This role sits at the intersection of engineering and compliance, supporting classification and export determinations for a wide range of aerospace technologies. You will work directly with engineers to evaluate technical data (drawings, BOMs, software, systems) and determine appropriate classifications under EAR and ITAR regulations.
This is a fast-paced, high-visibility role where priorities shift quickly and decisions matter. You will not be limited to a single program or function instead, you will operate across the enterprise, supporting diverse engineering domains and global stakeholders.
What You’ll Do
• Perform export classifications (ECCN/ITAR) for aerospace technical data including drawings, materials, source code and engineering systems
• Partner directly with engineers to evaluate data, challenge assumptions and guide compliant decisions
• Support corporate investigations and compliance risk assessments
• Contribute to and improve export decision guides internal processes
• Navigate ambiguity balancing regulatory compliance with business needs
• Operate in a high-volume, fast-paced environment where priorities can shift quickly
• Collaborate with Global Trade Control and Legal teams on complex or high-risk cases
What Sets You Apart
• Ability to challenge engineers constructively and defend compliance decisions
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-demand environments with competing priorities
• Proactively seek answers, build knowledge, and don’t wait for direction
• Strong communicator who can translate complex regulations into practical guidance
• Capable of balancing compliance requirements with business risk and execution needs
What You Bring
• Independently performs standard classifications by conducting an Order of Review
• Builds onward self-classifier status with mentor support
• Begins contributing to process improvements and documentation
Why This Role
• Work across the entire business unit and not limited to one program or discipline
• Gain exposure to a wide range of technologies from engineering drawings to software systems
• Engage with global teams and real-world compliance challenges
• Operates in a role where there is constant challenge, variety and impact
• Build both depth and breadth in export compliance and engineering integration
What to Expect
This is not a slow or highly structured role. You will be expected to:
• Learn quickly in an environment with evolving processes
• Operate with increasing independence over time
• Handle a mix of high-volume requests and complex, high-stakes decisions
If you are someone who thrives in a structured, low-variability environment, this role will feel challenging. If you are someone who enjoys solving complex problems, navigating ambiguity and making decisions then this role will accelerate your growth.
12+ months — possible extension and possible FTE opportunity.
Requirements
What you'll need
What Success Looks Like
• Achieves self-classifier status with minimal need for mentor review
• Demonstrates strong independent judgement on standard and some complex classifications
• Contributes to meaningful process or efficiency improvements
• Updates or enhances export decision guidance used across the organization
• Builds credibility with engineering teams as a trusted compliance partner
AA degree in related discipline and typically 6 or more years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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