Senior Compliance Engineer — Underwater Robotics

Fareham Introduction Saab Uk; West Worldham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Saab UK is seeking an experienced Compliance Engineer for its Fareham underwater robotics unit. The role focuses on maintaining product compliance with CE, UL, FCC and industry standards, while creating technical files and coordinating testing with external labs.

You will monitor regulatory changes, prepare compliance assessments, support design reviews, and help drive continuous improvement across processes, with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Essential: Bachelor's degree, graduate certificate or Diploma in Electrical / Electronic Engineering.
• Working knowledge EN 61010 and EN 60204 LVD safety standards.
• Working knowledge of EMC standards and directives for CE / FCC.
• Working knowledge of environmental testing under CE LVD safety standards.
• Understanding of mechanical principles of manufactured components / assemblies.
• Working knowledge of electronic systems / assemblies in relation to component recognition, PCB's, Wiring.
• Able to work as an individual, and as part of a team delivering with equal performance.
• Personable and approachable.
• Confident to interact with 3rd party service providers representing the business.

Responsibilities

• Control and maintain compliance of the company's products to applicable national and international regulatory standards including EU Directives (CE), UL and FCC, and industry standards and guidelines including DNV, Norsok, IMCA and Lloyds Register.
• Create and maintain technical files and declarations that satisfy the requirements of the above standards and directives.
• Monitor and report on new and updated regulations and standards and their impacts on the company's products.
• Liaise directly with internal development and production teams and external test laboratories and notified bodies to plan, co-ordinate and execute test accreditation activities.
• Analyse internal and external test results and reports, and use the findings to generate updated compliance verification and test plans and provide guidance to design engineering teams to help them to deliver compliant product solutions.
• Report on and present product compliance status to internal stakeholders and auditors.
• Create technical compliance assessments in response to end user contractual requirements.
• Contribute to design review and the release of new products and product upgrades to ensure that all new products are developed in a manner that is suitable for standards accreditation.
• Take part in the engineering change process to ensure ongoing product compliance.
• Contribute to the continual development and improvement of the department's processes and procedures and the sharing of knowledge and best practice as required.
• National and (occasional) international travel in support of the company's objectives.
• Conduct activities in a professional manner.
• Continually improve personal skills through training and awareness.
• To undertake any other duties as appropriate within their competence, as required by their Supervisor or Manager from time to time.

Skills

Self-starter

Teamwork

Prioritise workload

Stakeholder interaction

Communications

Interacting with 3rd party labs

Education

Bachelor's / Diploma in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

Tools

PCB layout knowledge

EMC testing

Job description

Saab UK is seeking an experienced Compliance Engineer for its Fareham underwater robotics unit. The role focuses on maintaining product compliance with CE, UL, FCC and industry standards, while creating technical files and coordinating testing with external labs.

You will monitor regulatory changes, prepare compliance assessments, support design reviews, and help drive continuous improvement across processes, with occasional travel.