Regulatory Compliance Engineer

MatrixSpace • Hoffman Estates, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

MatrixSpace develops AI-enabled radar and sensing systems that bridge the physical and digital worlds. By combining embedded systems, advanced radar, cloud computing, and AI, we're building technologies that deliver powerful real-world intelligence. We're looking for a hands-on Regulatory Compliance Engineer who enjoys solving complex RF and EMC challenges, working in the lab, and helping products successfully navigate certification and qualification testing. This role is part compliance engineer, part investigator, and part problem solver. You'll lead FCC certification efforts, support environmental qualification testing, troubleshoot RF and EMI issues, and work closely with engineering teams to ensure compliance is designed into our products from the start. If you're energized by root-cause analysis, RF testing, and turning difficult compliance challenges into engineering wins, we'd love to talk.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Associate degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Systems Engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in regulatory compliance, RF testing, qualification testing, or related engineering roles
• Experience with FCC intentional radiator certification under Part 15 and/or Part 87 and/or Part 90
• Hands-on lab experience and strong debugging skills
• Experience working directly with compliance laboratories, certification bodies, or regulatory agencies
• Strong understanding of RF system behavior, EMI mitigation, grounding, shielding, filtering, and system-level troubleshooting
• Experience developing test plans, documentation, and compliance reports
• Ability to work onsite at our Hoffman Estates facility with occasional travel to compliance and environmental test labs

Nice To Haves

• Experience with radar systems, RF communications, or advanced sensing technologies
• Experience with MIL-STD-810 or similar environmental qualification standards
• Familiarity with EMC design best practices and pre-compliance testing techniques
• Experience supporting products from development through certification and production
• Experience in aerospace, defense, telecommunications, or other highly regulated industries

Responsibilities

• Lead FCC compliance testing and certification activities for wireless and radar products, including Part 15, Part 87, and Part 90 requirements
• Plan and execute transmitter compliance testing, including output power, bandwidth, frequency stability, and emissions measurements
• Own Part 15 unintentional radiator testing, including radiated and conducted emissions
• Coordinate testing and certification activities with external compliance labs and Telecom Certification Bodies (TCBs)
• Support environmental qualification testing, including shock, vibration, temperature, humidity, and other applicable standards
• Investigate test failures, identify root causes, and drive corrective actions to improve compliance margins
• Develop compliance documentation, test plans, certification exhibits, and qualification reports
• Partner with hardware, RF, firmware, and systems engineers to build compliance into product designs early and efficiently

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree