Det-Tronics (Detector Electronics, LLC) · 2 days ago
Senior Certification & Compliance Engineer
Santa Fe, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$100K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expDet-Tronics, through its subsidiary R.C. Systems, is expanding its global reach in the gas detection and safety-critical monitoring solutions sector. The Senior Compliance Engineer will lead product approvals and certification efforts, ensuring compliance with global safety and performance standards while supporting new product development and sustaining engineering programs.
IndustrialManufacturingPublic Safety
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
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
Company
Det-Tronics (Detector Electronics, LLC)
Det-Tronics is a global leader in fire and gas-safety systems.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2024-03-05Acquired
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