Boston Dynamics

Staff Global Trade Compliance Specialist

Boston Dynamics$90K — $110K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years in import/export trade compliance or related field (high-tech/electronics considered)
  • Practical experience with ACE (Automated Commercial Environment) platform
  • Strong ability to classify ECCN and HTS codes
  • Knowledge of global export control laws (EAR, ITAR, OFAC)
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills across teams
  • Bachelor's degree in International Business, Supply Chain, or Logistics

Responsibilities

  • Ensure compliance with U.S. and international trade regulations
  • Execute denied party screening for international partners and vendors
  • Manage end-to-end export licensing processes
  • Lead internal trade compliance audits and support external audits
  • Oversee Free Trade Zone operations and reporting
  • Evaluate shipping contracts for compliance and maintain documentation
  • Collaborate with teams to verify product classifications

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan
  • Paid time off
  • Annual bonus structure
Full Job Description
Boston Dynamics is looking for a talented Global Trade Compliance Specialist to support our Logistics team. You will manage everyday international trade processes while maintaining complete adherence to global regulatory frameworks for our cutting-edge robotics hardware, software systems, and dual-use technologies.

How you will make an impact:
  • Regulatory Oversight: Ensure full compliance with U.S. and international trade regulations (EAR, ITAR, Wassenaar) across robotics systems, components, and software, focusing on dual-use controls.
  • Denied Party Screening: Execute rigorous denied party screening (DPS) for international partners, customers, and vendors to ensure adherence to export control lists and sanctions.
  • Licensing & Documentation: Manage end-to-end export licensing, including application preparation, proviso management, and tracking for controlled technology.
  • Trade Audits & Assessments: Lead internal trade compliance audits and support regulatory body audits, executing corrective action plans when needed.
  • Free Trade Zone (FTZ) Management: Oversee FTZ operations-including zone admissions, inventory, and periodic reporting-to optimize duty deferral and compliance.
  • Contract & Record Review: Evaluate shipping terms and contracts for compliance clauses and maintain audit-ready documentation across shipments and FTZ processes.
  • Product Classification: Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing teams to assign and verify accurate HTS codes and ECCN designations.
  • Systems & Data Tracking: Utilize Salesforce and corporate trade software to track compliance workflows, case queues, and partner metrics.
  • Logistics & Partner Management: Liaise with freight forwarders, carriers, and customs brokers to ensure secure, timely shipment of sensitive hardware.
  • Strategic Advisory: Monitor evolving global export controls, sanctions, and customs rules to advise internal stakeholders on risk mitigation.
  • Trade Declarations: Prepare and file export/import declarations, ensuring high accuracy and strict regulatory adherence.
  • International Collaboration: Support EU compliance activities to maintain regional regulatory alignment.


You bring:
  • 4+ years of experience in import/export trade compliance, international logistics, or supply chain (or relevant background in high-tech/electronics).
  • Direct, practical experience using the ACE (Automated Commercial Environment) government platform.
  • Strong technical capability in assigning ECCN and HTS classifications for both US and international frameworks.
  • Knowledge of global export control rules including EAR, ITAR, OFAC, and dual-use regulatory compliance.
  • Excellent problem-solving and cross-functional communication skills to partner effectively with engineering, logistics, and customs brokers.
  • Bachelor's degree in International Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or equivalent practical experience.


Nice to have:
  • Experience working within electronics, robotics, or high-tech advanced manufacturing industries.
  • Familiarity with EU trade regulations and working with European business units.
  • Certified Customs Specialist (CCS), Certified Export Specialist (CES), or equivalent trade credential.
  • Exposure to Free Trade Zone (FTZ) management and customs valuation/assist reporting.
  • Hands-on proficiency with Salesforce or enterprise GTM/GTS software.


We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas for this position.

The base pay range for this position is between $90,000 to $110,000 annually. Base pay will depend on multiple individualized factors including, but not limited to internal equity, job related knowledge, skills and experience. This range represents a good faith estimate of compensation at the time of posting. Boston Dynamics offers a generous Benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401(k), paid time off and a annual bonus structure. Additional details regarding these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer for employment.

About Boston Dynamics

Boston Dynamics is an American engineering and robotics design company founded in 1992 as a spin-off from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The company is best known for the development of BigDog, a quadruped robot designed for the U.S. military. Boston Dynamics has also developed a number of other robots, including Spot, a four-legged robot designed for indoor and outdoor operation, and Atlas, a humanoid robot designed for a variety of search and rescue tasks. In 2013, the company was acquired by Google X, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc. In 2020, the company was acquired by Hyundai Motor Group. Boston Dynamics is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts.
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Size
300 employees
Industry
Founded
1992

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