Export Compliance Analyst
Anduril
Legal, IT
Costa Mesa, CA, USA
USD 90k-135k / year + Equity
Posted on Sep 19, 2025
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
Anduril’s International Trade Compliance team seeks an experienced Export Compliance Analyst to help build our Compliance team supporting the future technology of defense. In this role, you will work across many aspects of Anduril’s business including helping obtain and manage export authorizations, implementing compliance best practices and supporting our internal teams as a primary interface to Compliance.
Anduril is a fast-growing company at the early stages of growth. Consistent with this fast growth, members of Anduril’s International Trade Compliance team must be resourceful, creative, and eager to take ownership of complex matters. The Export Compliance Analyst role will require creativity and resourcefulness to implement and manage efficient, high-compliance processes for complex rules, with a singular focus on helping Anduril deploy its path-making technology into operational settings for the United States and its allies. The Export Compliance Analyst will be expected to take responsibility for significant, material projects, which will have a significant impact on the company’s business.
Our team is passionate about the law and policy of defense technology and you should have an independent interest in the key issues in this field. Anduril fosters a diverse, collaborative, culture with tremendous opportunities for ownership and professional growth.
This position is based in Costa Mesa, CA or Washington, D.C.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Ensure compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
- Prepare and submit export authorization applications
- Provide guidance and training to staff on ITAR and EAR regulations
- Monitor and implement changes in export control regulations
- Manage and track export authorizations
- Liaise with U.S. government agencies
- Support the logistics team on hardware exports
- Assist in the development, review, and improvement of compliance procedures and processes for U.S. subsidiaries
- Perform compliance assessments of export/import authorizations and related transactions and assist in any investigations of potential compliance issues
- Support and implement corrective actions that result from compliance issues
- Participate in working groups, independent projects, and collaborative efforts with within the compliance function or cross-functionally
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 6+ years of compliance work in export control.
- Prior experience working for a defense contractor or U.S. Government
- Strong understanding of U.S. export control regulations and compliance requirements
- Experience developing, deploying, and maintaining compliance processes.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Quick learner and able to contribute to the broader start-up legal function, including topics that may be completely new to you.
- Capability to manage multiple complex tasks and work efficiently.
- Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Top Secret and Special Access Program (SAP) security clearances
- Willing and able to travel at least 15% of time
- Experience with export compliance software and/or databases
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Significant compliance process management experience in defense sector
- Experience with Australian and UK trade regulations
- Experience with integrating trade compliance tools into ERP, PLM, and other systems
- Prior experience as an Empowered Official
Hiring Manager: Raymond Ratinoff
Recruiter: Daven Desai
Salary Range: $90k-$135k
US Salary Range
$90,000—$135,000 USD
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
- Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
- For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
- For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
- Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
- Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
- 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
- Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
- Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
- A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
- Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
- Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
- Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
- 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)
The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.
Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!
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