Customs Compliance Manager, Aerospace & Defense Electronics

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated is seeking a Customs Compliance Manager for its Aerospace and Defense Electronics segment. The role leads global customs compliance, drives policy execution, and partners with operations, supply chain and engineering to enable compliant, efficient trade activities. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in customs compliance, strong knowledge of U.S.

customs laws, and the ability to translate complex regulations into practical business solutions. Travel to U.S.

Qualifications

• 4-year undergraduate degree in international business, supply chain, law or related field is preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in customs and trade compliance.
• Demonstrated knowledge in U.S. customs laws, including classification, valuation, origin, cross border activities, FTAs, reconciliation, and tariff programs.
• Ability to communicate complex regulatory requirements to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven ability to operate independently, exercise sound judgment, and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Experience working in a multinational, regulated environment; defense, aerospace, or high-technology industry experience preferred.
• Ability to travel periodically to assigned company locations across the United States.
• Must be a U.S. Person

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain customs compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls in alignment with Teledyne global standards.
• Ensure transactions reflect accurate classification, valuation, country of origin, and admissibility determinations.
• Provide functional leadership for Customs compliance personnel in business unit operations.
• Support and execute periodic internal reviews, including annual customs self-assessments and post-entry validations.
• Train, develop, and lead Customs compliance personnel.
• Review and assign HS classification, customs valuation, country of origin determinations, and tariff applicability.
• Manage reconciliation filings and temporary import bonds.
• Review and approve classification determinations, bills of materials, origin analyses, and valuation methodologies for complex or high-risk products.
• Ensure accurate and timely customs filings through oversight of brokers, freight forwarders, and internal teams.
• Support imports under ITAR licenses or exemptions.
• Draft responses to CBP, including CF28s, audits, verifications, and post-entry reviews.
• Coordinate internal audits, compliance assessments, and corrective action plans; partner with Internal Audit and Legal as needed.
• Develop and implement corrective action plans for resolution of regulatory or policy concerns.
• Oversee import and export processes, working closely with logistics providers, brokers, and internal stakeholders.
• Review and validate customs declarations for accuracy and completeness.
• Provide escalation support for complex or time-sensitive customs issues impacting shipments or business continuity.
• Deliver customs compliance training for trade, supply chain, engineering, finance, and other cross-functional teams.

Skills

Customs compliance

Regulatory communication

Independent work

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in international business, supply chain, law or related field

Job description

Be visionary Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

Position Summary

The Customs Compliance Manager, Aerospace and Defense Electronics segment is responsible for the management and continuous improvement of customs compliance processes within the assigned region or business units. This role ensures full compliance with applicable customs laws and regulations while partnering with operations, supply chain, and engineering teams to enable compliant and efficient global trade activities. The position requires technical expertise in customs classification, valuation, origin, free trade agreements, tariff mitigation, and audit management, as well as the ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical, business‑aligned solutions.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Compliance Program Execution

• Implement and maintain customs compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls in alignment with Teledyne global standards.
• Ensure transactions reflect reasonable care, including accurate classification, valuation, country of origin, and admissibility determinations.
• Provide functional leadership for Customs compliance personnel in business unit operations.
• Support and execute periodic internal reviews, including annual customs self‑assessments and post‑entry validations.
• Train, develop, and lead Customs compliance personnel.

Technical Customs Compliance

• Review and assign HS classification, customs valuation, country of origin determinations, and tariff applicability (including Sections 232, 301, 122, and related measures).
• Manage reconciliation filings and temporary import bonds.
• Experience in working with maquiladora cross border activities.
• Review and approve classification determinations, bills of materials, origin analyses, and valuation methodologies for complex or high‑risk products.
• Ensure accurate and timely customs filings through oversight of brokers, freight forwarders, and internal teams.
• Support imports under ITAR licenses or exemptions.

Audit, Investigations & Government Interaction

• Draft responses to CBP, including CF28s, audits, verifications, and post‑entry reviews.
• Coordinate internal audits, compliance assessments, and corrective action plans; partner with Internal Audit and Legal as needed.
• Develop and implement corrective action plans for resolution of regulatory or policy concerns.

Operational Oversight & Broker Management

• Oversee import and export processes, working closely with logistics providers, brokers, and internal stakeholders.
• Review and validate customs declarations for accuracy and completeness.
• Provide escalation support for complex or time‑sensitive customs issues impacting shipments or business continuity.

Training and Awareness

• Deliver customs compliance training for trade, supply chain, engineering, finance, and other cross‑functional teams.
• Promote awareness of compliance responsibilities across business functions.
• Conduct in‑person and remote facility assessments for compliance.

Minimum Qualifications And Requirements

• 4-year undergraduate degree in international business, supply chain, law or related field is preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in customs and trade compliance. Export compliance experience a plus. U.S. Customs Broker License preferable.
• Demonstrated knowledge in U.S. customs laws, including classification, valuation, origin, cross border activities, FTAs, reconciliation, and tariff programs.
• Ability to communicate complex regulatory requirements to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Proven ability to operate independently, exercise sound judgment, and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Experience working in a multinational, regulated environment; defense, aerospace, or high‑technology industry experience preferred.
• Ability to travel periodically to assigned company locations across the United States.
• Must be a U.S. Person

Salary Range

$120,300.00-$160,400.000

The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.

Teledyne conducts background checks on qualified applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, education verification, employment history and verification, criminal convictions, Motor Vehicle Report (MVR & driving history), reference check, credit checks/credit history and drug testing. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non‑merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.