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Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company developing autonomous systems, aircraft, and simulation technologies for military and civilian protection. The Trade Compliance team ensures adherence to U.S. export and import regulations, supporting global operations across the U.S., Europe, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.
In this role, you will be the primary trade compliance specialist responsible for managing the movement of ITAR (U.S. State Department) and EAR (U.S. Commerce Department) controlled goods, technologies, and services. You'll operate independently while collaborating closely with Sales, Program Management, and Engineering teams to balance compliance requirements with business growth objectives.
Key responsibilities include:
- Reviewing, preparing, and submitting export/import authorizations including DSP licenses (DSP-5, DSP-85, DSP-73, DSP-61), DOC licenses, MLAs, TAAs, and exemptions/exceptions
- Implementing and managing divisional trade compliance procedures including visitor vetting, foreign travel protocols, and restricted party screening
- Providing clear, actionable compliance guidance across Shield AI's business units
- Maintaining detailed records of all State and Commerce Department license activity
- Ensuring all export authorizations meet Shield AI and U.S. Government requirements
- Applying and upholding corporate trade compliance policies consistently
- Evaluating the use and applicability of exemptions and exceptions
- Monitoring changes to U.S. Government export authorization policies and communicating updates to the organization
You will be expected to work independently, communicate effectively across functions, and help drive Shield AI's mission while maintaining full alignment with U.S. trade laws and company policies.
Requirements:
- University degree with minimum 5 years of relevant trade compliance experience, OR advanced degree with minimum 2 years of experience
- Demonstrated experience with U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and/or International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) licensing and compliance frameworks
Preferred qualifications:
- Working experience managing export authorizations and regulatory interactions
- Experience with trade compliance systems and tools, including DECCS/SNAP-R licensing platforms
- Strong working knowledge of export licensing workflows, classification, and jurisdiction determinations
- Experience influencing and partnering with stakeholders across engineering, operations, and program management teams
