Principal Global Trade Compliance Specialist

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.

This position involves access to hardware, software, technology, technical data, and/or services that may be regulated under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), U.S. sanctions laws administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), and other applicable export control, sanctions, and national security laws and regulations.

As a condition of employment, and where permitted by applicable law, candidates may be required to provide information necessary for the Company to determine whether any export license, governmental authorization, security clearance, or other regulatory approval is required before access to controlled items, technology, technical data, software, or services can be granted.

In addition to U.S. requirements, access to certain controlled information, technology, technical data, products, or services may be subject to export control, sanctions, national security, or similar regulatory requirements in other jurisdictions where the Company operates or conducts business. Any such requirements will be assessed and applied in accordance with applicable law.

The information that will be requested is limited strictly to what is required to comply with ITAR, EAR, and other applicable export-control, national security and sanctions laws. The Company does not otherwise discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of citizenship, national origin, or immigration status.  All applicants are evaluated on their qualifications, and export-control status information is collected and used solely for regulatory compliance purposes.

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.

• 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.