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L3Harris Technologies

Global defense contractor delivering aerospace tech

Senior Specialist - Trade Compliance

Regulatory Compliance & EthicsPosted on Nov 12
Full-time

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree with 6 years of prior experience, a graduate degree with 4 years of prior experience, or at least 10 years of prior related experience in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR) export jurisdiction/classification reviews of hardware, software, and technical data.
  • Review supplier and original equipment manufacturer jurisdiction/classification determinations for accuracy and compliance.
  • Interface with engineering and non-technical disciplines, including GTC, Program Management, and Legal, as well as suppliers, to determine correct and compliant export classifications.
  • Draft export Commodity Jurisdiction and Commodity Classification Requests for submission to the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls and Bureau of Industry and Security.
  • Initiate and coordinate technical exchanges with Engineering and GTC to resolve complex topics and interpretations of ITAR/EAR.
  • Provide technical support for licensing and agreement applications.
  • Understand part models, drawings, specifications, and technical data, and explain and interpret export-control requirements to suppliers, sub-tier suppliers, and internal teams.
  • Assist engineering teams with design-for-export concepts.
  • Support the GTC organization by responding to jurisdiction/classification questions and information provided by U.S. government agencies, including DDTC, DTSA, and BIS.
  • Manage simultaneous activities, competing priorities, and deadlines to ensure timely completion of work.
  • Implement trade-compliance policies in accordance with ITAR, EAR, and Customs regulations, including providing compliance guidance to internal and external customers.
  • Participate in planning and executing trade-compliance audits.
  • Complete required subject-matter-expert and compliance training.

Desired Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree in Engineering, such as Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, or Systems Engineering, or in STEM or a relevant field.
  • Experience with Customs regulations.
  • Working knowledge of EAR Category 5, Part 2.
  • Experience with tactical radios or software-defined radio.
  • Familiarity with software code.
  • Experience with OCR EASE and Agile PDM.
  • Familiarity with low-observable/counter-low-observable and anti-tamper requirements.
  • Understanding of export-control regulations and compliance principles beyond jurisdiction/classification.
  • In-depth knowledge of engineering, defense hardware, software systems, and the manufacturing industry.
  • Experience coordinating with government agencies, including DDTC, DTSA, and BIS.
  • Experience creating and maintaining Level 3 schedules for jurisdiction/classification activities.
  • Experience developing goals for the GTC Technical Specialist team.
  • Experience developing and deploying trade-specific training.

About the Company

L3Harris Technologies

Global defense contractor delivering aerospace tech

L3Harris Technologies provides advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems for governments and commercial customers. Its products include sensors, communications, and propulsion—such as tactical radios, night-vision gear, satellite payloads, missile defense, and space propulsion—delivered as integrated systems for operations across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. The company blends legacy technologies from two joining giants with newer capabilities, faster acquisition cycles, and a focus on missiles, space, and resilient communications to field solutions quickly. Its goal is to be a trusted, scale-ready provider of next‑generation defense and intelligence capabilities for national security and related customers.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Melbourne, FL
Founded
1895

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