R.C. Systems LLC · 2 days ago
Senior Certification & Compliance Engineer
R.C. Systems is entering an exciting period of unprecedented growth, expanding its reach well beyond North America as part of the Det-Tronics and Spectrum Safety Solutions global platform. The Senior Compliance Engineer leads product approvals and certification efforts by partnering with regulatory agencies to ensure products meet global safety and performance standards.
Industrial EngineeringIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical Engineering
Responsibilities
Interpret applicable safety and performance standards and apply requirements to products
Participate in product development teams to ensure global hazardous location and performance requirements are considered early in design
Develop and execute certification strategies aligned with product and market requirements
Create test plans, oversee testing activities, and interpret results in compliance with internal and external standards
Prepare technical justifications and certification documentation for regulatory submissions
Interface directly with third-party certification agencies and manage approvals projects
Write and execute test protocols, document results, and author formal test reports
Maintain existing certifications and support audit preparation and participation
Advise cross-functional teams on compliance considerations for:
New product development
Sustaining engineering
Customer and field-support inquiries
Prioritize and manage multiple approvals projects in a fast-growing environment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
5+ years of industry experience, including 3+ years in approvals/compliance engineering
Proven experience leading at least two successful product approval programs, including testing and agency submissions
Strong analytical skills with hands-on testing experience
U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, or green card (required due to contractual obligations)
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (highly preferred)
Experience supporting both new product development and sustaining programs
Strong understanding of verification and validation testing
Experience with products certified for hazardous or regulated environments
Ability to translate regulatory standards into practical engineering and testing requirements
Strong attention to detail, organization, and a continuous improvement mindset
Benefits
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance