Senior Export Compliance Administrator

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~Please Note:~ To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. At Cesium Astro
, we are developers and pioneers of out‑of‑the‑box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross‑functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands‑on, interactive, and autonomous work, Cesium Astro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward‑thinking individuals to join our team.

We are looking to add a Senior Export Compliance Administrator to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about export compliance in a growing aerospace company, we would like to hear from you.

In this position, you will serve as a subject matter expert on U.S. Government export/import regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and related trade laws. This role provides strategic guidance and oversight on complex compliance matters across aerospace and defense programs. The Senior Administrator partners with leadership, program teams, and regulatory agencies to ensure the company maintains robust export control compliance practices, while supporting business objectives in global markets.

• Serve as a senior resource and compliance advisor to leadership, program management, engineering, supply chain, and contracts teams on export control matters.
• Interpret and apply ITAR, EAR, OFAC, and other regulations to complex business scenarios, ensuring compliant solutions that meet program and customer needs.
• Lead preparation, submission, and management of complex export authorizations, including Technical Assistance Agreements (TAAs), Manufacturing License Agreements (MLAs), and Commodity Jurisdiction (CJ) requests.
• Provide oversight for export/import classifications, ensuring accurate jurisdiction and Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCNs) for products, technology, and software.
• Develop, implement, and enhance export compliance policies, procedures, and standard work across the organization.
• Conduct internal audits, investigations, and corrective actions; partner with leadership to address findings and implement improvements.
• Interface directly with U.S. Government agencies (DDTC, BIS, OFAC, Census, Customs) and external customers regarding licensing, disclosures, and regulatory interpretations.
• Mentor and support junior compliance staff, providing training, coaching, and technical guidance.
• Design and deliver advanced export compliance training for functional and program teams.
• Monitor and assess regulatory changes, advising leadership on business impacts and ensuring continuous compliance.
• Maintain required records and documentation in accordance with U.S. Government regulations and company policy.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, International Relations, Political Science, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 5–7+ years of experience in export/import compliance in aerospace, defense, or related high‑technology industries.
• In‑depth knowledge of ITAR, EAR, OFAC, and related trade regulations.
• Proven experience leading export licensing activities, including TAAs, MLAs, and complex export classifications.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to influence and provide guidance across all organizational levels.
• High attention to detail with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• U.S. Person status as defined by ITAR (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee).

• Experience supporting programs requiring U.S.…