Director, Regulatory & Compliance FranceEurope

Loft Orbital Solutions; Toulouse; Sur place; EUR 85 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A space integration company is looking for a Director of Regulatory & Compliance in Toulouse, France. This critical role involves leading trade compliance activities, managing export licensing, and ensuring adherence to European and French regulatory frameworks. Candidates should have at least 8 years of experience in the aerospace industry and strong knowledge of EU trade compliance. The company offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Prestations

Equity

Up to 35 days of Paid Time Off

Health and life insurance

Lunch Vouchers

Cross-office travel opportunities

Company and team off-sites

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• 8 years in trade compliance and regulatory affairs in the aerospace industry.
• Strong understanding of EU trade compliance regimes, especially dual-use and military export licenses.
• Ability to interface with various interdisciplinary stakeholders.

Responsabilités

• Lead export control compliance for hardware, software, and data transfers.
• Manage submission and approval of export license applications.
• Coordinate preparation of dossiers required under the French Space Operations Act.

Connaissances

Trade compliance

Regulatory affairs

EU trade compliance regimes

Export control regulations

French Space Law

Stakeholder communication

Attention to detail

Cybersecurity compliance

Outils

Google Suite

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Description du poste

Overview

Wanna Join the Adventure

As Director Regulatory & Compliance (France) youll be the lead point of contact for all regulatory trade and compliance activities supporting Lofts operations in France and the broader European region. You will play a critical role in enabling our space missions by securing regulatory approvals managing compliance with French and EU laws and ensuring our satellite programs remain audit-ready across jurisdictions.

Youll work closely with Lofts Head of Global Regulatory (Doug Farren) our technical and legal teams and external stakeholders including French authorities like ANFR and CNES. This is a hands-on high-ownership role; ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of regulation technology and cross-border collaboration.

This role is based in Toulouse France. A strong command of French and the European regulatory framework especially related to space spectrum and export control is essential.

Responsibilities

• Export Control & Licensing
• Lead Loft Frances export control compliance covering hardware software and data transfers to international destinations including the UAE and other non-EU countries.
• Manage the submission and approval of all export license applications under French EU and international export control regimes (Dual-Use ITAR / EAR War Material).
• Support the submission of U.S. EAR and ITAR (DSP-5) license requests and ensure ongoing compliance with those authorizations.
• Advise program procurement and sales teams on export constraints related to suppliers and partners in Europe and abroad.
• Conduct regular audits and risk assessments of Loft satellite programs to ensure adherence to all licensing requirements and compliance frameworks.
• Facilitate all international shipments through export compliance review and customs clearance support.
• Spectrum & Remote Sensing Licensing
• Lead the development and management of spectrum grant filings and remote sensing applications for submission to relevant national authorities.
• Act as Loft Frances primary liaison with CNES ANFR and other regulatory bodies for spectrum allocation operator licensing and satellite registration. Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate submissions.
• Security & Regulatory Compliance
• Coordinate and lead the preparation of dossiers required under the French Space Operations Act (LOS) in collaboration with CNES and SGDSN.
• Ensure Loft Frances compliance with national security regulations (IGI-1300 II-901 DR / DR-SF) and when applicable NATO standards.
• Monitor cybersecurity compliance with frameworks such as SecNumCloud NIS2 and ANSSI guidelines; support internal awareness and training programs.
• Governance & Institutional Reporting
• Support Loft Frances regulatory reporting obligations and responses to French and European authorities (e.g. DGA SGDSN DRSD ARCEP).
• Conduct due diligence on third-party vendors and customers to assess compliance and risk exposure.
• Contribute actively to Loft Frances governance and sovereignty posture helping to position the company as a trusted industrial player for European and defense-related programs.
• Serve as a proactive interlocutor with government stakeholders on regulatory security and strategic issues.
• Internal Processes & Collaboration
• Develop internal licensing templates process improvements and best practices for compliance workflows.
• Coordinate with internal teams to classify products manage licensing requirements and maintain accurate documentation to support internal controls and regulatory audits.
• Advise the business on international trade compliance including economic sanctions foreign policy and export restrictions.

Must Haves :

• 8 years in trade compliance and regulatory affairs in the aerospace industry
• Strong understanding of EU trade compliance regimes including hands-on experience managing dual-use and military export license applications
• Working knowledge of ITU licensing processes and relevant French and European spectrum authorities
• Strong grasp of French Space Law including its practical regulatory implications for commercial and government operations
• Ability to be self-motivated and work independently with a methodical approach to detail.
• Ability to interface with a variety of interdisciplinary stakeholders and adapt in a dynamic and evolving start-up environment.
• High attention to detail and attentiveness to deadline
• Familiarity with Google Suite Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint
• Drive initiatives forward independently earning the confidence of senior internal and external stakeholders through clear authoritative communication and sound judgment.
• The successful candidate must meet the legal requirements to hold a regulatory and compliance position in France including any necessary authorizations or clearances.

Nice to Haves :

• Working knowledge of FCC spectrum licensing and NOAA remote sensing licensing requirements in the United States
• Hands-on experience with U.S. export control regulations including EAR and Familiarity with regulatory frameworks outside the U.S. and EU with particular focus on the MENA region.
• Experience in a global organization working across national borders to enable business goals.
• Solid understanding of U.S. EU and other global customs regimes including experience with the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and enforcement practices
• Experience working with technical subject matter experts in an engineering environment.

Benefits

• Equity we want you to have an active role in our success
• Up to 35 days of Paid Time Off (vacations & RTT ) and flexible working hours we want you to be at your best
• Health and life insurance we care about your health
• Lunch Vouchers because lets be honest we love food! (we even have a slack channel about it #loft-gourmand)
• Cross-office travel opportunities between San Francisco Colorado and Toulouse to learn from our differences
• Company and team off-sites and many other events to work & celebrate together
• Relocation assistance to Toulouse when applicable
• We strongly encourage you to apply even if you dont check all the boxes.

Who We Are

Loft : Space Made Simple.

Founded in 2017 Loft provides governments companies and research institutions with a fast reliable and flexible way to deploy missions in orbit.

We integrate launch and operate spacecraft offering end-to-end missions as a service across Earth observation IoT connectivity in-orbit demonstrations national security missions and more. Leveraging our existing space infrastructure and an extensive inventory of satellite buses Loft is reducing years-long integration and launch timelines to months. With more than 25 missions flown Lofts flight heritage and proven technologies enable customers to focus on their mission objectives.

At Loft youll be given the autonomy and ownership to solve significant challenges but with a close-knit and supportive team at your back. We believe that diversity and community are the foundation of an open culture. We are committed to hiring the best people regardless of background and make their time at Loft the most fulfilling period of their career.

We value kind supportive and team-oriented collaborators. It is also crucial for us that you are a problem solver and a great communicator. As our team is international you will need strong English skills to better collaborate easily communicate complex ideas and convey important messages.

With 4 satellites on-orbit and a wave of exciting missions launching soon we are scaling up quickly across our offices in San Francisco CA Golden CO and Toulouse France.

As an international company your resume will be reviewed by people across our offices so please attach a copy in English.

Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Abinitio,Apprentice,Dermatology,Cost Estimation,Data Networking,Liaison

Employment Type :

Full-Time

Experience :

years

Vacancy :

1