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Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.
We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.
Job Description
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Company Overview
Teledyne Qioptiq Electronic Solutions (“QES”) is an advanced electronics business that provides custom energetics, including electronic safe & arm devices, high-voltage semiconductor switches and rubidium frequency standards for defense and space applications, weapons sights and surveillance products.
Position Summary
The Senior Trade Compliance Specialist plays a key role in supporting export and import compliance across multiple U.S.-based business units within Teledyne Qioptiq Electronic Solutions. This position serves as a trusted advisor to internal teams, helping ensure compliance with U.S. trade regulations while enabling global business operations.
Working closely with business stakeholders and Corporate International Trade Compliance, this role blends hands-on execution with strategic guidance. You will review export activities, advise on regulatory requirements, and help drive consistent, compliant processes across the organization in a highly regulated environment.
Primary Duties:
Review international shipments, orders, and technical data transfers to ensure compliance with ITAR, EAR, and OFAC regulations
Determine export licensing requirements and guide compliant movement of products, technology, and information
Evaluate export scenarios and determine when licensing, restrictions, or escalation is required based on risk and regulatory requirements
Liaison/facilitate and prepare export license applications (e.g., DSP-5, DSP-61,BIS-748P) and support related regulatory filings as needed
Track license approvals, provisos, and conditions, ensuring ongoing compliance and timely reporting
Provide guidance and maintain product classifications and compliance documentation, including export jurisdiction and screening activities
Provide compliance oversight and guidance across multiple U.S. business units, ensuring consistency in processes and decision-making
Advise and partner with business development and cross-functional teams on export and import requirements
Support the development and continuous improvement of compliance procedures, tools, and documentation
Support internal and external audits, including tracking and helping drive closure of corrective actions
Develop and maintain reporting on licensing activity and compliance metrics for key stakeholders
Deliver training and guidance to internal teams on trade compliance requirements and best practices
Job Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Business, Supply Chain, Logistics), or equivalent combination of education and experience
5-10 years of experience in export/trade compliance
Hands-on experience applying ITAR and/or EAR regulations in real-world scenarios
Experience with export licensing processes ( DDTC and/or BIS)
Experience supporting audits, compliance processes, or regulatory reporting
Strong ability to interpret complex regulations and provide practical guidance to the business
Effective communication skills with the ability to work with cross-functional stakeholders
High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a regulated environment
Periodic travel required between U.S. sites throughout the year
SAP experience, beneficial
Applicants must be either a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, legal permanent resident, asylee, refugee or must be eligible to apply for and obtain the appropriate export control license from the U.S. Departments of State or Commerce.
Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.
Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.