About This Role
This role is for a Regulatory Affairs Specialist to manage the company's launch licensing, export control, and broader regulatory compliance program. It is a generalist compliance position for someone comfortable working across FAA/AST launch and reentry licensing, ITAR/EAR export control, and the environmental, safety, and permitting requirements that come with operating an orbital launch vehicle.
Responsibilities
- Lead FAA/AST launch and reentry licensing for the Bullfrog and Bighorn vehicle family
- Prepare and submit license applications and safety and environmental documentation
- Coordinate range safety reviews to keep flight test and operational schedules on track
- Own LEAP's export control compliance program under ITAR and EAR, including DDTC registration, license and agreement management, technology control plans, and foreign national access screening
- Build and maintain LEAP's broader regulatory compliance framework, including environmental (NEPA/EPA), workplace safety (OSHA), hazardous materials and propellant handling, and state/local permitting for LEAP's Colorado manufacturing and test facilities
- Monitor and interpret emerging space, defense, and export control regulations
- Translate changes into practical guidance for engineering, program, and executive teams
- Partner with Engineering, Program Management, and the executive team to embed regulatory requirements early in vehicle design, test planning, and government relations activities
- Serve as LEAP's primary point of contact with DDTC, BIS, FAA/AST, and other federal and state regulatory bodies
- Coordinate with outside counsel on complex licensing and compliance matters
- Develop and deliver company-wide training on export control, launch licensing, and regulatory obligations
- Advise proposal, contract, and customer engagement teams on regulatory constraints and required disclosures across both defense and commercial dual-use programs
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in regulatory affairs, export control, or compliance within aerospace, defense, or another regulated industry
- Working knowledge of ITAR (22 CFR 120–130) and EAR (15 CFR 730–774), including license applications, technology control plans, and foreign national access requirements
- Familiarity with FAA/AST launch and reentry licensing (14 CFR Part 450 or predecessor regulations)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into clear guidance for technical and executive audiences
- Ability to manage multiple regulatory workstreams independently in a fast-paced startup environment
- U.S. Person status (U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident), as required for ITAR-controlled work
