Senior Gov’t & Automotive Regulatory Engineer

Nissan Motor Corporation; Washington, Baltimore (District of Columbia, MD); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Vehicle Purchase Program (VPP)

Job summary

Nissan is seeking a Principal Engineer / Engineer Governmental & Regulatory Affairs to lead official submissions with U.S. regulators and industry groups.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams across R&D, Legal, Product Safety, and PMO to ensure accurate and timely communications on safety and regulatory topics. The role requires deep knowledge of automotive safety, strong regulatory acumen, and at least 5 years in Government Affairs with a background in engineering.

Qualifications

• Subject matter expert level of understanding of automotive safety, technology, product knowledge, and regulatory processes.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related Engineering discipline.
• Strong communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Fully prepare and manage the submission of official company documentation to regulators.
• Lead responses to Federal and State government inquiries and Nissan comments to authorities.
• Coordinate technical meetings between R&D and external agencies as needed.
• Mentor fellow employees on regulatory processes and safety requirements.
• Build networks with internal SMEs and governmental contacts.

Skills

Automotive safety knowledge

Regulatory affairs

Stakeholder communication

Engineering background

Regulatory submissions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Nissan is seeking a Principal Engineer / Engineer Governmental & Regulatory Affairs to lead official submissions with U.S. regulators and industry groups.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams across R&D, Legal, Product Safety, and PMO to ensure accurate and timely communications on safety and regulatory topics. The role requires deep knowledge of automotive safety, strong regulatory acumen, and at least 5 years in Government Affairs with a background in engineering.