Testia GmbH Export Control Officer (mfd)

Job Overview

Job Description: Export Control Officer (m / f / d)

Location: Getafe (Madrid), Toulouse, or Bremen

Duration: Full Time

Contract: Unlimited

Department: Legal & People

Reports to: HO Legal & Compliance

Number of openings: 1

Start Date: As soon as possible

Interested candidates must submit resume and cover letter in English.

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Export Control Officer to ensure the company complies with all relevant export control laws, regulations, and trade restrictions while maintaining a robust governance framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with export control policies, including EAR, ITAR, and national regulations.
• Classify items, products, technologies, and services to determine licensing requirements.
• Prepare, submit, and manage export license applications for U.S. or foreign export controls.
• Monitor compliance with economic and trade sanctions (e.g., OFAC, UN, EU).
• Conduct risk assessments for potential export violations and develop mitigation strategies.
• Maintain accurate records of all export transactions and prepare required regulatory reports.
• Act as the main liaison with regulatory agencies and advise internal and external stakeholders on authorizations.
• Develop and deliver regular training sessions on export control obligations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, International Business, Compliance, Information Security, or related field (Master’s degree a plus).
• At least 3 years of experience in Export Control.
• Strong knowledge of export control laws (EAR, ITAR) and trade sanctions.
• Experience with export licensing, product classification, sanctions screening, and compliance auditing.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross‑functional team.
• High ethical standards, integrity, strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Proactive, solution‑oriented approach to compliance challenges.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

Benefits

• Professional development in an international company with strong career opportunities.
• Extensive employee benefits within Testia and the Airbus Group.

Recruitment Process

1. Submit application through Workday.
2. A Recruiter reviews your application.
3. You will be contacted and/or interviewed by a Recruiter.
4. An interview with the Hiring Manager will be scheduled.
5. Optional final interview with the Hiring Team.
6. The Hiring Team decides on the final candidate.
7. Offer call with a Recruiter.
8. A contract is signed.

This position requires awareness of potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity as the foundation of the company’s success, reputation, and sustainable growth.

Company: TESTIA GmbH

Contract Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Ethics & Compliance

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Airbus is and always has been committed to equal opportunities for all. As such we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the recruitment process.

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