Senior Space Supply Chain Compliance Lead

K2 Space; Los Angeles (CA); Presencial; USD 130.000 - 165.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Equity in the company

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Descripción de la vacante

K2 Space in Torrance, California seeks a seasoned supply chain compliance professional to design and own the company’s compliance program for space hardware. You’ll work cross-functionally with procurement, quality, legal, engineering and programs to ensure ITAR/EAR/FAR/DFARS alignment, manage supplier qualifications, and govern export controls while building a resilient supplier base for mission success.

Join a fast-growing, D-funded space company and help scale compliance practices across

Formación

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field with 5+ years in aerospace and defense compliance.
• Strong knowledge of ITAR/EAR/FAR/DFARS as they apply to procurement and suppliers.
• Experience building or scaling compliance programs, including policies and training.
• Experience with counterfeit parts prevention and supplier qualification.
• Leadership in supplier audits, risk assessments, and corrective actions.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to translate complex regulations into practical guidance.
• Clear communication skills to influence suppliers and internal teams.

Responsabilidades

• Build and maintain the supply chain compliance program, including policies, procedures, training and audit processes.
• Partner with procurement and supplier development to onboard suppliers and verify compliance.
• Maintain supplier templates, onboarding documents, questionnaires, and compliance forms.
• Ensure procurement transactions align with purchasing policies.
• Review standard Purchase Order Terms & Conditions, quality clauses and shipping requirements.
• Manage export control compliance for ITAR/EAR in data sharing and sourcing.
• Develop compliance metrics and reporting for leadership visibility on risk and readiness.
• Support proposals with supplier compliance information and data.
• Act as compliance partner for procurement, quality, legal and programs on sourcing decisions.

Conocimientos

ITAR/EAR/FAR/DFARS knowledge

Supply chain compliance management

Counterfeit parts prevention

Supplier audits

Policy writing

Regulatory training

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Law, or related field

Descripción del empleo

K2 Space in Torrance, California seeks a seasoned supply chain compliance professional to design and own the company’s compliance program for space hardware. You’ll work cross-functionally with procurement, quality, legal, engineering and programs to ensure ITAR/EAR/FAR/DFARS alignment, manage supplier qualifications, and govern export controls while building a resilient supplier base for mission success.

Join a fast-growing, D-funded space company and help scale compliance practices across