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FlightSafety International Inc

Trade Compliance Engineer, Senior

FlightSafety International Inc, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, us, 74013

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About FlightSafety International FlightSafety International is the world's premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides training for pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world's largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and award-winning maintenance training at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom.

Purpose of Position The Trade Compliance Engineer will act as the primary liaison between Global Trade Compliance and Engineering, providing technology and engineering expertise in regulatory interpretation, and supporting the assurance of compliance with international trade regulations. The individual will support the jurisdiction assignment and classification in coordination with engineering staff and Global Trade Compliance team members with a high attention to detail.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Develop consistent and efficient classification and jurisdiction assignment policies, processes and procedures with oversight for our manufacturing business units

Ensure compliant jurisdiction and classification assignment for technical data, hardware, bills of material, drawings, and models as needed

Apply engineering knowledge of parts, components, systems and data as delineated in the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and Export Administration Regulations

Use applied knowledge and understanding of export regulatory definitions in relation to jurisdiction and classification assignment

Partner with Program Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Purchasing to ensure understanding intended use of products, software, technology, and services

Analyze export/import regulations, laws, and requirements in relation to business activities

Provide guidance and ensure compliance with terms, conditions, and provisos of approved export/import authorizations and research/interpret complex Government regulations such as the ITAR and EAR

Proactively collaborate with various Program personnel and Empowered Officials to define export licensing requirements

Participate in trade compliance projects to help facilitate continuous improvements

Conduct import/export compliance training and provide guidance as needed to ensure compliance with trade regulations, company policy, procedures, and best practices

Support the conduct of compliance self-assessments and collaborate with Legal Investigations on investigations into potential export/import issues

May assist with the preparation, implementation and modification of export license applications, technical assistance agreements, manufacturing license agreements, and exemption / exception usage to support program execution and new business opportunities

Assist with responses to government, customer, supplier or partner inquiries as needed

Support internal and external audits, and other compliance initiatives as required

Acts as liaison and as subject matter expert for all Engineering solutions and systems infrastructure design to ensure GTC practices account for seamless integration

Support enterprise level web applications initiatives to ensure engineering solutions support trade compliance into the software development lifecycle to ensure systems are secure, reliable, and compliant with ITAR/EAR regulations

Minimum Education Bachelor's degree in one of the following Engineering areas of expertise: Electro-Mechanical, Systems, Software, or related field

Minimum Experience 10+ years' substantive engineering experience w/ 4+ years' relevant classification background

Knowledge of Engineering change process and related systems (Keytech, JIRA, Confluence, PDM, Python, and other engineering tools as applicable)

Strong understanding of the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and relevant classifications (HTS/Schedule B, ECCN, USML) pertaining to aerospace parts, electronics, computers, IT equipment, encryption technology, and navigational hardware, etc.

In-depth knowledge of aerospace systems and industry regulations

Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information

Experience in managing development infrastructure and training technical teams

Knowledge of exportability considerations and experience incorporating export control compliance into product development plans

Understanding of basic trade compliance tools such as the Order of Review, USML, and CCL

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Effectively collaborates with stakeholders and translates technical information and/or regulatory requirements to unfamiliar teammates

Team player with ability to work independently

Ability to interpret requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication, organization, and interpersonal skills

Ability to conduct regulatory research as needed in partnership with Engineering and legal groups to ensure adherence to trade laws in an evolving trade environment

Data management- Maintain technical data classifications for product data management (PDM), training manuals, software, contract deliverables and used Simulator sales.

Ability to analyze complex compliance issues and develop effect solutions through critical thinking and problem solving

Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met and/or encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and communicate. The employee may be required to stand; walk; sit.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to view monitors, technical documents, and reference material.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Equal Opportunity FlightSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Cybersecurity Notice All official recruiting communication from FlightSafety International will come from an @flightsafety.com email address. FlightSafety International will never ask for personal or financial information through social media or third-party email providers.

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