Defense Compliance Engineer - MIL Standards & Design Review

Sensata Technologies; South Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 98,800 - 148,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education reimbursement

Wellness programs

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Sensata Technologies is seeking a Compliance Engineer to guide the Defense Engineering team in meeting MIL-DTL-917 family standards across product development. The role interfaces with US Ship Builders and Navy, ensuring traceability, manufacturability, and performance compliance while supporting PDR and CDR readiness.

The ideal candidate has a technical background with hands-on experience in MIL-E-917E/F, ITAR, and associated regulations, and can travel ~5–10% to collaborate with suppliers and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation.
• Proficient with MIL-STD standards and ITAR compliance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develops and handles product compliance strategies, policies and processes.
• Regulatory agencies liaison; SME for regulatory compliance.
• Leads product design reviews; ensures regulatory readiness.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MIL-DTO-917 / MIL-E-917E / MIL-E-917F

Job description

Sensata Technologies is seeking a Compliance Engineer to guide the Defense Engineering team in meeting MIL-DTL-917 family standards across product development. The role interfaces with US Ship Builders and Navy, ensuring traceability, manufacturability, and performance compliance while supporting PDR and CDR readiness.

The ideal candidate has a technical background with hands-on experience in MIL-E-917E/F, ITAR, and associated regulations, and can travel ~5–10% to collaborate with suppliers and