Export Control Specialist; EAR​/ITAR

Axiom Space is a human space exploration company, building era-defining space infrastructure and delivering technology-driven solutions that will empower civilization to transcend Earth. Beginning with Axiom Station, successor to the International Space Station, the company is pioneering a next-generation orbital settlement that will foster groundbreaking innovation and research in microgravity and drive the global space economy of tomorrow. Today, guided by the vision of leading humanity’s expansion off planet, Axiom Space is the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services and developer of advanced spacesuits for the Moon and beyond.

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Axiom Space fosters a work environment inclusive of all perspectives. We are the pioneers of commercial space, leading the transformation of low-Earth orbit into a global space marketplace. Our mission-driven team is seeking a bold and dynamic Export Control Specialist who is fueled by high accountability, execution horsepower, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond.

We are looking for a resilient, high-energy Export Control Specialist to help implement and administer the company’s policies and procedures governing the export of goods, technology, and information. This person will assist the company in conducting activities in accordance with applicable export controls and sanctions requirements, including compliance obligations under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and Office of Foreign Assets Controls (OFAC).

This position will oversee daily trade compliance operations, including Automated Export System (AES) filings, restricted party screenings, and international visitor approvals. This is a comprehensive export control role including at least the following responsibilities: preparing and filing license applications, managing export documentation, conducting internal audits, monitoring regulatory changes, collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and manage compliance risk, ensuring company trade compliance policies remain up-to-date, coordinating with technical experts to classify items under EAR and ITAR, educating our workforce on trade compliance best practices and policies, managing export-related risks, and assisting in special projects to enhance regulatory adherence.

• Conduct in-depth analysis to classify goods, software, and technology under EAR and ITAR in coordination with technical experts.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of classification management systems to ensure ongoing compliance with EAR and ITAR.
• Prepare and submit export license applications through DECC and SNAP-R, ensuring full regulatory compliance.
• Provide advice on export control-related customs obligations, import limitations, licensing requirements, carnets, or other customs clearance and international shipment concerns and requirements.

• Oversee daily trade compliance functions, including the preparation of export licenses, agreements, and permits.
• Conduct Automated Export System (AES) filings and verify accuracy in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) for international shipments.
• Perform restricted party screenings, Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) screenings, and, as appropriate, review that U.S. export transactions were compliant with company policies and procedures.
• Coordinate visitor screenings and approvals for non-U.S. personnel entering company facilities.

• Audit and maintain records in accordance with U.S. export control and sanctions regulations and company policies.
• Ensure all export documentation and shipment activities comply with U.S. Customs requirements, proactively addressing any issues.
• Maintain detailed logs of export transactions to support internal audits and regulatory inquiries.

• Conduct internal audits of trade compliance programs to identify areas for…