Your CharterAs a Materials and Battery Compliance Engineer, you will lead battery and materials compliance efforts across our humanoid robot platform. You'll interpret global regulatory requirements, drive certification programs, and partner cross-functionally to ensure products meet safety and market access requirements across key global markets.
Key Outcomes- Develop and execute global certification strategies for battery systems and regulated materials supporting product launch timelines
- Translate regulatory requirements into actionable engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain requirements
- Lead pre-certification and formal certification testing activities, including issue resolution and corrective actions
- Own compliance documentation, labeling requirements, test reports, and certification evidence packages
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with certification labs, notified bodies, and regulatory agencies
Key Competencies- Deep technical expertise in battery compliance standards and global materials regulations
- Strong program management capability across complex, cross-functional certification efforts
- Ability to interpret ambiguous regulations and operationalize them into practical engineering requirements
Minimum Requirements- 5+ years of experience in battery compliance, materials compliance, or product certification engineering
- Hands-on experience with UL certification processes and related battery safety standards
- Direct experience with standards including UN 38.3, UL 1642, UL 2054, IEC 62133-2:2017, and ANSI/NEMA C18
- Strong working knowledge of global materials regulations including RoHS, REACH, WEEE, Conflict Minerals, and California Prop 65
- Experience managing certification testing programs, compliance documentation, and external certification partners
Preferred Skills- Familiarity with materials characterization and analytical test equipment including SEM-EDX, FTIR, XRF, ICP-MS / ICP-AES, GC/MS, and Ion Chromatography
- Experience supporting battery certification programs across multiple global markets
What does a successful 1X Team Member look likeTeam members at 1X who thrive here are builders. They move fast, own their work completely, and treat time like it's the one thing you can't get back - because it is. They say what they mean, finish what they start, and hold themselves to a standard before anyone has to ask. We push each other to be better, and we do it with honesty and respect.
Compensation Range$171,000 - $200,000 + Equity
Benefits- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Generous paid time off, company holidays, and parental leave
- 401(k) plan with company match (100% on the first 3% of contributions, 50% on the next 2%)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) options
- Commuter benefits (transit and parking)
- Short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, financial, and personal support
- Onsite snacks and catered lunches
