Senior Automotive Regulatory Affairs Engineer

Nissan Mexicana, S.A. de C.V. (NMEX); Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nissan is seeking a Principal Engineer / Engineer Governmental & Regulatory Affairs to lead communications and official submissions with U.S. federal, state, and local governments on safety and technology topics.

This role requires deep regulatory knowledge and cross‑functional collaboration. The position is full‑time, hybrid, in‑office Monday‑Thursday; a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required, with 5+ years in Government Affairs and strong external communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Government Affairs experience.
• Background in legislative or lobbying work at Federal/State level.
• Strong communication to external and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage submissions to NHTSA and other bodies with high accuracy.
• Lead responses to Federal and State inquiries and public comments.
• Act as liaison between Governmental & Regulatory Affairs and R&D, Legal, Product Safety, etc.
• Engage with external agencies and industry groups as needed.
• Mentor colleagues and maintain regulatory awareness.

Skills

Automotive safety knowledge

Regulatory affairs

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Public speaking

Regulatory monitoring

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Nissan is seeking a Principal Engineer / Engineer Governmental & Regulatory Affairs to lead communications and official submissions with U.S. federal, state, and local governments on safety and technology topics.

This role requires deep regulatory knowledge and cross‑functional collaboration. The position is full‑time, hybrid, in‑office Monday‑Thursday; a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required, with 5+ years in Government Affairs and strong external communication skills.