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Playing Music by Ear

Music and Audio Production

Playing music by ear is the ability to hear a melody, chord progression, or song and reproduce it on an instrument or voice without relying on written sheet music. It relies on developed pitch recognition, rhythm sense, and familiarity with musical patterns, and is prized by musicians in genres like jazz, folk, and pop where improvisation and quick learning of new material are valued.

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Playing Music by Ear in the job market

Last checked September 13, 2026

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Open roles requiring Playing Music by Ear (18)

Crane Co.

Trade Compliance Manager

Crane Co.

This role manages trade and government contract compliance for a major defense contractor, ensuring adherence to export controls, import regulations, and federal contracting requirements. It suits experienced compliance professionals with deep expertise in ITAR, EAR, FAR, and DFARS who can serve as a strategic partner to leadership and operational teams.

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Beckman Coulter

Trade Compliance Manager

Beckman Coulter

Full-time · $145,000 – $170,000

This role leads trade compliance operations for a life sciences manufacturer, managing customs and export regulations across North America while developing strategies to reduce tariffs and duty costs. It suits experienced compliance professionals who want to combine regulatory expertise with strategic cost-saving initiatives in a structured corporate environment.

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AeroVironment

Project Engineer III

AeroVironment

Full-time · Simi Valley, CA · $100,500 – $153,250

This role leads technical execution of complex engineering projects from concept through production, coordinating cross-functional teams and managing day-to-day problem-solving. It suits experienced engineers ready to drive product development processes and deliver results on schedule and budget in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

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Project Management Specialist (General Project Mgmt)

Boeing

Full-time · USA - Berkeley, MO · $146,200 – $197,800

A specialized compliance leader for Boeing's fighter jet programs who manages export licensing, regulatory requirements, and international partnerships to ensure defense products can be legally shipped globally. This suits experienced professionals with deep knowledge of U.S. export regulations and stakeholder management in the aerospace and defense sector.

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Head of Quality

Axiom Space

Houston, TX

This is a senior leadership position building and managing a quality organization across design, manufacturing, and operations at a commercial space company. The role suits an experienced aerospace quality leader comfortable with regulatory complexity, team leadership, and owning quality strategy at the enterprise level.

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Warehouse Associate

Voyager

Full-time · San Diego, CA · $50,000 – $65,000

A warehouse operations role at an aerospace and defense manufacturer, responsible for receiving, storing, and shipping materials and components for mission-critical programs. Suited for experienced warehouse professionals with attention to detail who can work in a regulated manufacturing environment and are comfortable with inventory management systems.

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US Export Control Specialist

AST SpaceMobile

US - Remote

AST SpaceMobile seeks an export control specialist to manage licensing applications, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional coordination for a space-based satellite communications company operating under strict U.S. trade restrictions. This role suits someone with 3–5 years of export compliance experience who understands ITAR, EAR, and government licensing systems and wants to work in a regulated, mission-driven environment.

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Apply for Government Contracts Manager at Astranis on their site

Government Contracts Manager

Astranis

Full-time · San Francisco, CA · $115,000 – $160,000

This role supports a satellite communications company's government contracting efforts, blending legal compliance with regulatory strategy to manage US government contracts and space policy. It suits someone with civil space industry experience and knowledge of federal procurement regulations who wants broad ownership across legal, compliance, and government relations.

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Crane Co.

Export and Industrial Security Compliance Manager

Crane Co.

Fort Walton Beach, FL

This role manages export compliance and industrial security for an aerospace and defense contractor, ensuring adherence to federal regulations like ITAR and EAR. It suits experienced compliance professionals or industrial security specialists who can work independently across engineering and operations teams while maintaining relationships with government agencies.

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AeroVironment

Senior Program Manager

AeroVironment

Full-time · Moorpark, CA · $139,000 – $212,000

This role leads complex defense-technology programs from conception through delivery, managing budgets, schedules, and cross-functional teams while serving as the primary contact for internal and external stakeholders. It suits experienced program managers in the aerospace or defense sector who have handled multiple concurrent initiatives and can navigate both technical complexity and customer relationships.

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