Export Control & Customs Compliance Specialist (f/m/d)

Export Control & Trade Compliance

• Ensure compliance with German, EU, and international export control regulations, including AWG, AWV, EU Dual-Use Regulation, and applicable international regimes.
• Own export control topics for KWL-controlled goods, including classification, licensing, documentation, and audit readiness.
• Classify products, components, software, and technology (e.g. KWL, ECCN, HS) in cooperation with Engineering and Product Management.
• Determine licensing requirements, apply for and manage export licenses, and conduct embargo, sanctions, and restricted party screenings.

Customs & Import / Export Operations

• Ensure compliance with customs regulations for imports and exports, including tariff classification (HS), customs valuation, origin determination, and preference management.
• Coordinate customs processes with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and authorities.
• Review and approve customs documentations and manage customs-related authorizations and procedures (e.g. simplified procedures, AEO where applicable).
• Support duty optimization and risk mitigation initiatives in close coordination with Supply Chain and Finance.

Operations & Supply Chain Collaboration

• Work closely with Supply Chain, Logistics, and Procurement to ensure compliant sourcing, production planning, and shipment execution.
• Advise Operations on compliance implications for manufacturing, internal transfers, re-exports, and technology access.
• Support onboarding of new suppliers and logistics partners and ensure export control and customs requirements are embedded into operational workflows and ERP systems.

Process Ownership & Governance

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve export control and customs processes, SOPs, and work instructions within Operations.
• Maintain complete and audit-ready documentation, records, and prepare and support internal and external audits, and authority requests.
• Act as the main point of contact for export control and customs authorities and external advisors.

Training & Advisory

• Train and advise employees in Operations, Supply Chain, and Logistics on export control and customs requirements.
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess their impact on different processes and act as escalation point and decision-maker for complex compliance cases.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain, International Trade, or a comparable qualification.
• 3+ years of experience in export control, customs, or trade compliance, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of German export control regulations (AWG, AWV, KWL) and customs law; EU Dual-Use Regulation required, US EAR/ITAR a plus.
• Experience with KWL-controlled goods and complex international supply chains.
• Hands-on experience with customs classification, valuation, origin, and broker coordination.
• High level of ownership, structured working style, and attention to detail.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP) and compliance tools is an advantage.
• Fluency in German and English (written and spoken).

• A key compliance role at the intersection of Operations and Supply Chain.
• Opportunity to shape and mature export control and customs processes.
• Be the first to welcome the world into a deep-tech defense startup that is shaping the future of security.
• Work in a fast-paced, international team where your contributions truly matter and your impact is immediate.
• Participate in our success with stock options.
• Be part of something bigger in a mission driven company.
• Enjoy flexible working hours. 
• Access to EGYM Wellpass sports facilities. 
• All day coffee and snacks, team events, and a modern office in Munich.