(Junior) Trade Compliance Specialist (m/f/d)

About the Role

As a Trade Compliance Specialist (m/f/d), you will play a critical role in our mission, ensuring ARX Robotics' advanced technology reaches our partners legally, ethically, and in full compliance with international trade regulations. You will be a hands-on partner to our engineering, sales, and supply chain teams, managing core elements of our trade compliance framework from export controls and classification to customs and sanctions screening.

In this position, you will translate complex regulations into clear, workable processes that enable our teams to move quickly while maintaining the highest standards of integrity. Working in a mission-critical environment where precision matters, you will take full ownership of your compliance areas, make sound, well-documented decisions, and directly contribute to the success and reliability of our operations.

What You'll Build

Classify our hardware, software, and technology under national and international export control regulations.

Strengthen and maintain our Internal Compliance Program (ICP), keeping our policies and procedures audit-ready.

Manage the end-to-end export control process, from securing licenses to tracking all reporting obligations.

Drive our sanctions and restricted-party screening processes to safeguard our business and partnerships.

Oversee our customs compliance framework in coordination with operational and logistics partners.

Act as the go-to advisor for our technical and commercial teams, providing clear, practical guidance on trade compliance matters.

Monitor geopolitical and regulatory shifts, translating them into concrete actions to keep ARX ahead of the curve.

What You Bring

A background in law, international trade, business, or a related field with a focus on regulatory compliance.

Proven experience in trade compliance, with hands-on work in export control, customs, or sanctions, ideally within a regulated tech industry like defense or aerospace.

Working knowledge of EU and national export control laws; familiarity with U.S. (ITAR/EAR) regulations is a strong advantage.

The ability to map complex technical products to specific regulatory requirements.

A talent for translating dense legal text into clear, actionable advice for technical and non-technical colleagues.

A highly structured and detail-oriented approach, with excellent judgment in handling sensitive information.

A proactive, self-directed mindset with the ability to take ownership and collaborate across teams.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and German are required.

The ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance required for a defense environment.

Please note: You do not need to meet every single requirement to apply. We welcome motivated candidates who are eager to grow into the role and develop their expertise further.

What We Offer

Join a mission-driven European defense tech company at a pivotal stage of growth, where you can help shape meaningful technology, take ownership early, and grow with the business!

Competitive compensation package including a bonus opportunity

27 vacation days to start, increasing with tenure up to 30 days

Employer-supported pension contribution

Learning & development support and team events budget

Employee discounts and flexible benefits budget via Probonio

Hybrid working setup depending on role and team needs

Structured salary bands, levelling framework, and bi-annual development conversations

Referral bonus program, dog-friendly office, and relocation support where applicable

About Us

ARX is a dual-use technology company that specializes in developing autonomous unmanned systems and sensors for the European defence sector. Our dual-use unmanned ground systems and sensors assist NATO Armies and civilian first responders in tackling their most challenging problems by providing them with training and information to make better decisions and take effective actions in life-or-death situations.

As our team continues to rapidly, we are seeking motivated candidates who are excited to work in a highly energetic, creative, and innovative team dedicated to developing autonomous systems for challenging environments. We operate in a dynamic sector where collaboration, sharing innovative ideas, and developing novel problem-solving strategies are ingrained in our work culture.

If you are passionate about overcoming challenges that have a real impact on the security of our democracies, apply here to join ARX and help shape the future of dual-use technology!

ARX is an equal-opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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