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The Role

This is a foundational, senior-level position. As our Export Control Specialist, you will be responsible for implementing and operationalizing a robust Export Control Compliance Program. You will be the company's subject matter authority on all matters related to defense and dual-use trade regulations, and a trusted advisor to senior leadership, legal, sales, and engineering teams. This role demands deep regulatory expertise, strong leadership presence, and the entrepreneurial drive to institutionalize a compliance culture in a fast-moving, technology-intensive environment. Location: Lisbon, Caldas da Rainha or Leiria.

Key Responsibilities

Program Design & Implementation

Deploy a comprehensive Export Control Compliance Program, including policies, procedures, internal controls, and governance frameworks

Establish and maintain the company's export control classification system (EAR, ITAR, EU Dual-Use Regulation, military national regimes) for all products, components, software, and technology

Define and implement license determination processes, screening workflows, and end-use/end-user verification procedures

Develop and manage a robust recordkeeping system in line with regulatory requirements

Regulatory Compliance & Licensing

Lead all export license applications with relevant authorities

Monitor and interpret regulatory developments across multiple jurisdictions (US EAR/ITAR, EU Dual-Use, UN/EU/US sanctions, national defense export laws) and assess their impact on the business

Oversee the classification of products and technologies under USML, CCL, EU Annex I, and applicable national control lists

Manage relationships with regulatory authorities, external legal counsel, and government agencies

Internal Advisory & Cross-functional Engagement

Act as the primary internal expert and advisor on export control matters for engineering, procurement, sales, BD, and program management teams

Support new product development by providing early-stage export control assessments and by design guidance

Review and clear contracts, RFPs, and customer agreements for export control implications

Partner with legal and finance to ensure trade sanctions compliance across all transactions and counterparties

Training, Audit & Continuous Improvement

Design and deliver tailored export control training programs across all relevant functions and levels of the organization

Conduct regular internal audits and risk assessments; lead voluntary self-disclosures if required

Identify compliance gaps and drive corrective action plans to closure

Report on program maturity, risk exposure, and KPIs to executive leadership

Required Profile

Experience: 10+ years of hands-on export control experience, with a strong focus on defense and dual-use goods, ideally in aerospace, defense, UAV, or advanced technology sectors

Regulatory Mastery: Deep, practical expertise in US EAR & ITAR, EU Dual-Use Regulation, and at least one national defense export control framework (Portuguese MoD, French DGA, German BAFA, UK ECJU, or equivalent); familiarity with UN, EU, and OFAC sanctions regimes

Program Builder: Demonstrated experience designing and implementing export control compliance programs — not just operating within existing ones

Classification Expertise: Proven track record of classifying complex hardware, software, and technology under USML, CCL, and EU/national control lists

Licensing Experience: Extensive experience managing license applications and agreements (DSP-5, DSP-83, TAA, MLA, EU general/individual licenses, etc.) with US and/or European authorities

Leadership & Influence: Ability to drive compliance culture across a technical organization, influence without authority, and engage credibly with C-suite and government stakeholders

Education: Master's degree in Law, International Relations, Engineering, or a related field; specialized export control certifications are strongly valued Languages: Fluency in English is mandatory.

Export Control Specialist