Strategic Trade Compliance Engineer – Aerospace & Defense

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 166,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Top-tier benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Senior International Trade Compliance Engineer in Costa Mesa, CA or Washington DC. You will lead export classification strategy, drive accuracy with AI data analytics, and guide cross-functional teams in regulatory interpretation.

You will report to the Deputy Head of Trade in Anduril’s Legal Department, shaping the company’s classification program while enabling rapid defense technology delivery to warfighters and allies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in export classification or trade compliance.
• Deep expertise in EAR/ITAR and related regulations.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Drive consistent export classification processes across global operations.
• Leverage AI and data analytics for classification determinations.
• Deploy and maintain J/C training curricula and methodologies.
• Oversee J/C monitoring program across the enterprise.
• Collaborate with engineering, purchasing, and manufacturing for accurate classifications.
• Serve as J/C subject matter expert and advise senior leaders.
• Assist with government, customer, supplier inquiries on classifications.
• Support investigations, audits, and compliance initiatives.
• Mentor junior team members on methodology and regulatory interpretation.

Skills

Export classification

Trade compliance

EAR/ITAR

Regulatory interpretation

Data analytics

AI in compliance

Classification methodology

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Clear communication

Education

Bachelors in Engineering

Tools

Aerospace design tools

Regulatory databases

Classification tooling

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking a Senior International Trade Compliance Engineer in Costa Mesa, CA or Washington DC. You will lead export classification strategy, drive accuracy with AI data analytics, and guide cross-functional teams in regulatory interpretation.

You will report to the Deputy Head of Trade in Anduril’s Legal Department, shaping the company’s classification program while enabling rapid defense technology delivery to warfighters and allies.