Sr. Regulatory and Compliance Engineer

Embrace a career with purpose at Nice North America, a subsidiary of Nice S.p.A., an Italian multinational leader in Home and Building Automation. Guided by our vision of creating A World Without Barriers, we develop cutting-edge solutions for smart home control, security, door and gate automation, access control, and more to achieve our mission of Simplifying Everyday Movements.

Headquartered in Carlsbad, CA, with several R&D and manufacturing centers and offices throughout the region, Nice is committed to innovation that enhances everyday life. Our team thrives in an environment that fosters continuous learning and professional growth where you’ll collaborate with talented and dynamic individuals every day to create groundbreaking solutions. And, as a global leader, we offer award-winning sales and marketing programs, technical support, and CEU training to the industry’s top partners.

Our commitment extends beyond technology development; we also proudly support the Gary Sinise Foundation R.I.S.E. program, helping wounded veterans and their families through specially adapted smart homes. A philanthropic endeavor that truly embodies our corporate mission.

Summary:

The Senior Regulatory & Compliance Engineer serves as the primary technical authority for product regulatory compliance across Nice North America’s portfolio. This role owns regulatory strategy, certification execution, and ongoing compliance maintenance for hardware and software-enabled products spanning security, access control, automation products, and gate/door automation systems. As the sole regulatory engineer supporting multiple product lines, this individual must operate independently, provide senior-level judgment, and partner closely with engineering, product management, operations, and external certification bodies to ensure products meet global regulatory requirements and timelines.

Location: Carlsbad, CA or Kent, WA (onsite required)

Salary range: $110,000 to $160,000, depending on both experience and location.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary regulatory and compliance owner for North America–based product development programs
• Interpret and translate regulatory standards into clear, actionable requirements for engineering teams
• Provide early-phase regulatory risk assessment and design guidance to minimize late-stage compliance issues
• Lead and coordinate product certification and approval activities with Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRTLs) and competent authorities
• Obtain and maintain required regulatory marks for target markets, including UL, CSA, FCC, and ISED
• Manage relationships with NRTLs such as UL, CSA, Intertek, and accredited test laboratories
• Develop and execute pre-compliance and formal compliance test plans (EMC, EMI, RF, Safety)
• Define test modes, configurations, and sample requirements; support and witness testing as needed
• Prepare and submit regulatory application packages and technical documentation
• Maintain certifications, listings, and regulatory files across the product lifecycle
• Support and approve Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) with regulatory impact
• Manage NRTL factory inspections, surveillance audits, and corrective actions
• Partner with hardware, firmware, and system engineering teams during design and validation
• Coordinate with suppliers, manufacturing partners, and operations to ensure continuity of compliance.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership
• Implements and maintains department policies and standards
• Understand, support and execute all work according to the established procedures of the organization
• Project based assignments as requested

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in product regulatory compliance, certification, or safety engineering
• Knowledge of applicable safety and regulatory certifications (e.g., UL, FCC, ISED, NRTLs).
• Strong ability to read, interpret, and apply agency standards and translate them into engineering requirements
• Experience supporting products through development, certification, production, and sustaining phases
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to operate independently

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Experience supporting compliance testing, certification, and maintenance of listings through UL, CSA, or Intertek
• Working knowledge of UL 1023 (Household Burglar-Alarm System Units) is a plus
• Familiarity with UL 639 (Intrusion-Detection Units) is a plus
• Knowledge of EMI mitigation techniques and RF measurement methods
• Experience with UL 2610 (Commercial and Industrial Gate Operators)  is a plus
• Hands-on knowledge or experience with UL 325 (Door, Drapery, Gate, Louver, and Window Operators and Systems) is a plus
• Experience with connected, wireless, or IoT-enabled products
• Proven ability to multi-task, set project priorities, establish department/discipline goals and objectives for self
• Computer literacy required; including intermediate skills in Microsoft applications (i.e. Excel, Word, PPT, etc.)
• Strong attention to detail
• Positive attitude, self-motivated and eager to succeed

Physical Requirements:

Essential functions of this job require the following minimal physical demands.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable the individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Required to sit, talk or hear; frequently required to use hands to grip or feel; and occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Vision and depth perception suitable for use of utilizing a computer, printer, phone, and keyboard
• Manual dexterity suitable for use of utilizing a computer
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes which permits the employee to work in an office setting
• Ability to walk and/or climb 5% of the time comfortably, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to sit at a computer for 90% of the time comfortably, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Travel up to 10% of the time
• Light to moderate lifting

Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be comfortable working in an office environment to include moderate noise levels
• The working area is primarily in an open office setting with reasonable lighting and controlled temperatures

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Disclaimer: The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to decide the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job. Job incumbents are expected to perform other duties necessary for the effective operation of the position, department, or the business.