Sensata Technologies

Compliance Engineer- Defense

Sensata Technologies$98K — $148K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • University degree (Bachelor's) or equivalent work experience required.
  • Experience with MIL-DTL-917 / MIL-E-917E / MIL-E-917F specific to high power electrical equipment.
  • Strong oral, written, and presentation communication skills.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
  • Ability to manage multiple competing tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong organization, planning, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement compliance strategies and processes for military standards.
  • Serve as the technical expert on regulatory compliance and liaise with regulatory agencies.
  • Lead and facilitate product design reviews for compliance assurance.
  • Provide targeted guidance and training to ensure end-to-end compliance.
  • Assist in creating testing tools and plans for effective compliance testing.
  • Coordinate testing both internally and at external certification labs, ensuring documentation is maintained.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
  • Employee education reimbursement and wellness programs.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
  • Variety of paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and parental leave.
  • Incentive programs for short-term and long-term performance.
Full Job Description
The Compliance Engineer (CE) will guide the Defense Engineering team to comply with product development standards as defined by the US Military. Successful candidates will have experience with MIL-DTL-917 / MIL-E-917E / MIL-E-917F. The CE will be the focal point, confirming that our new military products are ready to transition through the preliminary (PDR) and critical design reviews (CDR). They will work across internal business functions (e.g., Sourcing, Manufacturing, Quality, etc.) to ensure that new products adhere to military standards as defined by the scope of work. In many cases, the CE will interface directly with their counterparts among the US Ship Builders and the Navy to communicate product compliance, manufacturability, traceability, and performance. The CE will have a technical background and will have experience explaining MIL-E-917E/ MIL-E-917F to product development engineers.

General Responsibilities
  • Develops and handles product compliance strategies, policies and processes to ensure that the company's products meet regulatory standards
  • Works closely with regulatory agencies and is the technical subject matter expert for regulatory compliance.
  • Leads product design reviews.
  • Ensures end-to-end compliance through targeted guidance and training.
  • May assist in the development of testing tools and product test plans to ensure effective compliance testing.
  • Coordinates both internal testing and testing at outside labs, certification labs and maintains all documentation


Experience / Qualifications
  • A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience.
  • Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
  • Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation
  • Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
  • Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity
  • Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
  • Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers


Additional Qualifications
  • Experience with MIL-DTL-917 / MIL-E-917E/ MIL-E-917F for high power electrical equipment
  • Strong working knowledge of related military specifications including MIL-STD-1310 (shipboard grounding/bonding), MIL-STD-461 (EMI/EMC), and MIL-S-901E (high-impact shock)
  • Expertise with ITAR including data security protocols Technical Data Packages (TDPs), Technical Control Plans (TCPs) and the management of controlled unclassified information (CUI)
  • Understanding of supplier and component compliance requirements (DFARS) that dictate the acquisition of procured raw materials, fabricated components, treated materials, and associated data management & archival methods (traceability).
  • Past experience guiding products through the military's preliminary (PDR) and critical (CDR) design reviews.
  • Strong grasp of material management methods including material traceability and part non-conformance /part deviation management methods
  • Background in guiding product development teams through the Military's product development process (MIL-DTL-917). This includes providing training to engineers on how best to comply with the design process.
  • Ability to travel roughly 5-10%


Base Salary Range:

$98,800.00- 148,200.00 USD Annual

At Sensata, our employees are the key to our success and growth. We recognize that each individual brings their own unique experience, therefore the base salary range information shown above is a general guideline only. Sensata considers several factors when extending an offer, including, but not limited to, a candidate's experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations. In addition to base salary, Sensata offers competitive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans, along with education reimbursement, wellness programs, a 401(k) retirement plan with Company matching, and a variety of paid time off, such as vacation or flex-time, sick, bereavement, and parental leave. Certain positions are also eligible for short-term incentive and long-term incentive programs.

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About Sensata Technologies

Sensata Technologies is a global industrial technology company that develops and manufactures sensors and controls for a wide range of industries, including automotive, aerospace, industrial, and HVAC. The company's products include pressure sensors, temperature sensors, position sensors, and switches, among others. Sensata Technologies is headquartered in Attleboro, Massachusetts and operates manufacturing facilities and sales offices in more than 20 countries around the world. The company was founded in 1916 as the Airco Sensor Company and was acquired by Texas Instruments in 1967. Sensata Technologies became an independent company in 2006 through a spin-off from Texas Instruments.
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Size
21,300 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$164.2 million
Founded
2006
5 Year Trend
+3.6%
Revenue
$3 billion
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