At ST Engineering iDirect, we’re reshaping the future of global connectivity. As a leader in satellite communications, our groundbreaking technology empowers customers to grow, innovate, and transform their networks. Here, your skills and passion meet our vision and expertise to create something extraordinary. If you're ready to tackle technology’s biggest challenges and redefine how the world connects, the most exciting chapter of your career awaits. With ST Engineering iDirect, the sky isn’t the limit—it’s just the beginning.
Responsibilities
The Principal Global Trade Compliance Specialist supports complex global trade compliance activities involving SATCOM hardware, software, technical data, and technology primarily subject to the EAR and, to a lesser extent, the ITAR. The role advises business teams on export licensing, reexports, intracompany transfers, foreign manufacturing activities, de minimis analyses, technology control requirements, and higher-risk international transactions, including China-related activities. This position also supports subsidiary oversight, data marking requirements, jurisdiction and classification, and cross-border technology transfers across global operations.
Qualifications- 7+ years export compliance in aerospace, defense, satellite, telecommunications, software, or multinational technology companies.
- Strong EAR experience, licensing, classifications, China controls, and multinational operations.
- Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying EAR requirements related to reexports, foreign-produced items, de minimis calculations, and
- ross-border technology transfers
- Experience preparing and managing BIS license applications, CCATS submissions, and export authorization strategies for complex transactions
- Ability to independently assess regulatory risk and provide practical guidance to engineering, operations, supply chain, and program stakeholders
- Experience supporting foreign subsidiaries, contract manufacturers, distributors, or international integration partners preferred
- Familiarity with China-related export controls, technology release considerations, and data handling requirements strongly preferred
- Working knowledge of ITAR jurisdiction/classification concepts and mixed EAR/ITAR environments preferred
Pay Range: $110,000 - $190,000
The ST Engineering iDirect salary range for this position is intended to provide a general guideline for compensation. Actual compensation may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the duties and responsibilities of the role, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and other business or legal considerations. The posted range is not a guarantee of compensation.
Skills Required
- 7+ years of export compliance experience in aerospace, defense, satellite, telecommunications, software, or multinational technology companies
- Strong EAR experience, including licensing, classifications, China controls, and multinational operations
- Experience interpreting and applying EAR requirements for reexports, foreign-produced items, de minimis calculations, and cross-border technology transfers
- Experience preparing and managing BIS license applications, CCATS submissions, and export authorization strategies for complex transactions
- Ability to independently assess regulatory risk and provide practical guidance to engineering, operations, supply chain, and program stakeholders
- Experience supporting foreign subsidiaries, contract manufacturers, distributors, or international integration partners
- Familiarity with China-related export controls, technology release considerations, and data handling requirements
- Working knowledge of ITAR jurisdiction and classification concepts in mixed EAR/ITAR environments
What We Do
iDirect Government delivers secure satellite-based voice, video and data applications with anytime and anywhere connectivity in the air, at sea and on land. iDirect Government’s advanced satellite IP solutions are used for critical ISR, airborne, maritime and COTM communications to support force protection, logistics, situational awareness, disaster recovery and emergency response. Building on more than 18 years of global satellite communications experience, iDirect Government provides the most bandwidth-efficient, scalable and highly secure platform to meet specialized applications of multiple federal, state and local government agencies, including the Department of Defense, both domestically and abroad. iDirect Government is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia
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