Spark Capital, and Lockheed Martin Ventures, and working with partners such as the U. S. Space Force and NASA, Inversion is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in space-based defense and logistics. Position Overview: As the Director of Regulatory Affairs, you will own the full spectrum of licensing, compliance, and government engagement required to design, test, and operate reentry vehicles. You will be a core member of the leadership team, working directly with engineering, mission ops, legal, and the C-suite to ensure our programs are structured for regulatory success. This is a high-visibility, high-autonomy role. You will build the regulatory function, hire your team, and set the strategic approach to FAA/AST licensing, NOAA remote sensing, FCC spectrum coordination, ITAR/EAR compliance, and export licensing. You will also serve as our primary relationship manager with regulatory agencies and Capitol Hill staff. Key Responsibilities: Licensing set internal processes, templates, and a compliance culture that scales with the company Advise leadership on regulatory risk, licensing timelines, and go/no-go criteria for key p
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