About this role.
Echodyne is hiring a Trade Compliance Analyst to support import, export, customs, and customer due-diligence workflows for export-controlled radar technology. The role handles shipping and entry documentation, HTS classification support, country-of-origin and valuation records, broker coordination, and restricted-party screening. It requires at least three years of relevant customs or trade-compliance experience and working knowledge of EAR and ITAR. The analyst will also gather documentation for export-license applications and escalate non-routine compliance issues to appropriate stakeholders. Experience in aerospace, defense, electronics, customs brokerage, or screening tools such as Dow Jones Risk Center is preferred.
Role DNA
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4/5Autonomy Level
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Core skills
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Sample interview questions
I begin by collecting the product's technical description, specifications, function, components, end use, and supplier documentation. I compare those facts against the HTSUS language and relevant interpretive guidance, document the rationale and assumptions, and escalate uncertain or high-risk classifications for expert review before use.
I would pause the affected transaction, verify the identity details against the screening result, and review the customer, end user, destination, end use, and transaction structure for additional red flags. I would document the review, seek guidance from the compliance lead or legal counsel, and would not release the transaction until the match is resolved and any required authorization is confirmed.
I provide the broker with complete, consistent commercial documentation and product information, then track the request through resolution. For discrepancies involving classification, value, origin, or entry data, I validate the underlying records with procurement and suppliers, communicate the corrected information clearly, and retain the final documentation for auditability.
I gather facts about the item or technology, applicable classification, destination, end user, end use, intermediate parties, and transaction structure. I then evaluate licensing requirements, sanctions and restricted-party concerns, end-use restrictions, and any available license exceptions or authorizations, escalating decisions that require legal or empowered-official review.
I triage requests based on shipment deadlines, regulatory risk, and missing-information dependencies. I maintain a documented tracker, use checklists for recurring reviews, communicate expected turnaround times to stakeholders, and escalate blockers early so that urgent transactions are addressed without bypassing required controls.
Radar Reinvented.
Echodyne offers the world’s first compact solid-state true beam-steering radar for a wide range of industries and applications. Our high-performance radars work in all weather and are designed for autonomous vehicles, uncrewed aircraft & drones, and security of borders, critical infrastructure, and smart cities. The company combines the patented technology of metamaterials with powerful software to create a radar sensor with unprecedented performance at commercial price points. Echodyne offers its radars to companies working in Automotive, Transportation, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Border Security, Smart Cities, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Airspace Management including Urban Air Mobility (UTM).
Echodyne is seeking a Trade Compliance Analyst to join our fast-growing team.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support daily customs, import, export, RMA, procurement, shipping, and customer due diligence workflows.
- Coordinate routine customs matters with brokers, freight forwarders, Shipping, Logistics, Procurement, Supply Chain, RMA, and Sales, escalating off-nominal issues as appropriate.
- Review import and shipping documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, entry records, broker inquiries, and related customs documents.
- Support HTS classification work by reviewing product information, proposing classifications for review, maintaining records, and gathering supporting information from suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Gather and maintain country of origin, manufacturer, COTS classification, valuation, product description, and other import-related information.
- Support export control reviews by gathering facts related to products, technology, destinations, end users, end uses, parties, and transaction structure.
- Assist with customer due diligence using Dow Jones Risk Center, including restricted party screening, red flag review, and documentation of results.
- Support export license applications and other authorizations by gathering inputs, records, and supporting documentation.
REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in customs compliance, trade compliance, import/export operations, logistics compliance, freight forwarding, customs brokerage, or a related field.
- Hands-on experience with HTS classification, country of origin, valuation, customs brokers, entry documents, and shipping documentation.
- Working knowledge of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
- Familiarity with restricted party screening, customer due diligence, end-use/end-user red flags, and sanctions-related transaction review.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, follow-up, and recordkeeping skills.
- Ability to manage multiple transactional requests and escalate compliance issues clearly and timely.
- Experience with SNAP-R, DECCS or supporting export license applications and other export authorizations.
DESIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
(Looking for one or more as a complement to the core skills)
- S. Customs Broker License or significant hands-on customs/import compliance experience.
- Aerospace, defense, radar, electronics, hardware manufacturing, or government contracting experience.
- Experience with Dow Jones Risk Center or similar restricted party screening / due diligence tools.
- Experience with Arena, NetSuite, Trello, or similar business systems.
Echodyne’s technology is export controlled by the U.S. Government and we must evaluate an applicant’s eligibility to handle export-controlled information or obtain required Government authorizations. Therefore, we will ask you as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or green card holder, or have asylum/refugee status in the U.S.
WHAT WE OFFER
This is an exempt role.
The expected annual salary range for this role is
$91,500—$129,883 USD
If your skills generally align but not perfectly, please apply anyway. There may be another role that’s a great fit for you!
We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full-time, US-based employees, including:
- RSU (Restricted Stock Units)
- Generous Benefits:
- Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you
- Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA
- Virtual Care – 98Point6
- Employee Assistance Program
- Mental Health coverage through Springhealth & Talkspace (Premera)
- Travel Assistance Insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Company Paid Short & Long Term Disability
- Flexible PTO (exempt) / 15 days per year (non-exempt)
- 401(k) match
- Pet Insurance
- Prepaid Legal Program
- Commuter Benefits
- Paid Company Holidays
All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.
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