Senior Compliance Engineer

The Next Level of Fire & Life Safety Leadership

With more than two centuries of combined history, brands like Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, Gloria and Aritech have been leading the way in protecting people and property around the world. Now, we're taking that leadership to the next level. Kidde Global Solutions brings together the most trusted and iconic brands in safety, building upon our shared experience and expertise to address the needs and challenges of more customers in more places. With an unmatched portfolio of solutions and services, and a commitment to constant innovation we're elevating the standards for an entire industry - and establishing the next level of fire and life safety leadership.

At Kidde Global Solutions, you're joining a global technology leader in fire and life safety solutions and our employees are the heart of it all. With industry-defining brands in life safety and security, you'll be part of a legacy of leadership working with cutting-edge technologies that protect lives and property worldwide. As a leading fire safety brand, our mission is to provide solutions that protect people and property from the effects of fire and related hazards. We're committed to expanding our impact and providing dynamic opportunities for growth within our team. You'll be part of a company that prioritizes quality, integrity, collaboration, and customer care, with the resources, training, and incentives to ensure your success every step of the way.


If you're ready to take the next step in your career and be part of an innovative, mission-driven team, apply now!

Senior Compliance Engineer

Location: On-site in Bradenton, FL


Base Salary Rate: $105,570 - 124,200 per year


Job type: Full-time position


About This Role


The Senior Compliance Engineer is responsible for supporting regulatory, certification, and environmental compliance activities for commercial fire alarm and life safety systems. The role works closely with engineering, product management, and external certification bodies to ensure products comply with applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements throughout the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Support product compliance with applicable fire life safety codes, standards, and authority approvals including NFPA, UL, ULC, FM, CSFM, NYFD COA, EN standards, CCCF (China), and other Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) requirements.
• Interpret and apply regulatory, certification, and standards requirements to product designs, specifications, and documentation.
• Support RF emissions and immunity compliance activities, including FCC, Industry Canada, and CE EMC requirements.
• Performs and assist EH&S with global environmental compliance initiatives including RoHS, REACH, POPs Regulation, PFAS reporting, TSCA, California Proposition 65, and Canadian environmental regulations.
• Participate in product design and system architecture reviews to identify compliance risks and recommend mitigation actions early in development.
• Coordinate compliance testing and certification activities with internal engineering teams and external test laboratories and certification agencies.
• Prepare, review, and maintain compliance documentation, technical files, certification reports, and approval records.
• Monitor changes in applicable codes, standards, and regulations and assess potential impact on existing and future products.
• Support regulatory audits, factory inspections, and ongoing product approval maintenance activities.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5+ years of experience in regulatory compliance, certification engineering, product safety, or another regulated engineering environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree within a technical discipline (Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field)
• Working knowledge of fire and life safety system standards and certification frameworks (e.g., UL, ULC, FM, EN, IEC, NFPA).
• Familiarity with EMC / RF compliance requirements (FCC, CE, Industry Canada).
• Basic understanding of global environmental compliance requirements such as RoHS and REACH, Prop 65, and PFAS Regulations
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply complex technical standards and regulatory documentation.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and technical communication skills.
• Experience with commercial fire alarm or life safety systems.
• Experience working with external certification bodies and test laboratories.
• Exposure to international certification and approval processes.

Compensation and Benefits

Individuals may be eligible for an annual performance bonus based on both individual and company's performance. The final compensation for this position will be set based on the individual's knowledge, skills, and experience as it relates to the job requirements. Kidde Global Solutions is committed to providing a competitive benefits package to our employees including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan, paid time off (vacation, sick, company holidays), 401(k) with employer match, EAP assistance, and more.


World Leaders in Fire and Life Safety

Kidde Global Solutions is a world leader in fire & life safety solutions tailored for complex commercial facilities to homes. Through iconic, industry-defining brands including Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, Gloria and Aritech, we provide residential and commercial customers with advanced solutions and services to protect people and property in a wide range of applications, all around the globe.

Kidde Global Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.