Export Control Specialist

MDA; East Hagbourne; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking an Export Controls Coordinator to ensure compliance with trade regulations in the UK. The successful candidate will need strong knowledge of U.K. and EU export compliance, as well as excellent interpersonal skills. Responsibilities include monitoring trade controls, liaising with departments, and handling export compliance queries. The role offers a hybrid work model and opportunities for professional growth in the fast-paced space industry.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Private healthcare

Pension plan

Hybrid work model

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in export controls and compliance.
• Knowledge of U.K. and EU export regulations and compliance requirements.
• Good understanding of anti-corruption and due diligence practices.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain compliance with trade controls.
• Liaise with various departments to ensure export licenses are in place.
• Serve as the point of contact for export compliance queries.

Skills

Knowledge of U.K. export regulations

Interpersonal and communication skills

Judgement and problem-solving

Team-oriented attitude

Flexibility under pressure

Job description

Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry. A robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 55‑year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure. The global MDA Space team of more than 3,800 space experts has the knowledge and know‑how to turn an audacious customer vision into an achievable mission – bringing to bear a one‑of‑a‑kind mix of experience, engineering excellence and wide‑eyed wonder that’s been in our DNA since day one. For those who dream big and push boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for the better, we’ll take you there. For more information, visit www.mda.space.

We’re on the hunt for an Export Controls Coordinator to join us, based in any of our UK offices in Harwell, Stevenage, Manchester or Farnborough.

MDA Space’s international footprint in the UK creates opportunities to work with some of the most exciting space industrial players in the country. Delivering all three business area capabilities in Geointelligence, Robotics & Space Operations, and Satellite Systems, our UK team provides support to our European‑based customers while specialising in the development of advanced space sensors for exploration missions as well as space‑based communication technology. As our presence grows overseas, so does our need for new ambitious team players to help us advance our place in the Universe and beyond.

Reporting to the Corporate Manager, Trade Compliance in Canada, the Export Control coordinator is responsible for monitoring, maintaining and communicating policies and procedures, which ensure compliance with all applicable trade controls to assure MDA Space is in compliance with all regulations set forth by the U.K. Strategic Export Control Lists and other relevant jurisdictions and international export control regulations (EU, Canada, Israel and/or United States).

Responsible for continuous improvement; anticipating changing customer needs and changes in the regulations; demonstrating vision in advancing tools, technology, processes; well integrated in the community to stay abreast of best practices.

Demonstrate a capability to balance the legal implications of current export legislation with the requirements to ensure that business continues at all times in conformance with law. Requires an ability to find creative solutions to problems.

The successful candidate will support all MDA Space EU and Israel locations and worldwide offices as required.

Responsibilities:

• Review and complete End‑User statements,
• Apply for re‑exports re‑transfer authorisations for US‑origin products with the US Department of State or Commerce;
• Liaise with multiple departments/teams (logistics, supply chain, engineering, etc.) to ensure all required export licences are in place for the release of hardware, software or technology (electronic transfers).
• Responsible for the management of the U.K.’s online export licensing system (SPIRE) and processes related to it including but not limited to applications of Standard Individual Export Licences (SIELs) and Open General Export Licences (OGELs), fulfilling reporting conditions, advisory opinions assuring complete accuracy of applications with the UK Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU).
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external export compliance queries (E.U., U.K and U.S.) to ensure compliance with all regulations (including U.S. ITAR / EAR regulations.)
• Liaise with different local and foreign government agencies/officials for trade controls related matters maintaining a high level of tact and diplomacy
• Oversee controls on the electronic transfer of technical data and software.
• Liaise with and support other MDA Space locations worldwide on all tasks in this job description.
• Review & keep track of Technical Assistance Agreements, DSP‑5s and other different export approvals and liaise with PMO to ensure compliance and suitability.
• Conducts export control reviews and assessments to determine export control classification (E.U., U.K., Canadian, Israel and U.S. regimes)
• Assists in the determination of export license requirements
• Review and provide export control related instructions to the shipping team prior to shipments departing our fMDA’s facilities
• Monitor updates to export controls and sanctions legislation (UK, EU, Israel and US) and assess the impact on business operations.
• Ensure there is no unauthorized access to controlled hardware or technology which includes managing access to segregated computer directories, facilities, etc.
• Provide training and awareness sessions on U.K, EU and U.S. Export Controls to MDA Space employees.
• Reporting risks to management on a periodic basis highlighting any issues along with strategies for risk mitigation.
• Devise creative ways to solve export issues as they arise keeping in mind the business reality of continuing work.
• Support with compliance investigations & internal audits
• Support all data management efforts to ensure data controlled for regulatory reasons is properly marked, labelled and handled.
• Perform background checks on new hires.
• Responsible of the Anti Corruption Due Diligence. conduct Third‑Party risk assessments to identify risks associated with third parties in Europe and Israel.
• Support other trade‑compliance tasks as well as security related as required by the Manager

Suitable candidates will ideally have the following attributes:

• A minimum of 3 Years of Experience in export controls and compliance
• Knowledge of U.K., EU export regulations and compliance requirements, the Strategic Export Control Lists. Knowledge of US and/or Israel export controls is a plus.
• Good understanding of anti‑corruption and due diligence practices policies and procedures.
• Ability to work in a team‑oriented environment and with minimum supervision
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to deal with all levels of the organization and external customers.
• Possess good judgement and the ability to resolve complex export related issues.
• Must be deadline oriented and flexible and be able to work under pressure.
• Good understanding of space technology would be a definite asset.
• Language proficiency in Hebrew is a plus

We’re a dream team of purpose‑driven, collaborative and passionate people, and we are constantly looking for others to join #TeamMDA to ignite new and innovative approaches to problem‑solving that push us forward to improve life on and above Earth. If you’re excited to expand our place in space and driven to inspire the next generation, we’ll take you there.

We have entered a new era of exploration and development, and MDA Space welcomes all who yearn to suit up and be part of it. An equal opportunity employer prizing diversity, integrity and collaboration, we are committed to growing MDA Space’s leadership in this next golden age.

Comments/Special Considerations:

We are required to conduct a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) screening in which we will check your:

• Right to work: To confirm that you are entitled to take up the position as well as check your nationality and immigration status
• Identity: Full ID check
• Criminal records: Basic Disclosure
• Employment history check: Confirmation of past three years of employment (minimum) history/activity
• Reference checks

Benefits statement:

MDA Space provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations. As a team member of MDA, you and your qualified dependents are eligible to participate in a benefit plan that ensures a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care including; private healthcare, disability income protection, life insurance, pension plan; and an employee assistance program. We also have a Hybrid work model in place, for a better work/life balance.

Equal opportunity statement:

MDA Space is an equal opportunity employer prizing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity. If you require assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please feel free to notify us.

Accommodations

MDA Space is proud to provide accommodation(s) during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodations, please indicate this on your application/cover letter and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.