Evolito’s Mission

Evolito’s mission is to accelerate the adoption of electric propulsion in aerospace applications in support of a net-zero world. We will help to revolutionise personal mobility and transform our towns and cities with clean, noise-free air transportation.

Company Overview

Evolito develops and manufactures class-leading, lightweight, high-power, and high-torque-density electric propulsion systems for a range of aerospace markets, including EVTOL, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, and General Aviation.

As well as ultra-high performance, low-weight electric motors and controllers, Evolito specialises in high integrity, bespoke battery systems for the aerospace and defence markets. The team is scaling rapidly and has ambitious growth plans over the next twelve to eighteen months.

Role Overview

As part of our current high-growth phase, we are seeking an Export Controls and Trade Compliance Officer to support and continuously improve Evolito’s export controls, customs compliance, and international trade framework. Acting as the company’s subject matter expert, the role will ensure compliance with UK, US, and international regulations governing aerospace technologies, software, technical data, and goods, supporting the safe and compliant movement of products and technology across global markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of Evolito's Export Control, Customs Compliance, and Trade Governance framework
• Establish and maintain policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance with the latest applicable UK, US, and international trade regulations
• Monitor regulatory changes, assess business impacts, and implement required actions
• Conduct compliance reviews, audits, and risk assessments, maintain appropriate mitigation plans and records, and liaise with relevant compliance or regulatory officials on classification matters where required
• Act as the company's subject matter expert for export controls, customs compliance, and international trade regulations
• Determine export control requirements for products, software, technology, and technical data, liaising with engineering, logistics, and regulatory officials as required
• Manage product classification, export licensing activities, and licence compliance obligations
• Provide guidance on the transfer of controlled technology, technical information, and software, including the use of digital collaboration and cloud-based systems
• Ensure export control requirements are integrated into engineering, development, testing, and customer support activities
• Maintain compliance with customs, import, and export regulations governing the international movement of goods
• Oversee commodity classifications, country of origin determinations, and trade documentation requirements
• Partner with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and logistics providers to ensure compliant and efficient international shipments
• Identify opportunities to improve customs processes and minimize supply chain disruption and compliance risk
• Lead sanctions, restricted party, end-user, and end-use screening activities for customers, suppliers, partners, and other third parties
• Support commercial, engineering, programme, and supply chain teams by assessing trade compliance risks associated with new products, projects, suppliers, and markets
• Provide practical compliance guidance that enables business growth while protecting the company from regulatory and reputational risk
• Develop and deliver company-wide export control and trade compliance training programmes
• Promote a culture of compliance and accountability across all functions
• Drive continuous improvement of trade compliance processes, systems, and reporting
• Support the implementation of tools and digital solutions that improve compliance management and record keeping.