EMI/EMC Product Compliance Engineer

Altentechnologyusa; North Reading (MA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Product Compliance Engineer to lead safety, regulatory compliance, and certification for a fixed-installation scanning system used across the US, Canada, EU, and UK.

You will review schematics and designs, evaluate critical safety components, and prepare certification packages with NRTL, CE, and UKCA bodies. This role requires 5+ years of hands-on regulatory experience and collaboration with engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Regulatory Compliance, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in product safety and regulatory compliance programs.
• Hands-on experience with NRTL, CE, UKCA, FCC, and ICES certification requirements.
• Strong understanding of electrical safety standards and EMI/EMC testing.
• Experience reviewing schematics and component documentation.
• Experience working with labs, certification bodies, and testing organizations.
• Ability to create and maintain technical compliance documentation (CDFs, CCLs, test reports, TCFs).
• Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead product safety, regulatory compliance, and certification activities for a fixed-installation scanning system deployed across US, Canada, EU, UK.
• Review schematics, circuit diagrams, and designs against safety standards.
• Evaluate critical safety components (fuses, transformers, capacitors, connectors, power inlets).
• Gather documentation to create Construction Data Forms (CDFs) and Critical Component Lists (CCLs).
• Prepare certification packages and support NRTL, CE, UKCA certifications.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to stage, configure, and operate EUT during evaluations.
• Identify compliance gaps and drive corrective actions.
• Develop and execute EMI/EMC test plans for US/ Canada/ EU/ UK.
• Coordinate lab testing and document results for Technical Construction Files.
• Support regulatory testing activities and meet project milestones.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

EMI/EMC testing

NRTL/CE/UKCA experience

Education

B.Sc. in Electrical/Regulatory

Job description

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life‑saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

As a Product Compliance Engineer you will be responsible for;

• Leading product safety, regulatory compliance, and certification activities for a fixed‑installation scanning system deployed across the United States, Canada, European Union, and United Kingdom.
• Reviewing electrical schematics, circuit diagrams, and product designs against applicable product safety standards.
• Evaluating critical safety components including fuses, transformers, capacitors, connectors, and power inlets.
• Gathering component documentation and datasheets to create Construction Data Forms (CDFs) and Critical Component Lists (CCLs).
• Reviewing user manuals, labeling, and nameplate requirements to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Preparing certification packages and supporting NRTL, CE, and UKCA certification activities with third‑party certification bodies.
• Partnering with engineering teams to stage, configure, and operate equipment under test (EUT) during compliance evaluations.
• Identifying compliance gaps and collaborating with stakeholders to implement corrective actions.
• Developing and executing EMI/EMC test plans for U.S., Canadian, EU, and UK regulatory requirements.
• Coordinating laboratory testing, monitoring equipment performance, documenting results, and supporting the completion of Technical Construction Files (TCFs).
• Supporting regulatory testing activities and ensuring project milestones are met within established timelines.

Qualifications;

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Regulatory Compliance, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience supporting product safety and regulatory compliance programs.
• Hands‑on experience with NRTL, CE, UKCA, FCC, and ICES certification requirements.
• Strong understanding of electrical safety standards, EMI/EMC testing methodologies, and regulatory compliance processes.
• Experience reviewing schematics, electrical designs, and critical component documentation.
• Experience working with compliance laboratories, certification agencies, and testing organizations.
• Ability to create and maintain technical compliance documentation, including CDFs, CCLs, test reports, and Technical Construction Files.
• Strong project management, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast‑paced environment.

PLEASE NOTE - This is a 3‑4 month contract with potential for extension.

Salary Range: $125K-$175K

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job‑related knowledge, qualifications, skills, training, and experience

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug‑free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre‑employment drug screening as a condition of hire.