Supernal is at the forefront of creating emerging mobility solutions that will foster the development of human-centered cities. We are designing a completely new electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft tailored to the mobility needs of future cities. This allows passengers a seamless intermodal journey that safely transports them to their final destination. We fuse research in autonomy, robotics, aviation and services to define a new category of mobility for the world’s communities. We believe in creative thinking and collaboration to help build a better mobility experience for everyone, improving people’s ability to move – whether for work or play.

What we do:

The Trade Compliance Specialist will be responsible for moderately complex international trade compliance and analysis duties with the anticipation that they will lead in development of the department and grow and build the position to manage increasingly complex and strategically-focused work. They will be expected to contribute significantly in evaluating, analyzing and advising on trade data, coordinating inter-departmental functions and leading project teams, representing Supernal in significant matters with outside business and industry representatives, and with assisting the Head of the International Trade and other specialists in the department with analysis, research and solutions as warranted.

This position will report directly to the Head of the International Trade Department and will work closely with Senior Export Compliance Specialists. The Head of International Trade Compliance defines continuing areas of responsibility and will provide guidance on objectives, policy considerations, and resource issues. Candidate is expected to plan and execute tasks independently and to generate complete and technically sound work products and proposals.

Supernal provides an inviting open-space workplace designed to foster collaboration, which aligns with one of our core values. This position is required to work on-site 5 days a week.

What you can do:

• Analyze international trade data; perform data analysis; determine root cause analysis and propose solutions
• Evaluate and update guidance documents, export controls manual, technology control plans, and other policy and/or process documents to ensure compliance with current rules and regulations
• Conduct audits and assessment to identify potential compliance issues and implement corrective actions
• Regularly evaluate current and potential export controls matters/issues affecting the company and provide analysis for Head of the International Trade Compliance Department and Senior Compliance Specialists
• Support export license compliance, ensuring Supernal entities follow the regulatory and license conditions placed on approved licenses
• Review and ensure coordination to complete end user certificates, classification requests, IT access requests for non-US persons, and other export controls analysis
• Engage with customs brokers and other persons to enable logistics of high value, critically important items
• Provide general export compliance training, briefings, and lead all mandatory processes
• Coordinate with vendors and other critical suppliers to support critically important acquisitions.
• Review and approve purchase requisitions and purchase orders
• Maintain auditable records of all documents pertaining to import and export.
• Handle and respond to restricted party screenings
• Other export compliance related duties, where aligned with prior experience and/or as determined by the development of the role
• May require up to 15% of domestic and international trave
• Other duties as assigned

What you can contribute:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Engineering or technical background a plus but not required
• 3-7 years of relevant work experience
• Experience working with aerospace and commercial technologies is an advantage.
• Experience with developing tools to automate processes or use tools for data analysis including, but not limited to, Microsoft Power Automate and Python, is a significant advantage and will be weighted accordingly.

You may also be able to contribute:

• Pro-active, solutions oriented and collaborative attitude a must
• Ability to effectively coordinate simultaneous activities, and successfully prioritize multiple tasks with good judgment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to effectively communicate
• Effective working with and briefing team members
• Ability to collect and analyze data
• Proficiency in computer applications such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams
• Able to work well in a team environment and ensure that team members are well and quickly informed about events/matters
• Experience with SAP and other data sharing platforms
• Ability to generate Pivot tables

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other category or class protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation at: ta-support@supernal.aero

This position may include access to certain technology and/or software source code subject to U.S. export controls laws and regulations. If an export authorization from an applicable US regulatory agency is required in connection with your employment, your employment is contingent upon Supernal’s receipt of such regulatory authorization(s) and your continued compliance with all conditions and limitations pursuant to such authorization(s).