Staff Engineer - Compliance, Export & Tagging Leader at GE Aerospace

Lynn, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 May, 26

Salary

198950.0

Posted On

28 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Export Control, Trade Regulations, CUI Requirements, Export Classification, ITAR, EAR, ECCNs, Tagging Standards, Data Classification, Governance, Risk Assessment, Process Improvement, Stakeholder Management, Project Leadership, Root Cause Analysis, Standard Work

Industry

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Description

Job Description Summary This role is for a mid-level individual contributor in the Rotorcraft Turboshaft & Turboprop Engineering (RTPE) organization reporting to the Engineering Program Control leader. In this role, the RTPE Compliance, Export, and Tagging Leader ensures that our products, data, and transactions comply with applicable export control, trade regulations, and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) requirements while enabling efficient, scalable business operations. This role owns export classification, CUI and data/tagging standards, and related governance for RTPE, partnering closely with International Trade Compliance (ITC), Engineering, Programs, Sourcing and Operations. The leader will build and mature the standard work across sites/programs and will serve as the Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) focal for RTPE, supporting T700/CT7 and T408/T64/T58 platforms. Our organization, RTPE, focuses on Systems & Design Engineering for CT7, T700, T408, T64, and T58 engine families, supporting the helicopter business across commercial and military platforms worldwide, including, but not limited to, Black Hawk, CH 53E/K, and Apache. These programs provide critical products, services, and technical support for essential missions, such as defense, firefighting, emergency relief, search & rescue and more. RTPE offers a dynamic environment with a mix of production, manufacturing, and new product introduction, making it an exciting place to work on legacy and advanced helicopter engines. Job Description Roles and Responsibilities Compliance & Governance Maintain and evolve policies and procedures for export control, trade compliance, CUI handling, and tagging across RTPE, ensuring alignment with enterprise & US Government standards. Serve as RTPE CUI focal, ensuring that CUI requirements are understood, documented, and embedded into processes, tools, and training. Conduct and maintain risk assessments for ITAR, EAR, and CUI across RTPE processes and systems, and ensure appropriate controls and mitigation plans are in place. Export Control & Trade Compliance Lead export classification for defense-related products, software, services, and technical data, including assignment and maintenance of ITAR/USML categories, EAR/ECCNs, and related classification data. Support export authorization processes for defense programs, including technical assistance agreements, licenses, and proviso implementation, in partnership with ITC and program leadership. Tagging, Data Classification & CUI Management Define and implement tagging and data classification standards for products, documents, and technical data, covering ITAR, EAR, CUI, proprietary and other regulatory categories. Ensure proper identification and markings of CUI in accordance with contract and regulatory requirements. Leadership & Continuous Improvement Deliver targeted training and awareness on ITAR, EAR, CUI, and tagging practices for defense program teams, engineers, sourcing, logistics, and ITC at all levels of the business. May be responsible for initiating purchase orders (POs) and managing third-party contracts related to tagging in alignment with company policies. Conduct root cause reviews following incidents, near-misses, or audit findings; implement systemic fixes to prevent recurrence. Apply FLIGHT DECK tools and behaviors to design, implement, and sustain standard work, visual management, and problem-solving routines for export, tagging, and CUI processes. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or related field with 5 years of relevant experience. At least 1 year of experience with classification/tagging. At least 1 year of experience with CUI requirements, marking, and handling with a U.S. Government/defense contracting. GE Aerospace will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. Desired Characteristics Strong process, systems, and stakeholder management skills. Working knowledge of relevant export and trade regulations. Experience working with U.S. Department of Defense contracts, DFARS requirements, and CUI expectations. Ability to resolve complex problems, lead projects, and execute plans. Flexibility and willingness to adapt and grow in an expanding organization. Ability to collaborate with all levels of the business. Self-starter who can develop effective networks with internal and external customers and stakeholders. The base pay range for this position is 149,500.00 - 198,950.00 USD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on 3/4/2026. GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time -off for vacation or illness. GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual. This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)). Additional Information GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Responsibilities

This role ensures that products, data, and transactions comply with export control, trade regulations, and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) requirements while owning export classification and tagging standards for the Rotorcraft Turboshaft & Turboprop Engineering organization. Responsibilities include maintaining compliance policies, conducting risk assessments, leading export classification for defense products, and implementing data tagging standards across engineering platforms.