Job Description:

Senior Regulatory Compliance Engineer

Position Overview

We are seeking a Sr. Compliance Engineer with advanced expertise in RF EMC and product safety compliance to lead global certification efforts for our electronic and wireless this role you will be responsible for both hands-on pre-compliance testing and the oversight of third-party certification labs to ensure our products meet international standards and regulatory requirements across North America Europe and other global markets.

This position will interface closely with design engineering quality program management and external agencies. You will act as a subject matter expert for key directives and standards such as FCC ISED CE (LVD EMC RED) EN/IEC safety and wireless/RF protocols guiding product compliance from early development through to global market access.

Core Responsibilities

• Pre-Compliance Testing & Debugging
  Conduct internal EMC RF and Safety evaluations using lab equipment (Spectrum analyzers signal generators multimeters leakage current testers ground bond testers high-pot testers). Identify design risks early and provide actionable feedback to engineering teams to reduce certification delays.

• Third-Party Lab Oversight
  Manage relationships and activities with NRTLs and accredited labs (e.g. UL TUV Intertek). Review and approve test plans resolve technical issues during testing and validate reports for compliance submissions.

• Global Certification & Regulatory Strategy
  Drive compliance efforts for FCC Part 15 (Subpart C) ISED Canada EU RED EU LVD EU EMC and other global frameworks. Stay current on evolving standards and regulatory landscapes to proactively guide product development.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  Partner with electrical mechanical and software engineering teams to embed compliance considerations into product design. Provide regulatory guidance from concept to launch.

• Documentation & Submission Ownership
  Prepare and manage technical files risk assessments FCC filings and Compliance reports to support CE marking and other certifications.

• Technical Documentation: Develop and review technical documentation detailing compliance status test plans product descriptions and reporting materials in line with agency and internal requirements.

• Testing Support & Travel: Provide hands-on support for certification testing as needed including at international test labs. Occasional travel within LATAM (<25%) is expected to support in-country testing or inspections.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

• Minimum of 10 years of regulatory compliance experience including Safety EMC RF Wireless or Environmental domains.

• Minimum of 5 years of certifications work with or for a compliance lab (e.g. UL SGS TUV Bureau Veritas Intertek).

• Experience working with FCC ISED EU notified bodies NRTLs and global certification entities.

• Ability to interpret standards propose test strategies and influence design changes for compliance.

• Expertise in leading certification efforts for:

• • EMC: IECIECEN55032 EN55035

  • RF/Wireless: ETSI ENEN ETSI EN 300 328 FCC Part 15 Subpart C (15.247)

  • Safety: EN61010-1 EN62368-1

• Ability to lead compliance reviews propose test strategies and influence cross-functional teams.

• Hands-on experience with electrical lab testing including use of oscilloscopes multimeters insulation resistance testers spectrum analyzers and signal generators.

• Demonstrated experience in fast-paced hardware-intensive development environments.

• Able to travel up to 25% regionally and internationally.

Additional Experience (Preferred)

• Skilled in compliance documentation technical writing and risk analysis.

• Proficient in project management tools (e.g. JIRA Jama Confluence).

• Strong technical communication and presentation skills including proficiency in PowerPoint and technical reporting.

• Ability to manage multiple certification projects independently with cross-functional stakeholders.

• Strong organizational skills and analytical mindset.

• Proficient in MS Excel for technical data management.

Travel Requirements

• Occasional travel (<25%) for lab testing agency engagement and compliance support.

Nextpower offers a comprehensive benefits package. We provide health care coverage dental and vision 401(K) participation including company matching company paid holidays with unlimited paid time off generous discretionary company bonuses life and disability protection and more. Employees in certain positions may be eligible for stock compensation. All plans are in accordance with relevant plan documents. For more information on Nextpowers benefits please view our company website at .

Pay is based on market location and may vary based on factors including experience skills education and other job-related reasons. The annual salary range for this position is $130000.00-$150000.00. (Applicable to Nashville)

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