Jurisdiction & Classification Engineer – Export Compliance

Jurisdiction & Classification Engineer – Export Compliance

Work Arrangement: Remote

Department: Global Trade / Export Compliance

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Jurisdiction & Classification Engineer to support Global Trade compliance activities, with a focus on determining export control classifications for hardware, software, technology, technical data, and related services.

This position is responsible for evaluating products and technologies under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to ensure accurate jurisdiction and classification determinations.

The ideal candidate will combine strong technical knowledge with expertise in U.S. export control regulations, collaborating with engineering, program management, procurement, contracts, and government stakeholders to support compliant international transfers of controlled technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive jurisdiction and classification (J/C) reviews of hardware, software, technical data, technology, and services in accordance with ITAR and EAR requirements.
• Evaluate products and technologies against the U.S. Munitions List (USML) and Commerce Control List (CCL) to determine appropriate export control classifications.
• Perform Order of Review analyses to establish proper jurisdiction and classification determinations.
• Interpret complex technical documentation, including engineering drawings, schematics, software code, system architectures, and technical specifications.
• Translate technical product information into regulatory analyses and documented export classification determinations.
• Provide subject matter expertise and guidance to engineering, program management, procurement, contracts, and other internal stakeholders regarding export jurisdiction and classification requirements.
• Support Commodity Jurisdiction (CJ) requests and Commodity Classification Automated Tracking System (CCATS) classification requests, including technical documentation and regulatory submissions.
• Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and configuration management teams to understand product development roadmaps, design modifications, and technical changes that may affect export classifications.
• Partner with Global Trade and engineering teams to establish automated or manual controls that identify export-control-relevant technical changes before product or technology release.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and auditable records of jurisdiction and classification determinations.
• Develop and maintain classification procedures, best practices, guidance documents, and supporting tools to improve consistency and efficiency.
• Train and mentor internal stakeholders on jurisdiction and classification methodologies, regulatory requirements, and compliance practices.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to export classification processes, systems, and internal controls.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience performing export control classification or jurisdiction determinations under ITAR and EAR.
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. export control regulations, including the USML and CCL.
• Demonstrated experience conducting jurisdiction and classification reviews for technical products, systems, software, or associated technical data.
• Strong understanding of export classification methodologies, including Order of Review analysis.
• Ability to interpret complex technical documentation, including engineering drawings, schematics, software code, and system architectures.
• Experience collaborating with engineering and other technical teams to evaluate products and determine applicable export control requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret regulatory requirements and apply them to complex technical scenarios.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical and regulatory concepts to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to drive compliance initiatives within matrixed organizations and technical environments.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.
• Must possess an active Secret security clearance or be eligible to obtain one.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting export compliance activities within the aerospace, defense, or government contracting industries.
• Familiarity with enterprise Global Trade compliance systems, including OCR/EASE or similar platforms.
• Experience preparing or supporting Commodity Jurisdiction (CJ) and CCATS requests.
• Knowledge of Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and Schedule B classifications.
• Experience developing export compliance procedures, classification guidance, or process improvement initiatives.
• Familiarity with engineering configuration management, product lifecycle management, and technical change control processes.
• Advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.

Additional Information

• This is a remote position supporting BAE Systems' Global Trade organization.
• The role requires regular collaboration with engineering, supply chain, procurement, contracts, and compliance stakeholders.
• Candidates must meet applicable U.S. export control and security clearance eligibility requirements.

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