Regulatory Compliance And Certification Engineer

As Carbon Robotics's Regulatory Compliance and Certification Engineer, you will ensure our LaserWeeder and autonomous vehicle platforms meet all applicable safety standards and regulations while driving certification programs to completion. You will be laser focused on navigating the complex regulatory landscape for agricultural robotics, autonomous vehicles, and laser systems while working closely with engineering teams to implement compliant designs from concept through production. You will coordinate heavily with Mechanical, Electrical, and Software Engineering teams as well as Program Management, Manufacturing, and Legal to ensure our products can be legally operated in all target markets.

What you'll do:

• Lead compliance and certification programs for LaserWeeder and autonomous vehicle platforms across multiple jurisdictions
• Manage laser safety certifications across multiple geographies (US, Canada, Europe, Australia, Japan, etc.)
• Support Mechanical, Electrical, Firmware, and Software design teams in defining compliance and certification requirements at the beginning of programs
• Support test engineering in functional, performance, and safety validation testing for new products and features. May also include coordinating EMC/EMI testing and manage FCC, CE, and other electromagnetic compatibility certifications
• Interface with test houses, certification bodies, and regulatory agencies to obtain required documentation and approvals
• Create and maintain compliance documentation including technical files, test plans, and declaration of conformity
• Track evolving regulations for autonomous agricultural equipment and advise on future compliance strategies

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for Success:

• At least 8-15 years experience managing compliance programs for complex machinery (agricultural, automotive, aerospace or robotics preferred)
• Experience navigating multi-jurisdictional regulatory requirements and managing certification timelines
• Strong technical background to understand mechanical, electrical, and software system designs
• Proven project management skills to coordinate certification efforts across multiple products
• Experience working with workflow management tools such as Jira and documentation tools such as Confluence
• Excellent communication skills for working with engineers, regulators, and external test facilities
• Willingness to travel ~20% to test facilities, certification bodies, and field locations
• BS in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical) preferred