Regulatory Compliance Engineer

IEEE Chicago; Hoffman Estates, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

MatrixSpace, a fast‑growing company in Hoffman Estates, seeks a hands‑on Regulatory Compliance Engineer to lead certification and qualification testing for RF‑enabled components and systems. You will own FCC compliance activities including Part 15, Part 87, and Part 90, and drive the full testing lifecycle from planning to certification deliverables.

You will work closely with RF, hardware, firmware, and mechanical teams, coordinate external labs, and shepherd test plans, results, and regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Electrical/Electronics/Systems Engineering or similar.
• 3+ years in regulatory compliance or qualification testing for RF/electronic products.
• Experience with FCC intentional radiator certification (Part 15/87/90).
• Hands‑on lab experience and strong debugging skills.
• Experience with environmental MIL‑STD‑810 testing.
• Experience with labs and regulatory bodies for certification.
• Strong RF design understanding and EMI mitigation practices.
• Proficient in EMI troubleshooting, grounding/shielding, filtering.
• Skilled in test planning, documentation, and compliance reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead FCC compliance testing and certification for intentional radiators under Part 15/87/90.
• Plan and execute transmitter compliance testing: output power, bandwidth, stability, emissions.
• Own Part 15 unintentional radiator testing (radiated and conducted).
• Coordinate activities with external test labs and TCBs.
• Support MIL‑STD environmental testing (e.g., MIL‑STD‑810).
• Lead debug and root cause analysis for test failures and margins.
• Drive corrective actions: shielding, grounding, filtering, layout, firmware changes.
• Produce compliance documentation: test plans, results, FCC exhibits, reports.
• Partner cross‑functionally to bake compliance into product design early.

Skills

FCC Part 15 certification

FCC Part 87 certification

FCC Part 90 certification

Hands-on lab debugging

RF/EMC measurement

Environmental MIL-STD-810 testing

Lab coordination with external labs

Documentation & reports

RF design understanding

EMI mitigation & grounding

Test planning & execution

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

RF power meters

Signal generators

Antennas

LISNs

Near-field probes

Network analyzers

Job description

Regulatory Compliance Engineer
MatrixSpace is seeking a hands‑on Regulatory Compliance Engineer to lead certification and qualification testing for RF‑enabled electronic components and systems. This role will own compliance efforts for FCC intentional radiator requirements (Part 15, Part 87, Part 90) and support MIL‑STD environmental qualification testing (MIL‑STD‑810 and related standards). You will drive the full testing lifecycle—from planning and lab execution through debug, root‑cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
This is a highly technical, lab‑focused role ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex problems and working closely with RF, hardware, firmware, and mechanical engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead FCC compliance testing and certification for intentional radiators under:
  • FCC Part 15
  • FCC Part 87 (Aviation)
  • FCC Part 90 (Private Land Mobile Radio)
  • Plan and execute transmitter compliance testing including: output power, bandwidth, frequency stability, spurious and harmonic emissions
• Own Part 15 unintentional radiator testing (radiated and conducted emissions).
• Coordinate compliance activities with external test labs and Telecom Certification Bodies (TCBs).
• Support and manage MIL‑STD environmental testing (e.g., MIL‑STD‑810):
  • Shock, vibration, temperature cycling, humidity, altitude (as applicable)
• Lead debug and root cause analysis for test failures and performance margin issues.
• Drive corrective actions: shielding, grounding, filtering, layout improvements, enclosure/cable mitigation, firmware changes, calibration tuning.
• Produce compliance documentation: test plans, results summaries, FCC exhibits, reports, and certification deliverables.
• Partner cross‑functionally to ensure compliance is built into product design early and efficiently.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or Associate degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Systems Engineering, or similar.
• 3+ years experience in regulatory compliance or qualification testing for RF/electronic products.
• Experience with FCC intentional radiator certification (Part 15 and/or Part 87 and/or Part 90).
• Hands‑on lab experience and strong debugging skills.
  • RF/EMC instrumentation: spectrum analyzers, RF power meters, signal generators, antennas, LISNs, near‑field probes, network analyzers
• Experience with environmental qualification testing such as MIL‑STD‑810 (or equivalent).
• Experience working directly with certification labs and regulatory bodies.
• Strong understanding of RF design and EMI mitigation best practices.
• Strong knowledge of EMI troubleshooting, grounding/shielding, filtering, and system‑level mitigation
• Test planning, documentation, and compliance report generation

Location & Work Environment

This position requires on‑site presence at MatrixSpace Hoffman Estates facility with up to 10% travel as needed for compliance and environmental test labs.

Why Join MatrixSpace

MatrixSpace is a fast‑growing company pioneering intelligent sensing and AI solutions that deliver real‑time awareness in complex environments. Joining our team means contributing to technologies that bridge the physical and digital worlds. This is an opportunity to build secure, scalable systems that will serve as the foundation for our future growth—and to be part of a company where innovation, integrity, and impact drive everything we do. Additionally, it is an opportunity to learn new technologies such as radars and AI sensing.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship and may be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance in the future.