Ingenieurinnen und Ingenieure (w/m/d) (FH-Diplom/Bachelor) für den Bereich Exportkontrolle

About BAFA

The Bundesamt für Wirtschaft und Ausfuhrkontrolle (BAFA) is the federal government's competence center for foreign trade, economic development, energy, supply chains, and auditor oversight. BAFA operates from its headquarters in Eschborn, near Frankfurt am Main, and has branch offices in Weißwasser/Saxony, Borna/Saxony, and Berlin.

Your Role

Are you interested in working at the intersection of technology and German foreign and security policy? In the field of technical export control, we offer exciting and responsible tasks with long-term prospects and opportunities for professional development.

As the central licensing authority, BAFA implements the security concerns and foreign policy interests of the Federal Republic of Germany in the area of foreign trade law, in line with the political guidelines of the federal government. The goal is to prevent threats to Germany or its allies through conventional weapons and weapons of mass destruction. In Division 3 -- Export Technology, Technical Statements, International Regime Technology -- we work with other partner states in international bodies to define the goods, software, and technologies subject to export controls. Nationally, we are responsible for the technical assessment of goods, software, and technologies in the context of export projects. Our technical assessments form the basis for export control decisions.

Your responsibilities in Department 312 "Weapon Systems, Air and Land Vehicles, Ships, Missile and Space Systems (MTCR)" or Department 313 "Machine Tools, Measuring Machines, Industrial Equipment" include:

• Independently preparing technical statements and expert opinions on goods.
• Supporting national/international export control listing of goods through your technical expertise.
• Writing technical expert opinions for federal ministries and other authorities.

Our Requirements

• A completed university degree (Diplom-FH or Bachelor's) in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a comparable technical field.
• A fundamental interest in the aforementioned tasks is expected.
• Several years of professional experience and good knowledge of English (at least comparable to B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages -- CEFR) are desirable.
• Willingness to undertake one- to multi-day business trips domestically and abroad, as required.
• Ability to analyze and assess complex technical issues.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Enthusiasm, resilience, and decisiveness.
• Strong communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and flexibility.
• Consent to undergo a security check in accordance with the Federal Security Screening Act (Sicherheitsüberprüfungsgesetz -- SÜG) is a prerequisite for employment.

What We Offer

BAFA offers an interesting and varied role with opportunities for personal and professional development, needs-based further training, and all the benefits of public service employment (e.g., 30 days of annual leave, home office after probation, flexible working hours, annual special payment, and company pension plan). BAFA also provides an employer subsidy for public transport (Jobticket) and up to 60% home office.

Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD) under pay grade 11 TV EntgO Bund.

Employment is offered as soon as possible on a permanent basis.

Subject to the relevant requirements, former temporary public employees may be considered for permanent civil servant positions later.

We can consider candidates currently in civil servant roles for positions up to salary group A 11, depending on available positions.

We will discuss individual employment conditions with you during the interview. Family-friendly modified working hours or part-time positions are generally possible.

BAFA promotes gender equality and particularly welcomes applications from women.

Severely disabled individuals with equal qualifications will be given preferential consideration; only a minimum level of physical fitness is required.

How to Apply

If we have sparked your interest, please apply by March 12, 2026. Submit your documents via the online application system of the Bundesamt für Wirtschaft und Ausfuhrkontrolle, referencing ID 1923.

For questions regarding the application process, please contact Ms. Krommer at +49 6196 / 908-2299. We look forward to your application.

About BAFA as an Employer

BAFA is a federal authority within the portfolio of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE). It performs crucial administrative functions for the federal government in areas such as foreign trade, economic development, energy, climate protection, and supply chains.

BAFA's diverse responsibilities range from numerous economic development measures and future-oriented funding programs in renewable energy to international tasks in foreign trade. Consequently, BAFA offers a wide array of varied, interesting, and responsible job opportunities.

BAFA currently employs approximately 1,250 people.

Flexible working hours, employee-oriented HR policies, opportunities for personal and professional development, and needs-based training programs are further aspects that characterize BAFA's work environment. Last but not least, a job at BAFA offers all the benefits of public service employment.

Work-life balance is highly valued at BAFA. Since 2008, BAFA has been recognized as a particularly family-friendly employer with the "berufundfamilie®" audit from the Hertie Foundation. In addition to extremely flexible working hours, individually designed part-time options, and caregiving support, BAFA offers many other measures to facilitate the balance between work, family, caregiving, and private life. Further location-specific offerings can be found in the "Work Location" section.

BAFA's health initiative provides various opportunities for joint, health-promoting activities, such as health days.

We value a positive working atmosphere. Therefore, we organize an annual outing, planned flexibly according to colleagues' interests.

Further information about the work location can be found on our website.

Benefits

• Pension Plan
• Public Transport
• Hybrid Remote Model

Location

Eschborn, Germany

Application Deadline

12.03.2026