Compliance Testing Engineer
Role Summary
As Compliance Testing Engineer, you will lead the compliance testing function at Amperesand, ensuring our products not only meet global regulatory requirements but do so with the most favorable interpretations and the least friction. You’ll own the strategic direction for product compliance, partner with engineering and product leadership to define certification pathways early in the development process, and engage directly with NRTLs such as TUV, Intertek, UL, CSA, and global authorities to shape testing outcomes and timelines.
Responsibilities
Lead the compliance testing function, ensuring products meet global regulatory requirements with favorable interpretations and minimal friction.
Own the strategic direction for product compliance, partnering with engineering and product leadership to define certification pathways early in the development process.
Engage directly with NRTLs such as TUV, UL, CSA, Intertek, and global authorities to shape testing outcomes and timelines.
Create and own internal tools and processes for compliance tracking, certification documentation, product labeling, and pre-compliance validation.
Drive automation where possible.
Partner with Product Management, Safety Engineering, Firmware, and Power Systems to ensure compliance is embedded across product definition, not bolted on later.
Prepare products for international certification including CE, UKCA, RoHS, and other country-specific requirements.
Lead alignment on modular design reuse and regulatory harmonization.
Continuously monitor updates to key grid codes, safety standards, and environmental regulations.
Lead Amperesand’s internal readiness reviews and communicate impact.
Qualifications
2+ years in compliance, safety engineering, or regulatory affairs within power electronics, energy systems, or electromechanical product development.
Expert knowledge of UL 1741-SB, IEEE 1547.1, IEC 60730, and familiarity with UL 1998, UL 508A, NEC 705/710/480/490, and IEC 61850.
Deep experience negotiating technical positions with NRTLs and test agencies.
Ability to connect regulatory needs with product architecture, firmware behavior, and field safety constraints.
Strong understanding of inverter and PCS system design.
Proven success influencing technical, commercial, and operational stakeholders at a senior level.
Experience designing and deploying scalable compliance systems (checklists, gates, pre-checks, traceability maps, etc.) across multiple products or platforms.
Able to structure modular certification pathways across hardware/software interfaces.
Skilled in building phased certification plans aligned to NPI gates and market entry deadlines.
Lead compliance reviews alongside FMEA, safety analysis, and DFx discussions.
Familiarity with regulatory management systems, document control platforms, and engineering toolchains.
Bonus Qualification
Experience working on projects related to smart grids, renewable energy, or energy management platforms is a plus.
Pay Disclosure & Benefits
Compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. The benefits outlined below apply exclusively to employees located in the United States.
Competitive Salary + Incentive Stock Options
Medical, vision, and dental benefits for employees and their dependents, effective from the start of hire
Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
401k retirement savings plan through Empower
Employees receive paid time off (PTO), paid sick days, and paid company holidays
Commuter Benefits
100% paid maternal leave (12 weeks) and paternal leave (6 weeks)
Singapore-based employees receive benefits in accordance with local government provisions.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Amperesand is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. Amperesand is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.