Trade and Regulatory Compliance Manager

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. Today, Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe— large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts.

Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization. Astranis has raised over $750 million from some of the world’s best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.

Trade and Regulatory Compliance Manager

We are seeking a results-driven Trade & Regulatory Compliance Manager to join our legal department and oversee our trade, ethics, and regulatory compliance programs. This role is anchored in U.S. export controls (ITAR and EAR), but also expands into broader corporate regulatory management. You will partner closely with engineering, supply chain, HR, and commercial sales teams to build scalable compliance frameworks that mitigate legal risk while driving operational growth.

Role

• Lead the strategy, daily administration, and continuous enhancement of the company’s trade and regulatory compliance program

• Serve as the subject matter expert across key regulatory domains, including ITAR, EAR, OFAC sanctions, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), and FAR/DFARS provisions

• Classify complex technical data, hardware, software, and defense services against the Commerce Control List (CCL) and United States Munitions List (USML)

• Evalu

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