Trade Compliance Specialist — Space Export Controls

CesiumAstro; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

CesiumAstro seeks a Trade Compliance professional to lead export control activities supporting space and aerospace programs. The role focuses on license applications, ECCN assessments, and routine compliance tasks across engineering, supply chain, and legal teams.

You will monitor ITAR/EAR updates, perform screening, and collaborate with multiple departments to resolve authorization needs while maintaining accurate records and audit trails.

Qualifications

• Degree in supply chain, international business, or law with trade compliance experience.
• Knowledge of ITAR, EAR, OFAC and export licensing requirements.
• Familiarity with TAAs, TCPs, and restricted-party screening processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare export license applications and related regulatory documentation.
• Review USML categories, ECCNs, and classifications for ITAR compliance.
• Assess shipments for license requirements and correct documentation.

Skills

Regulatory compliance understanding

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

SharePoint

Descartes

Job description

CesiumAstro seeks a Trade Compliance professional to lead export control activities supporting space and aerospace programs. The role focuses on license applications, ECCN assessments, and routine compliance tasks across engineering, supply chain, and legal teams.

You will monitor ITAR/EAR updates, perform screening, and collaborate with multiple departments to resolve authorization needs while maintaining accurate records and audit trails.