Regulatory Compliance Engineer

About the role

Help us bring cutting-edge wireless and sensing technologies to market in a compliant way!

MatrixSpace develops AI-enabled radar and sensing systems that bridge the physical and digital worlds. By combining embedded systems, advanced radar, cloud computing, and AI, we're building technologies that deliver powerful real-world intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Lead FCC compliance testing and certification activities for wireless and radar products, including Part 15, Part 87, and Part 90 requirements
• Plan and execute transmitter compliance testing, including output power, bandwidth, frequency stability, and emissions measurements
• Own Part 15 unintentional radiator testing, including radiated and conducted emissions
• Cook up testing and certification activities with external compliance labs and Telecom Certification Bodies (TCBs)
• Support environmental qualification testing, including shock, vibration, temperature, humidity, and other applicable standards
• Investigate test failures, identify root causes, and drive corrective actions to improve compliance margins
• Develop compliance documentation, test plans, certification exhibits, and qualification reports
• Partner with hardware, RF, firmware, and systems engineers to build compliance into product designs early and efficiently

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Associate degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Systems Engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in regulatory compliance, RF testing, qualification testing, or related engineering roles
• Experience with FCC intentional radiator certification under Part 15 and/or Part 87 and/or Part 90
• Hands-on lab experience and strong debugging skills
• Experience working directly with compliance laboratories, certification bodies, or regulatory agencies
• Strong understanding of RF system behavior, EMI mitigation, grounding, shielding, filtering, and system-level troubleshooting
• Experience developing test plans, documentation, and compliance reports
• Ability to work onsite at our Hoffman Estates facility with occasional travel to compliance and environmental test labs

Qualifications

• Enjoys digging into complex technical problems and finding practical solutions
• Likes working hands-on with hardware in the lab
• Approaches testing failures as engineering puzzles rather than roadblocks
• Collaborates effectively across disciplines while maintaining strong technical ownership
• Is energized by educating teams about regulatory environments
• Balances attention to detail with a pragmatic, problem-solving mindset

Skills

• Experience with radar systems, RF communications, or advanced sensing technologies
• Familiarity with EMC design best practices and pre-compliance testing techniques
• Experience supporting products from development through certification and production
• Experience in aerospace, defense, telecommunications, or other highly regulated industries

Benefits

From $100,000 to $180,000 per year

Pay

From $100,000 to $180,000 per year

Schedule

Full Time