ITAR Specialist

Location: San Jose, California, United States

Salary: $142.6K–$206.5K USD annually for the Bay Area of California.

Company

hirify.global provides programmable FPGA technologies for AI, cloud, networking, edge, aerospace, defense, and advanced computing markets.

What you will do

• Manage and maintain the ITAR and EAR export-compliance program.
• Review, classify, and track technical data, products, and technology subject to U.S. export-control laws.
• Prepare and manage export licenses, Technical Assistance Agreements, DSP forms, and related documentation.
• Advise Legal, Engineering, Supply Chain, Security, and Program Management teams on export-control requirements.
• Develop ITAR training and new-hire compliance onboarding.
• Conduct internal assessments, audits, corrective-action planning, and regulatory-update reviews.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required under ITAR.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, International Relations, Law, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 8+ years of experience with ITAR, EAR, and export-compliance programs in technology, defense, semiconductor, aerospace, or related industries.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. export-control laws, classification processes, encryption controls, and technical-data handling.
• Experience with DECCS, SNAP-R, or similar export-licensing systems.
• Strong communication, documentation, auditing, and cross-functional advisory skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with semiconductor or programmable-logic device technologies.
• Prior experience in a Defense Industrial Base environment.
• Compliance certifications such as C|ECP, EXIM, or similar.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity controls for ITAR-restricted data.

Culture & Benefits

• Work supporting mission-critical technologies used in aerospace, defense, and advanced computing.
• Collaborative environment focused on innovation, integrity, and compliance excellence.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, incentive opportunities, and career-growth opportunities.
• Applicants must be eligible for any required U.S. export authorizations.
• Artificial intelligence is used to screen, assess, or select applicants.