Senior Trade Compliance Specialist (R6250)

Shield; Texas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking a proactive Trade Compliance professional to guide ITAR and EAR controlled goods movements across our global operations. You will partner with Sales, Program Management, and Engineering to enable compliant growth while adhering to U.S. trade regulations and corporate policies.

The role requires independent work, strong project management, and the ability to balance regulatory requirements with business objectives in a fast-paced defense-tech environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with ITAR and EAR regulations.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to balance compliance with business growth.
• Excellent cross-functional communication.

Responsibilities

• Guide compliant movement of ITAR/EAR–controlled goods and technologies.
• Collaborate with Sales, Program Management, and Engineering to ensure regulatory alignment.
• Maintain alignment with U.S. trade laws and company policies.

Job description

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BATaircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai.

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Job Description:

The Shield AI Trade Compliance team plays a critical role in supporting our global operations and ensuring adherence to U.S. export and import regulations. As a part of this team, you’ll collaborate closely with Sales, Program Management, and Engineering to guide the compliant movement of U.S. State Department (ITAR) and U.S. Commerce Department (EAR)–controlled goods and technologies.

We’re looking for a proactive professional with experience in ITAR and EAR regulations, with strong project management skills and the ability to balance compliance with business growth. This individual will operate independently, communicate across functions, and help drive Shield AI’s mission while maintaining full alignment with U.S. trade laws and company policies.