Senior Compliance Engineer
Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering
In short
Saab UK is looking for an experienced Senior Compliance Engineer to join its underwater robotics business in Fareham. This role involves ensuring product compliance with applicable national and international standards and regulations, managing technical files, and liaising with internal and external stakeholders for testing and accreditation.
Responsibilities
- Control and maintain compliance of products to applicable national and international regulatory standards (EU Directives, CE, UL, FCC, DNV, Norsok, IMCA, Lloyds Register).
- Create and maintain technical files and declarations.
- Monitor and report on new and updated regulations and standards.
- Liaise with internal development, production teams, and external test laboratories.
- Analyze test results to generate compliance verification and test plans.
- Report and present product compliance status to internal stakeholders and auditors.
- Create technical compliance assessments for end-user contractual requirements.
- Contribute to design reviews and new product releases for standards accreditation.
- Participate in the engineering change process for ongoing product compliance.
- Contribute to the continual improvement of department processes and procedures.
- Undertake occasional national and international travel.
- Conduct activities in a professional manner and continually improve personal skills.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, graduate certificate or Diploma in Electrical / Electronic Engineering.
- Working knowledge of EN 61010 and EN 60204 LVD safety standards.
- Working knowledge of EMC standards and directives for CE / FCC.
- Working knowledge of Environmental testing associated with CE LVD safety standards.
- Understanding of mechanical principles associated with manufactured components/assemblies.
- Working knowledge of electronic systems/assemblies (component recognition, PCBs, Wiring).
- Self-starter able to prioritize workload.
- Able to work as an individual and as part of a team.
- Personable and approachable.
- Confident to interact with 3rd party service providers.
- Confident to interact with all levels of staff within the business, including senior managers & directors.
Desired Qualifications
- In depth knowledge of PCB layout and manufacturing systems.
- Understanding of creepage ‘n’ clearance requirements.
- In depth knowledge of reviewing designs to determine critical components.
- In depth knowledge of insulation barrier requirements within an electrical design.
- In depth knowledge of EMC principles and testing for immunity & emissions levels to IEC 61000 standards.
- Exposure to working with marine products under EN 60945.
- Working knowledge / in depth knowledge of DNV Rules as applied to Metallic hulled ships and associated on board equipment.
- Working knowledge of other maritime organisational rules / directives / standards (Norsok, IMCA, Lloyds Register).
- In depth knowledge of mechanical principles / design / manufacture.
Benefits
- Opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth.
- Work with world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security.
- Be part of a growing UK presence with over 600 employees across eight sites.
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