Senior International Trade Compliance Engineer

Embedded within the Legal Department the International Trade Compliance team serves as the critical bridge between advanced engineering and global regulatory strategy. We are a fast-moving mission-driven team focused on enabling speed-to-mission while maintaining the highest standards of export compliance. By leveraging modern tools data analytics and deep technical expertise we collaborate closely with engineering operations and business leaders to navigate complex trade controls and rapidly deliver transformative defense capabilities to warfighters and allies worldwide.

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 companys jurisdiction and classification (J/C) this role you will bring deep expertise across export control regulations and related technical disciplines applying your knowledge in creative practical and forward-thinking ways to shape and drive company goals. Your work will directly enable Andurils mission to deliver cutting-edge defense technology to protect our warfighters and allies.

As a rapidly scaling defense technology company with expanding international partnerships Anduril requires sophisticated export compliance engineering that enables speed-to-mission while maintaining the highest standards of regulatory adherence. You will leverage AI and data analytics to drive classification accuracy lead transformative projects to increase consistency surveillance testing efficiency and compliance across global operations. You will address complex high-stakes classification challenges by evaluating nuanced technical and regulatory factors using conceptual thinking to guide outcomes that can shape the direction or success of a major area of the business.

You will report to the Deputy Head of Trade within Andurils Legal Department and work out of our Costa Mesa CA or Washington D.C. locations. You will serve as a recognized expert offering thought leadership and contributing to high-impact cross-functional initiatives. You will communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively to diverse audiences and influence decisions across the business while collaborating with engineering business development government affairs and operations teams.

• 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 Andurils J/C monitoring program aligning businesses and expanding monitoring testing and reporting to provide greater insight for surveillance of the companys 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 companys 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.

• Bachelors 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.
• A superpower for smashing through regulatory roadblocks.

• 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.

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience education and/or training critical skills and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Andurils total compensation package. Additionally Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees including:

At Anduril we invest in our people. Our comprehensive competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures youre supported in health recovery and whatever comes next.For more information Explore Our Benefits.

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