Role Overview:- Build and own end-to-end shipping, logistics, and export capability
- Ensure compliant movement of hardware across domestic and international channels
- Manage packaging, routing, freight forwarding, and delivery execution
- Own export compliance across ITAR/EAR, FMS, and commercial shipments
- Stand up scalable processes to support production and global operations
Responsibilities:- Logistics & Shipping Operations
- Own all outbound and inbound shipping execution
- Manage routing, carrier selection, and freight forwarding (domestic + international)
- Coordinate shipments across Manufacturing and Supply Chain, and Programs
- Ensure on-time, damage-free delivery of hardware
- Export Compliance & Trade Execution
- Ensure compliance with ITAR, EAR, and applicable export regulations
- Manage export classifications (ECCN/USML) and shipment documentation
- Execute international shipments including FMS and USG requirements
- Coordinate with customs brokers and freight forwarders
- Maintain records, filings, and audit readiness
- Process Build & Scale
- Stand up shipping workflows, systems, and infrastructure
- Implement standardized documentation, labeling, and packaging processes
- Define roles, responsibilities, and operating procedures for shipping team
- Scale logistics capability to support increasing production rate
- Risk Management & Issue Resolution
- Identify and mitigate shipping, customs, and compliance risks
- Resolve shipment delays, holds, and regulatory issues
- Act as escalation point for critical logistics failures
- Cross-Functional Coordination
- Partner with Manufacturing on packaging and release readiness
- Interface with Supply Chain on inbound/outbound material flow
- Support Program teams on delivery commitments and constraints
- Provide visibility into shipment status and risks
Minimum Requirements:- 10+ years in logistics, shipping, or global trade operations
- Experience with international shipping and freight forwarding
- Working knowledge of ITAR, EAR, and export compliance requirements
- Experience managing customs documentation and brokers
- Experience building or scaling logistics operations
Preferred Requirements:- Experience with defense, aerospace, or regulated hardware shipments
- Familiarity with FMS and USG shipment requirements
- Experience implementing logistics systems (ERP/WMS/TMS integration)
- Licensed Export Compliance Officer or similar certification
- Experience managing 3PLs or freight forwarders at scale
- Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company
- Additional benefits: 401k (+ 50% company match up to 6% of pay), FSA, HSA, life insurance, and more
- Our Perks: Free daily lunch, 'No meeting Fridays', unlimited PTO, casual dress code
- Compensation Components: Competitive base salaries, generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance, and (coming soon!) annual bonuses
- Team Growth: 250 employees and counting across 5 global offices
Salary Range: $150,000 - $220,000The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base compensation range and excludes additional earnings such as bonus, equity, and benefits. If your compensation requirements fall outside of the range, we still encourage you to apply. The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a 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.
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