Senior International Trade Compliance Engineer

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.

As a Senior International Trade Compliance Engineer at Anduril Industries, you will serve as a recognized subject matter expert responsible for setting the strategic direction and execution of the company’s jurisdiction and classification (J/C) program.

Responsibilities

• Drive consistent export classification processes across global operations, developing classification decision rationale, heuristics, and methodology for various product types to improve efficiency while maintaining accuracy.
• Leverage AI and data analytics for rapid, risk-mitigated jurisdiction and classification determinations, driving continuous improvement in classification process capacity and accuracy.
• Deploy and maintain J/C training curricula and robust methodologies to meet cost and performance metrics across the enterprise.
• Oversee Anduril’s J/C monitoring program, aligning businesses and expanding monitoring, testing, and reporting to provide greater insight for surveillance of the company’s J/C program.
• Work with internal stakeholders, including engineering, purchasing, and manufacturing, to obtain the information required to assign accurate classifications while maintaining organized records of supporting information.
• Act as the company’s J/C subject matter expert and engage senior business leaders to design strategies to minimize trade control restrictions while ensuring full compliance.
• Assist with responses to government, customer, supplier, or partner inquiries and requests relating to export classifications.
• Support investigations, internal and external audits, and other compliance initiatives as required.
• Mentor and guide junior team members on classification methodology and regulatory interpretation as part of project work.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in export classification, trade compliance engineering, or a closely related technical compliance discipline, with a recognized track record of significant influence in the field.
• Deep expertise in the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), with strong knowledge of classifications pertaining to aerospace systems, electronics, computers, encryption technology, and navigational hardware.
• Demonstrated ability to address complex, high-stakes challenges by evaluating nuanced and often intangible technical and regulatory factors.
• In-depth knowledge of aerospace systems and defense industry regulations.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in group 3-5 UAS or robotic systems product development or concepts.
• Proficiency in aerospace design tools and familiarity with modern defense technology platforms.
• Knowledge of exportability considerations and experience incorporating export control compliance into product development plans.
• Familiarity with ATF import regulations and the ability to classify products accordingly.
• Understanding of Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) guidelines and U.S. UAS Policy.
• Experience in managing development infrastructure and training technical teams.

Benefits

Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) to support health, recovery, and overall well-being.