Export Control Specialist

Tekever Corporation; Lisboa; Hybride; EUR 75 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Excellent work environment

Salary compatible with experience

Daily shuttle from Leiria, Caldas da Rainha, and Lisbon

Résumé du poste

A leading UAV technology company in Lisbon seeks a Senior Export Control Specialist to implement compliance programs and ensure adherence to international regulations. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience in export control, regulatory expertise in defense technologies, and strong leadership skills. This position offers an excellent work environment and a competitive salary depending on proven experience.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on export control experience, ideally in aerospace or defense.
• Deep expertise in US EAR, ITAR, and EU Dual-Use Regulation.
• Proven experience classifying technology under control lists.

Responsabilités

• Deploy and implement the Export Control Compliance Program.
• Lead export license applications with relevant authorities.
• Act as the primary expert for internal teams on export control matters.
• Design training, audits, and continuous improvement for compliance.

Connaissances

Export control compliance

Regulatory expertise in US EAR & ITAR

Leadership and influence

Fluency in English

Classification

Licensing

English fluency

Master's degree

Stakeholder management

Formation

Master's degree in Law, International Relations, Engineering, or related field

Description du poste

Are you ready to revolutionise the world with TEKEVER?

At TEKEVER, we lead innovation in Europe as the European leader in unmanned technology, where cutting-edge advancements meet unparalleled innovation.

Digital | Defence | Security | Space

We operate across four strategic areas, combining artificial intelligence, systems engineering, data science, and aerospace technology to tackle global challenges — from protecting people and critical infrastructure to exploring space.

We offer a unique surveillance-as-a-service solution that delivers real-time intelligence, enhancing maritime safety and saving lives. Our products and services support strategic and operational decisions in the most demanding environments — whether at sea, on land, in space, or in cyberspace.

Become part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary, and mission-driven team that is transforming maritime surveillance and redefining global safety standards.

At TEKEVER, our mission is to provide limitless support through mission-oriented game-changers, delivering the right information at the right time to empower critical decision-making.

If you\'re passionate about technology and eager to shape the future — TEKEVER is the place for you.

About Us

TEKEVER is a technology and UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) manufacturer delivering advanced drone systems for commercial, industrial, and defense applications across global markets. As we accelerate our international growth and expand into regulated defense and dual-use markets, we are establishing a dedicated Export Control function — and we are looking for a seasoned expert to lead it.

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.

What we have to offer you

• An excellent work environment and an opportunity to make a difference;
• Salary Compatible with the level of proven experience.
• Daily shuttle from Leiria, Caldas da Rainha and Lisbon.