Engineers (FH diploma/bachelor's degree) in the field of export control (m/f/d)

Are you interested in working at the interface between technology and German foreign and security policy? In the field of technical export control, we offer you exciting and responsible tasks with a long-term perspective and professional development opportunity. As a centrally responsible approval authority, BAFA implements the security concerns and foreign policy interests of the Federal Republic of Germany in the field of external economic law within the framework of the federal government's policy guidelines. The aim is to prevent Germany or its alliance partners from being threatened by conventional weapons and weapons of mass destruction. In Section 3 – Export Technology, Technical Opinions, International Regime Technology – together with other partner states in international bodies, we define the goods, software and technologies subject to export control. We are nationally responsible for the technical assessment of goods, software and technologies in the context of export projects. Our technical assessments are the basis for export decisions. Their tasks in Unit 312 “Waffensysteme, Luft- und Landfahrzeugen, Schiffen, Flugformen and space systems (MTCR)’ or in Unit 313 ‘machines, measuring machines, industrial equipment’ shall include in detail: the independent preparation of technical opinions and expert opinions from the goods sector; support for national/international export control listing of goods by your technical assessment; and the writing of technical opinions for federal ministries and other authorities.

You have completed university studies (Diplom-FH or Bachelor) in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering and in a comparable technical field. A fundamental interest in the above-mentioned tasks is expected. Multiannual professional experience and good knowledge (at least comparable level B2 of the Common European Framework for Languages – GER) of the English language are desirable. In addition, the basic willingness to carry out one- to several-day business trips in Germany and abroad is necessary, as far as You are in individual cases. You have the ability to analyze and evaluate complex technical issues as well as to act independently and team-oriented. In addition, you are characterized by the joy of use, resilience and decision-making. The perception of the task also requires a pronounced communication capability. Readiness and flexibility complete your profile. Adjustment requirement is the consent to the implementation of a safety review under the law on the conditions and procedures of the Federal Security Audit Act (SÜG).

The Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control offers you an interesting and varied activity, the possibility of personal and professional development, need-oriented training and all the advantages of employment in the public service (e.g. 30 days of recovery leave, home office after the end of the trial period, working hours, special annual payment and occupational retirement). In addition, BAFA offers an employer grant for passenger transport (job ticket) and up to 60% home office. Payment is made in accordance with the public service contract (TVöD) according to the pay group 11 TV EntgO Bund. At the next possible time, the respective recruitment takes place within the framework of an indefinite employment relationship. In the event of the appropriate conditions, a subsequent takeover into the civil service is possible in the case of employees. The takeover from an already existing official relationship can be carried out within the framework of available posts up to grade A 11. We discuss the individual conditions of employment together with you in the interview. A family-oriented modified working time or Part-time work is possible in principle. The Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control promotes equality between women and men and therefore particularly welcomes women's applications. severely disabled people are preferably taken into account with the same suitability; only a minimum of physical fitness is required. .