Compliance Officer

Dawn Aerospace is building scalable space transportation. We develop green propulsion systems for satellites and reusable spaceplanes, with systems already operating on satellites in orbit and a spaceplane programme progressing toward routine, affordable access to space. The Role This hands‑on, practical role supports Dawn’s compliance framework across export controls, strategic goods regulation, sanctions compliance, customer and supplier due diligence, and related regulatory obligations. You will work closely with engineering, operations, supply chain, commercial, and leadership teams to ensure compliance requirements are understood and embedded into day‑to‑day work. The role involves coordination, documentation, process support, regulatory research, and practical problem‑solving in a technical environment. It is well suited to someone early in their compliance or regulatory career, or someone from aerospace, engineering, defence, government, international trade, legal, quality, or a related field. What you’ll do Support Dawn’s export controls and regulatory compliance programmes in New Zealand and international operations. Assist in assessing customers, suppliers, partners, visitors, employees, and transactions for export control, sanctions, and broader compliance considerations. Help review exports, transfers of technology, technical data, software, and international business activities for regulatory obligations. Support compliance with strategic goods controls, sanctions, cross‑border shipments, and technology transfer requirements. Assist in monitoring relevant New Zealand and international regulations and translating them into practical internal guidance and processes. Help develop and maintain policies, procedures, workflows, training materials, and compliance records. Support licence applications, regulatory submissions, and engagement with government agencies where required. Assist with internal compliance reviews and audits, and help maintain documentation to support compliance obligations. Act as a point of contact for day‑to‑day compliance questions, escalating issues where appropriate. Help build a culture where compliance is understood and integrated into everyday decision‑making. What we’re looking for You may come from a compliance, engineering, aerospace, defence, legal, government, international trade, quality, or regulatory affairs background. Ideally, You Will Bring Exposure to export controls frameworks (e.g. ITAR, EAR), trade compliance or global trade compliance activities such as third‑party due diligence, or import/export compliance. Strong attention to detail and a structured, organised approach to work. The ability to interpret information carefully and apply practical judgement. The confidence to ask questions, raise concerns, and escalat[e] issues where compliance risk requires it. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work effectively with both technical and non‑technical teams. High integrity, discretion, and a practical mindset. A willingness to learn and develop expertise in export controls and regulatory affairs within a technical aerospace environment. It would be a bonus if you also have Experience in aerospace, defence, satellite, aviation, or other advanced technology industries. Familiarity with New Zealand strategic goods or export control requirements. Exposure to international export control regimes such as US ITAR/EAR. Familiarity with EU strategic goods or export control requirements. Experience working with government agencies or supporting regulatory processes. Technical or engineering qualifications, or experience working with technical products or data. Why join Dawn Aerospace? This is an opportunity to work on real problems in a company building real space hardware and flight systems. You will gain exposure across engineering, operations, supply chain, commercial, and leadership teams while supporting the systems that enable a growing global aerospace business to operate responsibly and effectively. It is a role for someone who enjoys detail, structure, and learning, and wants to build capability in a high‑tech, fast‑moving environment. Diversity & Inclusion At Dawn Aerospace, we believe diverse teams build better solutions. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued and supported to do their best work. About Dawn Aerospace Dawn Aerospace is a space transportation company with a purpose. Our mission is to enable the next generation of space users by providing more sustainable and scalable ways to access and move around in space. We currently focus on three areas of space transportation: green propulsion systems for satellites, in‑space servicing (refueling satellites), and a reusable spaceplane that combines rocket propulsion and conventional aircraft for sub‑orbital access. #J-18808-Ljbffr