Export Control and Trade Compliance Specialist

Type One Energy•Knoxville, TN

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About The Position

Type One Energy Group is mission-driven to provide sustainable, affordable fusion power to the world. Established in 2019 and venture-backed in 2023, the company is led by a team of globally recognized fusion scientists with a strong track record of building state-of-the-art stellarator fusion machines, together with veteran business leaders experienced in scaling companies and commercializing energy technologies If you are searching for the best new ideas and share our vision, join us as a “Export Control and Trade Compliance Specialist”. This is what you need to know: We are seeking an Export Control and Trade Compliance Specialist to take the lead in managing and strengthening our export control, tariff, and customs compliance efforts. This individual will work closely with the legal and regulatory affairs team, but will serve as the primary point of contact and subject matter lead for export control and trade compliance matters for our Knoxville HQ office operations AND support other offices in the US (in Wisconsin and Massachusetts) and in CA (in Vancouver). The role will focus on ensuring compliance with U.S. and international regulations related to exports, technology transfer, and the importation of materials. This position will suit someone with a background in legal affairs or regulatory compliance, though a law degree is not required. The ideal candidate will be proactive, confident in addressing technical teams (including scientists and engineers), and capable of asserting compliance requirements clearly and constructively.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in legal studies, international trade, business, or a related field.
3–5 years of experience in export control, trade compliance, or customs/tariff regulation.
Background in legal and/or regulatory affairs or corporate compliance preferred (law degree not required).
Experience working with U.S. export and import regulations (EAR, ITAR, OFAC, CBP, HTS, ECCN, etc.).
Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to work effectively with scientists, engineers, and executives.
Confident and assertive — comfortable pushing back when compliance standards are questioned.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the nuclear, energy, or engineering sectors is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead export control and trade compliance activities, ensuring adherence to U.S. export laws, EAR, ITAR, and related regulations.
Oversee import, tariff, and customs processes — including classification, documentation, and duty management.
Support compliance aspects of international contracts.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including R&D, engineering, and operations, to ensure alignment with export and import compliance requirements.
Review transactions, technology transfers, and partner collaborations for export control risks.
Develop, implement, and maintain internal compliance policies, procedures, and training programs.
Perform export control determination, classification, and associated supporting justifications and rationales for applicable technologies and keep the information up to date in accordance with changes in regulations and company activities.
Serve as the internal liaison for export-related inquiries and audits.
Confidently engage and push back with technical teams, scientists, and partners to uphold compliance requirements when challenged.
Provide practical, business-oriented advice to management and project teams.
Coordinate with outside counsel, government agencies, and logistics providers as needed.