Senior Compliance Engineer

Kiwa Group; Aylesbury; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000

Job description

Job Summary

Kiwa Product Compliance is seeking a Senior Compliance Engineer to join our team and ensure our customers' products meet global radio frequency (RF) regulatory standards. In this leadership role, you will act as a technical expert, providing guidance and high-level support to both customers and internal teams. You will play a key role in shaping compliance strategies, driving innovation, and ensuring seamless project delivery. This role is based in Aylesbury, with hybrid working available. Kiwa is a global leader in Testing, Inspection and Certification. Our company motto is we create trust. We want you to trust us in becoming your employer of choice.

About the role

1. Lead RF Compliance Strategies – Develop and implement solutions to ensure compliance with global regulations.
2. Provide Technical Expertise – Support customers, test houses, and labs in resolving complex regulatory and technical challenges.
3. Manage Key Accounts – Act as the technical lead for customer accounts and country-specific compliance projects.
4. Oversee Documentation & Testing – Review technical documents, conduct sample screenings, and maintain regulatory databases.
5. Support KPC Technical Tables & Research – Assist in creating, maintaining, and managing technical tables and research projects.
6. Monitor Industry Changes – Stay informed on evolving RF standards and drive updates to company policies.
7. Drive Business Innovation – Support initiatives that enhance service delivery and technical excellence.

Line Management Responsibilities:

1. Lead & Mentor the Technical Team – Provide guidance, set goals, and conduct performance reviews for team members.
2. Optimise Team Productivity – Delegate tasks effectively and support team growth through training and development.
3. Support Recruitment & Onboarding – Ensure a seamless hiring and integration process for new team members.
4. Foster Collaboration – Encourage open communication and teamwork across departments, ensuring effective project delivery.
5. Contribute to Strategy – Align compliance initiatives with business objectives and address challenges proactively.

Do you have what it takes?

1. Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications, Physics, or a related field.
2. Extensive technical and regulatory expertise across a broad level (countries) and technologies (RFID, WWAN, BT, etc.).
3. Proven experience in RF compliance with strong knowledge of global standards, regulations, commercial practices, and EU/FCC compliance processes.
4. Skilled in reviewing technical documents, interpreting drawings, and using test equipment.
5. Exceptional ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical and regulatory issues.
6. Pro-active at learning new technologies and following industry trends.
7. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
8. Effective communication and teamwork abilities.

What can you expect from us in return?

1. Generous Annual Leave – Starting at 25 days plus Bank Holidays, with the option to buy additional leave and increased entitlement with length of service.
2. 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday, hybrid working (minimum three days per week in the office).
3. Enhanced Family Leave – Enhanced maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave with 6 months full pay, plus 2 weeks full pay for paternity leave.
4. Milestone Rewards – paid and unpaid sabbaticals, charity donations, personal gifts, and retail vouchers.
5. Salary Reviews
6. Company Bonus Scheme
7. Enhanced Pension Contributions
8. Life Assurance – 4x your annual salary.
9. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – Confidential support, advice, and counselling available 24/7, 365 days a year.
10. 24/7 GP Service – Access to medical advice anytime.
11. Cycle to Work Scheme
12. Eye Care Vouchers – Supporting your health and well-being.
13. Welcome Pack – Filled with company-branded goodies to kickstart your journey with us.

At Kiwa, we deliver results driven by our core values: Ambitious, Reliable, and Engaged the principles that guide how we work with colleagues, customers, and everyone we encounter. We are committed to fostering personal development, encouraging you to be ambitious, explore new ideas, and contribute to making the world a safer, more sustainable place. Here, you’ll thrive in a dynamic environment with ample opportunities for growth and self-development.

As an equal opportunity employer, Kiwa celebrates diversity and is dedicated to building an inclusive, supportive workplace. We embrace flexibility in hiring talented individuals from all backgrounds globally, ensuring a work environment free from prejudice, discrimination, and intimidation. Inclusivity and equality are core to who we are, and we uphold these values without exception.

If you have any questions about this role and would like to speak to a member of the Talent Team, please e-mail us at [e-mail].