Trade Compliance Manager, Aerospace & Defense Electronics

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Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.​

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

The Manager, Trade Compliance is responsible for leading and enhancing the export compliance program for multiple Teledyne Aerospace & Defense Electronics business units. This hands-on leadership role oversees export classifications, licensing, technology transfers, shipment reviews, audits, training, and compliance investigations while partnering closely with business leaders and Corporate Trade Compliance. The ideal candidate brings strong EAR/ITAR expertise, experience managing complex compliance matters, and the ability to drive compliance across multiple sites and functions.

Preferred locations are Torrance, El Segundo, or Hawthorne, California; however, qualified candidates in the San Francisco Bay Area or Chicago may also be considered.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage trade compliance programs for multiple Teledyne Aerospace & Defense Electronics U.S. business units, ensuring compliance with applicable export and import regulations.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve trade compliance policies, procedures, controls, and management systems in alignment with corporate requirements and business needs.

• Supervise Trade Compliance personnel, including workload management, coaching, performance management, and professional development.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for:
  • Export classification and jurisdiction determinations
  • Export licensing and license administration
  • Technology transfers and deemed exports
  • Shipment reviews and export authorization requirements
  • Restricted party, end-use, and diversion screening
  • Visitor reviews, foreign travel approvals, and recordkeeping requirements

• Partner with business functions, including Engineering, Program Management, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Operations, to provide practical compliance guidance and support business objectives.
• Lead compliance assessments, audits, investigations, corrective actions, and training initiatives across assigned sites.
• Support Corporate International Trade Compliance on regulatory inquiries, audits, disclosures, and compliance matters.
• Monitor regulatory developments and implement program enhancements to maintain compliance and improve operational effectiveness.
• Support customs-related inquiries and compliance activities as needed.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, International Trade, Law, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• 5+ years of trade compliance experience, including responsibility for U.S. export compliance programs.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. export regulations, including EAR, ITAR, export licensing, classifications, restricted party screening, and technology transfer requirements.
• Working knowledge of U.S. customs and import compliance regulations.
• Experience supporting aerospace, defense, electronics, manufacturing, or other highly regulated industries preferred.
• Experience leading compliance initiatives, audits, investigations, and process improvements.
• Prior experience supervising, mentoring, or developing employees.
• Strong communication, presentation, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to manage complex compliance matters, balance competing priorities, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to integrity, ethics, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Applicants must be either a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, legal permanent resident (green card holder), asylee, refugee or must be eligible to apply for and obtain the appropriate export control license from the U.S. Departments of State or Commerce.

Salary Range:

The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.

Teledyne conducts background checks on qualified applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, education verification, employment history and verification, criminal convictions, Motor Vehicle Report (MVR & driving history), reference check, credit checks/credit history and drug testing. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. ​