Principal Compliance Engineer, Product Export Compliance & Classification

Who We Are;
What We Do;
Where We’re Going

Magnet Forensics is a global leader in the development of digital investigative software that acquires, analyzes, and shares evidence from computers, smartphones, tablets, and IoT-related devices. We are continually innovating so our customers can deploy advanced and effective tools to protect their companies, communities, and countries.

Serving thousands of customers globally, our solutions are playing a crucial role in modernizing digital investigations, helping investigators fight crime, protect assets, and guard national security.

With employees based around the world, Magnet Forensics has been expanding our global presence. As a part of Magnet Forensics, you can expect to make a difference in the world, no matter what role you play. You’ll be supported through learning and development, not to mention an incredible team with unbelievable talent and integrity.

If you think you would be the right person to join our team working towards this goal, we would love to hear from you!

Magnet Forensics is seeking an experienced and technically sophisticated compliance professional to lead the company's product export classification and regulatory compliance efforts. This role requires a unique combination of export controls expertise and technical knowledge of computer engineering, cryptography, cryptanalysis, cybersecurity, and digital forensics technologies.

The successful candidate will work directly with product management and engineering teams to understand product architecture, software functionality, source code changes, encryption and cryptanalytic capabilities, and emerging technologies. Based on this technical understanding, the individual will determine and maintain accurate export classifications under the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and other applicable global trade control regimes.

This position serves as the primary bridge between engineering innovation and export compliance, ensuring that Magnet's product classifications, licenses, government filings, and compliance documentation remain accurate and current as products evolve.

What You'll Do

Product Classification & Regulatory Analysis

• Determine and maintain export classifications for software, hardware, technology, and related services under the EAR and ITAR.
• Analyze product functionality, source code, encryption features, data recovery capabilities, forensic capabilities, and cryptanalytic functionality to assess export control requirements.
• Prepare and maintain ECCN determinations, mass market analyses, and related export classification documentation.
• Assess potential ITAR jurisdictional issues and conduct USML analyses where appropriate.
• Maintain the company's export classification database and ensure classifications remain current at the product, product family, feature, and version level.
• Monitor product releases and technology changes to determine whether updated classifications, licenses, or regulatory filings are required.
• Government Filings & Regulatory Engagement

Prepare and manage:

• Commodity Classification Automated Tracking System (CCATS) submissions
• Commodity Jurisdiction (CJ) Requests
• Encryption registration and reporting requirements
• BIS license applications
• DDTC license applications
• Technical Assistance Agreements (TAAs)
• Other export control submissions and regulatory correspondence
• Coordinate with outside counsel and relevant government agencies, including BIS and DDTC.
• Support audits, inquiries, investigations, and regulatory examinations related to export controls.

Engineering Partnership

• Embed with engineering, product management, and architecture teams to maintain a detailed understanding of product…