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Xylem | NLX

Senior Regulatory Compliance Engineer

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What they do

An Environmental Compliance Specialist performs environmental audits and advises companies on compliance with state, local and federal environmental regulations. Investigates company waste disposal, industrial hygiene and pesticide use practices and policies, advises on compliance issues and reports violations as needed.

$86,835 / year median in North Carolina

+14% projected growth

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Job Description

Senior Regulatory Compliance Engineer Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.
The Role:
We are seeking a Senior Regulatory Compliance Engineer to lead regulatory compliance testing and certification efforts for a diverse portfolio of connected products.

In this role, you will work closely with hardware, mechanical, and firmware engineering teams to ensure products meet global regulatory and compliance standards before reaching the market. Our products include water, gas, and electric meters, AMI smart points, in-home displays, street-lighting systems, and network communication equipment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer who thrives at the intersection of product development, regulatory strategy, and advanced testing environments.
What You'll Do:
  • Develop and execute regulatory compliance test strategies and plans for electrical and electronic products.
  • Ensure products meet global regulatory requirements including EU/CE, UKCA, FCC, RED, and other international standards.
  • Work closely with R D, marketing, and product development teams to identify regulatory requirements for products deployed globally.
  • Interpret complex regulatory standards and ensure proper EMC/EMI, wireless, and RF testing methodologies are applied.
  • Design and execute product compliance testing, including RF characterization, antenna studies, wireless communication testing, and EMC/EMI analysis.
  • Coordinate testing with internal and third-party laboratories to achieve global certifications.
  • Develop comprehensive compliance test plans for products deployed across multiple international markets.
  • Analyze test data, review third-party reports, and prepare clear regulatory compliance documentation.
  • Provide regulatory guidance throughout the entire product lifecycle, including requirements development, design reviews, and engineering change notices.
  • Mentor and guide junior regulatory engineers in testing practices, standards interpretation, and regulatory processes.
What You'll Bring:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline (or equivalent experience).
  • 6-10 years of experience in regulatory compliance engineering.
  • Strong knowledge of global compliance standards including CE, FCC, RED, and related regulatory frameworks.
  • Hands-on experience with EMC/EMI testing and mitigation.
  • Experience using regulatory compliance testing equipment such as:
  • Anechoic RF chambers
  • Spectrum analyzers
  • Oscilloscopes
  • Signal generators
  • EFT/Surge and ESD testing equipment
  • Strong ability to interpret international standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across cross-functional teams.
Nice to
Have:
  • Experience supporting compliance for wireless or connected IoT products
  • Participation in FMEA analysis or board-level troubleshooting
  • Experience submitting applications to Certification Bodies (TCB, NB, FCB) Experience managing compliance test programs using MS Project or Smartsheet
  • Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, or TestRail
  • Opportunities to lead regulatory strategy for next-generation connected products#LI-JO2