Regulatory Compliance Engineer

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute transmitter compliance testing, including output power, bandwidth, frequency stability, and emissions.
• Own and manage Part 15 unintentional radiator testing for radiated and conducted emissions.
• Coordinate compliance activities with external test labs and Telecom Certification Bodies (TCBs).
• Support and manage MIL-STD environmental testing, including shock, vibration, temperature cycling, humidity, and altitude.
• Lead debug and root cause analysis for test failures and performance margin issues.
• Drive corrective actions such as shielding, grounding, filtering, layout improvements, and firmware changes.
• Produce compliance documentation, including test plans, results summaries, FCC exhibits, and reports.
• Work cross-functionally to ensure compliance is integrated into product design from the start.

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in regulatory compliance or qualification testing for RF/electronic products.
• Experience with FCC intentional radiator certification.
• Hands‑on lab experience and strong debugging skills.
• Proficiency in using RF/EMC instrumentation such as spectrum analyzers, RF power meters, signal generators, and antennas.
• Experience with environmental qualification testing, such as MIL-STD-810 or equivalent.
• Experience working directly with certification labs and regulatory agencies.
• Strong understanding of RF design and EMI mitigation best practices.

• Aerospace & Defense industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of EMI troubleshooting, grounding/shielding, filtering, and system‑level mitigation.
• Experience in test planning, documentation, and compliance report generation.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Schaumburg, IL.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&DD for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type:
This is a fully onsite position in Schaumburg, IL.

Final date to receive applications:
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 4, 2026.

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