Aerospace Product Data & Export Compliance Specialist

PDS Defense, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. seeks a Product Data Mgmt Specialist in Seattle, WA to evaluate aerospace data and determine classifications under EAR and ITAR.

You will work with engineers to assess drawings, BOMs, software and systems, ensuring compliant decisions across programs and global stakeholders. The role is fast-paced with high visibility, requiring independent judgement, strong communication, and the ability to balance regulatory requirements with business needs while improving export guidance and

Qualifications

• AA degree in related discipline and 6+ years of related experience.
• Experience with EAR/ITAR export classifications and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform export classifications (ECCN/ITAR) for aerospace 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 and internal processes.
• Navigate ambiguity balancing regulatory compliance with business needs.
• Collaborate with Global Trade Control and Legal teams on complex cases.

Skills

Strong communicator

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

AA degree in related discipline

Job description

PDS Defense, Inc. seeks a Product Data Mgmt Specialist in Seattle, WA to evaluate aerospace data and determine classifications under EAR and ITAR.

You will work with engineers to assess drawings, BOMs, software and systems, ensuring compliant decisions across programs and global stakeholders. The role is fast-paced with high visibility, requiring independent judgement, strong communication, and the ability to balance regulatory requirements with business needs while improving export guidance and