About this role
About Us <p style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-family:Inter, '-apple-system', 'system-ui', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', 'Open Sans', 'system-ui', '-apple-system', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji';font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><span style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-size:14px;">STARK is a new kind of defence technology company revolutionising the way autonomous systems are deployed across multiple domains. We design, develop and manufacture high performance unmanned systems that are software-defined, mass-scalable, and cost effective. This provides our operators with a decisive edge in highly contested environments.</span></p><br><p style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-family:Inter, '-apple-system', 'system-ui', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', 'Open Sans', 'system-ui', '-apple-system', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji';font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><span style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-size:14px;">We’re focused on delivering deployable, high-performance systems - not future promises. In a time of rising threats, STARK is bolstering the technological edge of NATO Allies and their Partners to deter aggression and defend Europe - today.</span></p> Your mission <p>As the <strong>Export Control Specialist</strong>, you will be responsible for setting up, overseeing, and maintaining the <strong>end-to-end export control, import/export operations, customs clearance, and global trade compliance framework</strong> for our entity in Greece, based in Thessaloniki. You will work hand-in-hand with our Export Control Lead in Germany to align local trade compliance and <strong>logistics processes</strong> with our global strategy. Working in a high-growth environment with sophisticated technology, you will ensure full compliance with national (Greek), EU, US, and international trade regulations, <strong>customs procedures, and transport requirements</strong>, acting as a critical bridge between our Thessaloniki office and German headquarters.</p> Responsibilities <ul><li><p><strong><strong>Global Trade & Customs Management: </strong></strong>Oversee end-to-end import/export processes, custom declarations, tariff classifications (HS codes), and duty/tax management for goods, equipment, and defense tech entering or leaving Greece.</p></li><li><p><strong>Compliance Management:</strong> Design, implement, and continuously update our Internal Compliance Program (ICP) for our Greek entity, mirroring the high standards of our German operations while adapting to national Greek legislation <strong>and customs rules</strong>.</p></li><li><p><strong>Classification & Licensing:</strong> Classify cutting-edge technologies and secure all necessary export, import, and transit licenses from Greek authorities (Ministry of Foreign Affairs / Directorate General for International Economic Policy, <strong>GDAEE, and Greek Customs Authorities</strong>), coordinating with the German team on EU/US nexus items.</p></li><li><p><strong>Logistics & Transportation Compliance: </strong>Partner with global logistics carriers and freight forwarders to ensure the secure and compliant international transport and cross-border shipment of military, dual-use, and commercial components.</p></li><li><p><strong>Global Alignment:</strong> Collaborate closely on a daily basis with the German Export Control Lead to ensure seamless cross-border transfers and alignment on global compliance standards in a highly regulated industry.</p></li></ul> Qualifications <ul><li><p><strong>Experience:</strong> Several years (3+) of professional experience in <strong>trade compliance, export/import management, customs clearance, or international trade law</strong> within a high-tech, highly regulated industry.</p></li><li><p><strong>Legal / Trade Background: </strong>A background in Law, International Trade Law, Logistics/Supply Chain, or a related field is strongly preferred.</p></li><li><p><strong>Customs & Regulatory Expertise: </strong>Solid knowledge of Greek customs procedures, import/export documentation, EU Dual-Use Regulations, and defense export frameworks, combined with the ability to understand and interface with German and US trade controls (EAR/ITAR).</p></li><li><p><strong>Shipping & Logistics: </strong>Familiarity with international transport, shipping compliance, freight forwarding operations, and Incoterms for cross-border defense/high-tech shipments.</p></li><li><p><strong>Languages:</strong> Business-fluent English and Greek are required. You possess excellent communication skills to precisely discuss complex <strong>legal, customs, and technical matters</strong> on an international level.</p></li><li><p><strong>Technical Mindset:</strong> Ability to understand complex technical specifications and software architectures to accurately classify products <strong>and determine tariff codes</strong>.</p></li><li><p><strong>Startup Mindset:</strong> You thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly scaling environment, bringing a proactive, solution-oriented "can-do" attitude to compliance.</p></li><li><p><strong>Integrity & Discretion:</strong> Exceptional judgment, highest ethical standards, and experience handling highly sensitive, proprietary data.</p></li><li><p><strong>Location:</strong> Based in or willing to commute to Thessaloniki, Greece.</p></li></ul>