Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Karman Industries • Los Angeles, CA

7d • $75,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Karman Industries is seeking a detail-oriented, proactive Regulatory Compliance Specialist to obtain product certifications for its hardware and equipment in global markets. The role connects engineering teams with international testing laboratories and certification bodies to ensure products are safe, compliant, and legally approved for sale. The specialist manages approvals from early design through testing and market launch, maintains technical documentation and certifications, supports audits and inspections, and monitors changes in regional regulations and standards. Role level will be determined during the interview process.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Technical Compliance, or a related field; candidates without a degree may be considered with 10+ years of experience in a comparable compliance role.
• At least 5 years managing product compliance, regulatory affairs, or safety testing for hardware in a manufacturing environment.
• Record of obtaining and maintaining product certifications such as UL, CE, ETL, FCC, or CSA.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, electrical schematics, and regulatory documents.
• Ability to manage multiple test programs and laboratory schedules simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including writing technical reports and discussing test requirements and findings with external engineers.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with new technology or in a start-up environment.
• Experience supporting factory audits, quality system checks, and ongoing surveillance visits.
• Experience with mechanical and industrial standards such as ASME, ASHRAE, NFPA, and NEMA, in addition to electrical marks such as UL and CE.
• Experience obtaining product approvals in international markets beyond the United States.

Responsibilities

• Manage product approval projects from the initial R&D design phase through lab testing and market launch.
• Coordinate with third-party testing laboratories and certification bodies, including UL, Intertek/ETL, TÜV, and CSA, to scope projects, schedule testing, and resolve compliance bottlenecks.
• Interpret global regulatory and safety standards and translate them into actionable technical requirements for engineering and product development teams.
• Build and maintain accurate, audit-ready technical documentation, including test reports, schematics, risk assessments, and Declarations of Conformity.
• Coordinate and support factory audits, quality system checks, and ongoing surveillance visits required to maintain certifications.
• Monitor regional safety laws and standards updates, and advise leadership proactively on necessary product changes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time