Compliance Officer - Trade Compliance (San Diego)

Compliance Officer – Trade Compliance

Location: San Diego, CA preferred

About us

Taoglas is a leading provider of advanced technology for a smarter World. Our solutions include advanced components and technologies that help OEMs, enterprises, and communities to resolve the complexities of bringing digital transformation solutions to market quickly and cost effectively. Focused on best-in-class, high-performance antenna and RF design, imaging, audio and IoT solution technologies, Taoglas has unique expertise in integrating and commercializing highly complex technology solutions.

Our employees are passionate about advancing technology. We are looking for creative, bright, and motivated team members who share our passion for excellence and want to make an impact at an innovative, dynamic high-growth company. We celebrate our employees for their innovation, perseverance, and hard work in a fun, rewarding, and fast-moving environment. If you enjoy the sense of accomplishment that comes from working together to build a smarter world Apply to see how you can become part of our team!

Reporting to: Global Compliance Officer

About the Role

Taoglas USA is seeking a Compliance Officer to join and support our compliance team, with a primary focus on our growing aerospace and defense (A&D) business. The role will also support compliance activities across Taoglas USA’s broader commercial customer base.

The Compliance Officer will work closely with Sales, Engineering, Operations and the wider compliance team to support customer onboarding, export-control reviews and ongoing U.S. trade and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Support completion of customer onboarding forms, compliance questionnaires, certifications and other due-diligence requirements, particularly for aerospace and defense customers.
• Assist with product, software and technology classifications under the EAR and ITAR, including ECCN, EAR99 and USML assessments.
• Support U.S. export license, classification and other regulatory applications to BIS and DDTC.
• Conduct and document end-user, end-use, destination and restricted-party reviews.
• Support compliance with applicable FAR and DFARS requirements and customer contractual flow-downs.
• Assist with controlled technology and technical-data reviews, including foreign-person access and cross-border transfers.
• Support compliance training, internal reviews and continuous improvement of Taoglas USA’s established export compliance program.

Experience & Qualifications

• Experience in trade compliance, export controls, aerospace/defense compliance or a related field.
• Working knowledge of EAR and ITAR, including export classifications and licensing.
• Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS.
• Experience with customer compliance questionnaires, end-user screening and regulatory documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical business processes.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, electronics, RF or technology sectors is an advantage.

Classification:

Exempt (Salary)

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. The role primarily involves office-based work, including extended periods of sitting and working at a computer, as well as regular communication with colleagues, customers and external parties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. Days and hours are Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM TO 5:00 PM.

Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Other Duties :

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status.