Safety and Compliance Engineer

About the role

WRC Technologies is seeking an experienced Safety and Compliance Engineer to support high-power RF field and range testing for a priority defense program. The role will develop and implement safety procedures, evaluate field-test locations, support the safe transport and handling of large test equipment, and help ensure compliance with applicable safety and regulatory requirements, including FCC licensing activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enforce safety procedures for high‑power RF operations
• Evaluate land and maritime test locations
• Review engineering systems for safety and compliance considerations
• Support safe equipment transport and handling
• Monitor regulatory compliance
• Assist with FCC licensing documentation
• Support field‑test teams onsite

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship required
• Active security clearance or ability to obtain one
• 10+ years of relevant safety, compliance, or RF engineering experience (or equivalent)
• Experience supporting high‑power RF safety in field or range‑testing environments
• Experience with the safe transport, handling, and testing of large equipment up to approximately 1,000 lbs
• Minimum education: Some College (Bachelor’s preferred)

Qualifications

• Military project experience or service as a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces (preferred)
• Experience with AESAs, software‑defined radios (SDRs), communications systems, unmanned platforms, or high‑power RF systems (preferred)

Skills

• Knowledge of high‑power RF safety practices, field‑test safety procedures, and regulatory/compliance requirements
• Ability to evaluate field‑test locations, develop and implement safety procedures, identify potential hazards, and support safe field operations
• Familiarity with regulatory bodies and FCC licensing requirements
• Understanding of RF/antenna systems, radar and communications technologies, range operations, and defense‑related field testing (preferred)
• Strong technical documentation, risk assessment, problem‑solving, and cross‑functional communication skills (preferred)

Pay

Salary range: >$100,000

Schedule

Ability to travel domestically approximately one week per month for ~9 months.