Sr. Export Control Specialist

Lanteris Space Systems • Palo Alto, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Lanteris Space Systems is seeking a Senior Export Control Specialist to join our centralized compliance function supporting our satellite and spacecraft manufacturing operation in our Palo Alto CA offices. This position may also be performed remotely within the U. S. with periodic travel required to Lanteris facilities and customer locations. This strategic export control position enables compliant execution of programs across our diverse portfolio of commercial and defense customers. You will partner closely with engineering, legal, programs, security, contracts, and supply chain teams to enable lawful and efficient international business activities. You will be responsible for performing export jurisdiction and classification analyses, preparing and managing export authorizations, and advising internal stakeholders on regulatory requirements under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This role requires independent technical judgment, regulatory fluency, and the ability to integrate export control requirements into complex satellite programs across the full lifecycle—from design and development through launch, in-orbit operations, and end-of-life activities.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen with eligibility and willingness to obtain a security clearance
• Bachelor's degree.
• 8 years of relevant export control experience
• Experience performing jurisdiction and classification determinations under ITAR (including USML Category XV) and EAR (including 9A515, 9E515, and related 600-/500-series controls)
• Experience preparing and managing TAAs (required), MLAs, DSP-5/DSP-73 licenses, and BIS license applications
• Direct experience interfacing with DDTC (via DECCS) and BIS (via SNAP-R or equivalent)
• Proven ability to advise cross-functional stakeholders and integrate export control requirements into complex technical programs

Nice To Haves

• A master’s degree may account for an additional two years of experience
• Experience in satellite or spacecraft manufacturing environments supporting full program lifecycle (design through end-of-life).
• Assist in ensuring that ROM, RFI, and RFP proposals are fully compliant with export regulations
• Experience with space insurance or launch services export control considerations
• Working knowledge of NISPOM/FCL environments and CUI handling requirements under DFARS 252.204-7012
• Knowledge of spacecraft systems, subsystems, and technical architectures sufficient to support classification analysis

Responsibilities

• Perform jurisdiction and classification determinations for spacecraft, satellites, subsystems, components, and technical data under ITAR (including USML Category XV) and EAR (including 9A515, 9E515, and related 600-/500-series controls), with documented rationales consistent with regulatory text and agency guidance
• Prepare, submit, and manage export authorizations including TAAs, MLAs, DSP-5/DSP-73 licenses, and BIS licenses via SNAP-R, supporting full program lifecycle from design through end-of-life
• Analyze and implement license provisos and conditions, manage reexport/retransfer requirements, and maintain licensing records across multiple concurrent programs
• Coordinate with engineering and legal to resolve complex classification questions and escalate as appropriate
• Interface directly with DDTC (via DECCS) and BIS on license applications, proviso clarifications, and regulatory inquiries as directed by compliance leadership
• Advise cross-functional stakeholders on export control requirements impacting technical data releases, program execution, international collaboration, contract formation, and foreign party engagements
• Collaborate with engineering, business development, legal, programs, security, contracts, and supply chain teams to integrate export control requirements into spacecraft program planning and execution
• Support export control aspects of space insurance processes, including reviewing disclosures to brokers/underwriters and coordinating licensing for launch risk and in-orbit operations coverage
• May support functions aligned with Empowered Official responsibilities; does not independently exercise EO authority unless formally designated
• Support implementation of Lanteris export control policies, procedures, and training programs.
• Develop and maintain associated databases, reports and documentation
• Assist with internal audits, assessments, continuous improvement initiatives, and compliance with CUI handling requirements under DFARS 252.204-7012 where applicable
• Assist with supplier risk evaluation in conducting thorough due diligence during supplier onboarding and identify potential disruptions
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of Lanteris' export compliance program
• Assists in the classification of Lanteris products, software and technologies according to import and export control requirements

Benefits

• paid time off
• health and welfare insurance
• 401(k)
• incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior