Specialist, Project Engineering

L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company is seeking a Senior Specialist, Trade Technical Specialist, to provide technical and regulatory expertise for export compliance on defense programs and platforms.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive technical assessments to determine the J/C and HTS classification of hardware, software, and export-controlled information (ECI) in accordance with applicable U.S. Government regulations and L3Harris policies and procedures
• Draft export Commodity Jurisdiction (CJ) and Commodity Classification Requests (CCR/CCATs) for submission to Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC), Defense Technology Security Administration (DTSA), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)
• Review supplier and OEM J/C determinations
• Assist engineering teams with 'design for export' concepts
• Work with minimal oversight from manager and assist with difficult and complex Export Classifications reviews
• Interface with other engineering disciplines, non-technical disciplines (e.g., GTC, Program Management, Legal), and suppliers to arrive at the correct and compliant export classification
• Ensure compliance with U.S. export control regulations, performance standards, and L3Harris policies
• Be present at all team meetings, program review (e.g., Trade Compliance Engineering Council (TCEC)), and teleconferences as required
• Work with other J/C teammates to enhance continuous learning, regulatory knowledge, and improved best practices
• Support up to 10% of travel based on business demands to customer sites, and L3Harris facilities
• Supporting development and presentation of appropriate training for L3Harris staff, including engineering and supply chain stakeholders

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience
• Experience in one of the following disciplines: Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, Software), Export Control Compliance, Trade Compliance Engineering, Project Engineering with regulatory focus
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance
• Working experience in regulatory environment (ITAR and EAR) in the aerospace/defense industry or maritime/defense industry
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and OCR EASE
• Experience and understanding of export control regulations, processes, and policies (ITAR, EAR)
• Must have good organizational skills, as well as good verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to interpret engineering documents
• Knowledge of commodity jurisdiction and classification processes
• Understanding of defense systems and technologies subject to export controls