Our mission is to provide real-time on-orbit connectivity for critical missions, enabling a new era of data-driven intelligence and innovation. With 33 satellites launched to date, Kepler operates the first commercial optical data relay constellation, enabling real-time, continuous space communications while supporting advanced on-orbit compute and hosted payload capabilities.
Kepler is seeking a detail-oriented Regulatory Compliance Associate- Export Controls & Controlled Goods Program to support its Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), export and import compliance activities, and other regulatory compliance requirements.
This is a junior level role suited to someone interested in developing expertise in controlled goods, export controls, regulatory compliance, and security-related processes within the space and telecommunications industry. The successful candidate will work closely with Kepler’s Regulatory, Legal, Security, People, Engineering, and Operations teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Support the administration of Kepler’s Controlled Goods Program, including employee security assessments, applications, renewals, and screening requirements
Maintain accurate records of authorized individuals, security assessments, training, access permissions, and controlled-goods activities
Support the development and implementation of CGP security plans, procedures, training, and internal guidance
Work with Security, IT, People, Facilities, and other teams to maintain appropriate controls for the access, storage, handling, examination, possession, and transfer of controlled goods and related technical data
Assist with CGP inspections, audits, registration renewals, and government information requests
Complete the necessary assessment and training to serve as a Designated Official under the CGP
Support compliance with applicable Canadian, U.S., and international export- and import-control requirements, including the Export and Import Permits Act, ITAR, and EAR
Gather technical and commercial information needed to classify goods, software, technology, and technical data, and maintain associated records
Prepare export and import permit applications, licence requests, agreements, exemptions, and supporting documentation under the guidance of senior team members
Review proposed shipments, technology transfers, travel, system access, and information-sharing activities against established compliance procedures
Maintain records and monitor deadlines relating to permits, licences, classifications, screenings, approvals, reporting obligations, and renewals
Assist with compliance reviews, corrective actions, and the escalation of potential violations, unauthorized access, or other compliance concerns
Prepare and update policies, procedures, checklists, training materials, and employee guidance
Respond to routine compliance questions and escalate matters requiring legal, regulatory, or technical interpretation
Assist with internal audits, government inspections, document reviews, and regulatory information requests
Conduct research and provide administrative support for other regulatory compliance matters, including licensing, regulatory filings, reporting obligations, and records management
Controlled Goods Program
Export and Import Compliance
Training, Procedures, and Regulatory Support
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education or experience in compliance, law, public policy, international affairs, security, business, supply-chain management, engineering, or a related field
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to maintain accurate records and manage recurring deadlines
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to appropriately handle confidential, security-sensitive, and controlled information
Ability to interpret established requirements, exercise sound judgment, and recognize when matters should be escalated
Successful candidates must be able to obtain and hold security clearance, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP)
- Demonstrated willingness and ability to leverage AI-assisted engineering and development tools to improve productivity, design quality, and innovation while adapting to evolving technologies and best practices
Bonus Points:
Exposure to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program, Canadian export controls, customs, sanctions, ITAR, EAR, or another regulated compliance framework
Experience with compliance documentation, personnel screening, records management, audits, permits, licences, or regulatory submissions
Experience working with technical information, engineering teams, enterprise systems, or access-control processes
Eligibility to complete the security assessments and screening required to access controlled goods and export-controlled information
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent education or experience in compliance, law, public policy, international affairs, security, business, supply-chain management, engineering, or a related field
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to maintain accurate records and manage recurring deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to appropriately handle confidential, security-sensitive, and controlled information
- Ability to interpret established requirements, exercise sound judgment, and recognize when matters should be escalated
- Ability to obtain and hold security clearance
- Ability to pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program
- Willingness and ability to leverage AI-assisted engineering and development tools
- Exposure to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program, Canadian export controls, customs, sanctions, ITAR, EAR, or another regulated compliance framework
- Experience with compliance documentation, personnel screening, records management, audits, permits, licences, or regulatory submissions
- Experience working with technical information, engineering teams, enterprise systems, or access-control processes
- Eligibility to complete security assessments and screening required to access controlled goods and export-controlled information
What We Do
Kepler designs, builds, launches, and operates an advanced network of low earth orbit satellites with the ultimate goal of bringing internet to outer space. Today, Kepler serves the needs of earth by connecting machines all around the world using its satellites on orbit and other complementary networks. Through a host of compatible partner equipment we make it easy to use satellite communications in your solution and route data over the best networks.
