Listed on Orbital Diplomat 20 Jul 2026
Airbus Defence and Space is the world's second-largest space company and a leading European defence contractor, operating across military aircraft, space systems, missiles, and intelligence services. The San Pablo site near Seville is a major hub for military transport and patrol aircraft including the A400M, with complex export control requirements across multi-jurisdictional supply chains and a highly regulated technology base. This Export Control Officer role is responsible for implementing the end-to-end export control process across the full product lifecycle — from classification of products, documents, and technology through licensing management, export and import clearance, and audit and compliance monitoring. The postholder will ensure compliance with all applicable national and international export control regulations, including ITAR and EAR, and provide permanent advisory support and training to internal business functions. For space law and governance professionals with export control backgrounds, this is a substantive compliance role at one of Europe's leading aerospace and defence primes, offering direct exposure to the regulatory frameworks that govern the most sensitive technology transfers in the sector. The position is offered through a temporary employment agency.
Experience in export control compliance within an aerospace, defence, or advanced technology environment Knowledge of national and international export control regulations including ITAR and EAR Ability to classify products, documents, and technology for export purposes Experience with licensing management, export declarations, and compliance auditing Strong advisory and training skills for internal business functions Spanish proficiency required for local regulatory engagement; English proficiency required for international operations Eligibility to work in Spain required