Trade Compliance Manager
CesiumAstro
At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team. We are looking to add a Trade Compliance Manager to our team in Germany. In this role, you will be responsible for developing, implementing and leading the Company's integrated Trade Compliance Programme across Germany. The role provides strategic leadership for export controls, customs compliance, sanctions, import compliance, Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), product origin, customs valuation, duty optimisation, the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), and applicable U.S. extraterritorial export control requirements affecting European operations. Acting as the principal subject matter expert, the position ensures compliance with German, European Union, United States and other international trade regulations while enabling business growth across defence, aerospace, space, telecommunications and high-technology programmes. The role partners with Engineering, Programmes, Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Contracts, Finance, Legal and Executive Leadership and serves as the primary liaison with BAFA, German Customs (Zoll), the European Commission and other regulatory authorities.