Senior Regulatory Compliance Engineer

Xylem•Morrisville, NC

About The Position

Xylem is seeking a Senior Regulatory Compliance Engineer to lead regulatory compliance testing and certification efforts for a diverse portfolio of connected products. In this role, you will work closely with hardware, mechanical, and firmware engineering teams to ensure products meet global regulatory and compliance standards before reaching the market. Our products include water, gas, and electric meters, AMI smart points, in-home displays, street-lighting systems, and network communication equipment. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer who thrives at the intersection of product development, regulatory strategy, and advanced testing environments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline (or equivalent experience).
6–10 years of experience in regulatory compliance engineering.
Strong knowledge of global compliance standards including CE, FCC, RED, and related regulatory frameworks.
Hands-on experience with EMC/EMI testing and mitigation.
Experience using regulatory compliance testing equipment such as: Anechoic RF chambers, Spectrum analyzers, Oscilloscopes, Signal generators, EFT/Surge and ESD testing equipment.
Strong ability to interpret international standards and regulatory requirements.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting compliance for wireless or connected IoT products
Participation in FMEA analysis or board-level troubleshooting
Experience submitting applications to Certification Bodies (TCB, NB, FCB)
Experience managing compliance test programs using MS Project or Smartsheet
Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, or TestRail
Opportunities to lead regulatory strategy for next-generation connected products

Responsibilities

Develop and execute regulatory compliance test strategies and plans for electrical and electronic products.
Ensure products meet global regulatory requirements including EU/CE, UKCA, FCC, RED, and other international standards.
Work closely with R&D, marketing, and product development teams to identify regulatory requirements for products deployed globally.
Interpret complex regulatory standards and ensure proper EMC/EMI, wireless, and RF testing methodologies are applied.
Design and execute product compliance testing, including RF characterization, antenna studies, wireless communication testing, and EMC/EMI analysis.
Coordinate testing with internal and third-party laboratories to achieve global certifications.
Develop comprehensive compliance test plans for products deployed across multiple international markets.
Analyze test data, review third-party reports, and prepare clear regulatory compliance documentation.
Provide regulatory guidance throughout the entire product lifecycle, including requirements development, design reviews, and engineering change notices.
Mentor and guide junior regulatory engineers in testing practices, standards interpretation, and regulatory processes.