The RoleAs the Director of Compliance, you'll build and lead Hadrian's compliance program across three areas: export controls, government contracts, and ethics and business conduct. You'll work alongside engineering, programs, supply chain, and leadership so compliance is built into how we design, buy, build, and sell from day one. You'll set the policies, controls, and training that keep us compliant. You'll also be the person who finds a compliant way forward when a rule seems to block the work.
What You'll Do- Build and lead Hadrian's compliance program and team, setting the strategy, priorities, and metrics for export, government contracts, and ethics compliance
- Own ITAR and EAR compliance, including jurisdiction and classification (J/C) decisions, export licenses and agreements, technology control plans, and foreign person access
- Make sure Hadrian meets FAR/DFARS requirements and flow-downs, and partner with Legal and Contracts on audits (DCAA/DCMA) and mandatory disclosure
- Lead cybersecurity compliance with IT and Security, including NIST 800-171 and CMMC
- Own the code of conduct, ethics hotline, and internal investigations, plus anti-corruption, conflict of interest, and procurement integrity programs
- Work alongside program and engineering teams to build controls into new programs, capabilities, and factory launches from the start
- Design classification and review processes that are fast and consistent, using automation and AI where it makes sense
- Build and deliver company-wide training on export controls, government contracts, and ethics
- Run compliance risk assessments and internal audits, lead corrective actions, and report on program health to leadership
- Be Hadrian's main point of contact with government agencies, customers, and primes on compliance matters
- Keep up with regulatory changes and turn them into clear guidance the business can act on
What We're Looking For- 12+ years of compliance experience in aerospace, defense, or another highly regulated industry
- 5+ years leading compliance teams or programs
- Deep hands-on knowledge of ITAR and EAR, including classification, licensing, and technology control plans
- Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS, government audits, and NIST 800-171/CMMC
- Experience building or running an ethics and business conduct program
- Ability to understand engineering and manufacturing well enough to write controls that work on the factory floor
- Strong judgment that balances compliance risk with business priorities
- Must be a U.S. person, and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance
What Will Set You Apart- Experience building a compliance program from the ground up at a fast-growing defense or hardware company
- Experience in manufacturing environments with export-controlled technical data and hardware
- Experience with voluntary disclosures, DDTC or BIS matters, or government investigations
- Background working on co-production or international defense programs
- An active security clearance
- A JD, or certifications such as CUSECO, ECoP, or CCEP
- A knack for finding compliant ways through regulatory roadblocks instead of just saying no
Benefits for Full-time Employees- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees
401k - Relocation support may be provided for certain situations, based on business need.
- Flexible vacation policy
- Equity
