Export Control Compliance Officer

Skip To Job Description Thanks for visiting our Career Page. Please review our open positions and apply to the positions that match your qualifications. Export Control Compliance Officer Sofia, Bulgaria Full Time Experienced Share About usWe are EnduroSat! A fast-growing space scale-up at the forefront of satellite innovation, specializing in advanced software-flexible satellites for commercial, governmental, and scientific endeavors.This is more than a job, it’s a missionWe are making space universally accessible and redefining what's possible.We get things doneWe take ownership of what we do and we work hard to make a difference.We are fearlessTransparency is our only way forward. We dare to address and resolve issues head-on.We learn from our mistakesWe deliver, take informed risks, and evolve to achieve our goals. We compare with the best version of ourselvesWhat is the role?As a dedicated Export Control and Compliance Officer you will safeguard our operations and ensure adherence to complex legal frameworks. In this critical role, you will be the cornerstone of our defense and dual-use item compliance, working closely with various departments to classify items, manage licensing, and uphold regulatory standards. You will serve as the main internal authority on export control, playing a key part in mitigating risks and facilitating our international projects.Some of your daily tasks will include:Identify and accurately classify products, components, software, technologies, and know-how that fall under national and international export control regulationsPrepare and submit applications for export/import licenses, intra-EU transfers, brokering authorizations, end-user certificates (EUCs), and other necessary compliance documentationMaintain a comprehensive compliance register of all authorizations, licenses, export-controlled activities, technical data transfers, and issued certificatesMonitor export-related operations, including cross-border shipments of controlled hardware, technical assistance, and software or data transfersDevelop, implement, and maintain the company’s internal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable national and international export control legislation (e.g., EU Regulation 2021/821, U.S. ITAR/EAR where relevant)Serve as the primary point of contact for and coordinate communication with competent authorities such as the Ministry of Economy and Industry (Export Control Directorate), Ministry of Defense, and Customs AgencyConduct regular internal compliance checks, risk assessments, identify gaps or violations, and recommend proactive mitigation measuresDeliver regular training and guidance to internal teams (e.g., Legal, Engineering, Procurement, Sales) on export control rules and responsibilitiesMonitor changes in applicable laws, sanctions regimes, and international agreements (e.g., Wassenaar Arrangement, MTCR), updating internal compliance procedures accordinglyEnsure robust protection of export-controlled technical data, including proper marking, secure storage, restricted access, and encryption where neededWhat Do We Look For?Master’s degree in Law (LL.M. or equivalent), Business Administration, etc.Excellent command of English, both written and verbalExperience with Dual Use Items and Defence related itemsIn-depth knowledge of national and EU export control regulations (specifically EU Regulation 2021/821); familiarity with U.S. ITAR/EAR regimes is a significant advantageAt least 2 years of professional experience in regulatory compliance, export control, legal risk analysis, or licensing procedures is preferredStrong legal writing, documentation, and analytical skills with exceptional attention to detailProven ability to work cross-functionally and coordinate effectively with technical, administrative, and external teamsHow to Stand Out:A deep commitment to legal compliance and ethical...