Senior Technical Program Manager, Compliance

Senior Technical Program Manager, ComplianceAmperesand is looking for a Senior Technical Program Manager, Compliance, to own and drive all compliance program activities across our solid-state transformer (SST) product portfolio. This role sits at the intersection of engineering, regulatory requirements, quality, and operations — serving as the central coordinator ensuring that our Solid-State Transformer meets all applicable safety, regulatory, and certification requirements on time and at scale. You will work across every stage of the product lifecycle, from early design through production release, to embed compliance into our development processes and protect Amperesand's path to market.ResponsibilitiesLead the compliance program end-to-end with planning, coordination, and support the team with certification and regulatory activities (e.g., UL, CE, FCC, IEC, NEC, IEEE, and grid interconnection standards) across all engineering disciplines, product development, manufacturing, supply chain, and qualityOwn and drive the compliance roadmap by defining milestone-driven compliance schedules aligned with product development timelines (EVT, DVT, PVT), ensuring that testing, certification submissions, and regulatory approvals are sequenced to avoid program delaysLead the relationships with external test labs, certification bodies, and regulatory agenciesDrive sample submissions, track open findings, manage response timelines, and ensure audit-readiness at all stages of developmentIdentify and mitigate compliance risks early and proactively surface design, material, or process gaps that could jeopardize certification outcomes. By doing this, partner with engineering and operations to drive timely resolution through structured trade-off analysisOwn executive and cross functional compliance communications by providing clear status updates on certification progress, risks, and regulatory dependenciesDrive integration of compliance requirements into product design. This includes collaboration with electrical and power electronics engineers to ensure that safety standards, EMC requirements, creepage/clearance rules, and component approval requirements are factored into design decisions from the startPartner with the supply chain and quality teams on component-level compliance; including RoHS/REACH/PFAS material compliance, approved vendor lists (AVLs), component derating requirements, and supplier qualification relative to certification obligationsSupport DFM and design review processes with a compliance lens to flag regulatory implications during design reviews and ensure that manufacturing processes and test fixtures align with certification requirementsDevelop and continuously improve compliance program management infrastructure by defining, driving, and supporting all activity trackers to hit our milestonesExecute and maintain compliance documentation and traceability such as test report tools, technical construction files, and other regulatory artifacts required to meet our compliance goals and alignment with the teamOwn coordination of equipment, budget, test plans and resources align in a communicated cohesive plan to build out internal test lab capabilitiesQualificationsTechnical degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline; or equivalent hands-on industry experience with complex power electronics hardware and regulatory compliance6+ years of experience in technical program management, compliance engineering, or regulatory affairs roles involving power electronics, electrical hardware, or energy systems in a production environmentDemonstrated experience managing product certifications to relevant safety and EMC standards (e.g., UL 1741, IEC 62109, IEC 61000 series, FCC Part 15, CE/UKCA marking, grid interconnection requirements such as IEEE 1547 or UL 1741-SA)Familiarity with product development lifecycle stages (EVT, DVT, PVT) and how compliance activities integrate with each phase, including test planning, failure analysis, design iteration, and final certification submissionWorking knowledge of power electronics principles — converters, inverters, motor drives, grid-tied systems — sufficient to engage meaningfully with engineering teams on compliance implications of design decisionsStrong cross-functional leadership skills with experience aligning engineering, quality, supply chain, and operations teams around shared compliance milestones and accountabilityExperience managing external relationships with accredited test labs (e.g., UL, TÜV, Intertek, MET Labs) and regulatory bodies, including coordinating test schedules, responding to non-conformances, and managing re-test cyclesExcellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills — with the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into clear engineering actions and present compliance status to both technical and executive audiencesExperience with material compliance programs (RoHS, REACH, conflict minerals) and component-level qualification processes tied to certification requirementsComfortable operating in fast-paced, high-ambiguity environments with evolving regulatory landscapes and competing program prioritiesWillingness and ability to travel up to 30%, including international locations, to support lab testing, regulatory audits, and global partner engagementsPlease note: This role requires working on-site 5 days a week. We do not offer hybrid or remote options.Compensation: $165,000-$180,000/ annually + equitySF Pay Range $170,000 —$185,000 USDWhile this role is listed for the location above, we may consider candidates in other locations on a case-by-case basis.Onsite Collaboration Rationale: Given the highly collaborative and cross-functional nature of hardware, embedded systems, and product development, in-person partnership across engineering and product teams is critical to enabling rapid execution, technical alignment, and successful development outcomes.Why Join AmperesandWork on next-generation power infrastructure systemsHigh ownership and visibilityCross-functional collaborationOpportunity to shape future products and infrastructureFast-moving startup environmentPay Disclosure & BenefitsCompensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law.The benefits outlined below apply exclusively to employees located in the United States:Competitive Salary + Incentive Stock OptionsMedical, vision, and dental benefits for employees and their dependents, effective from the start of hireCompany paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance401k retirement savings plan through EmpowerEmployees receive paid time off (PTO), paid sick days, and paid company holidaysCommuter Benefits100% paid maternal leave (12 weeks) and paternal leave (6 weeks)The benefits outlined below apply to employees located in Singapore:Competitive Salary + Incentive Stock OptionsGroup medical, hospitalisation and surgical insurance, outpatient or GP coverage, group term life, dental and personal accident insuranceEmployer and employee Central Provident Fund contributions in accordance with the CPF Act (for Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents)Annual leave, paid sick leave, hospitalisation leave, and all Singapore public holidays, in line with or exceeding the Employment ActCommuter BenefitsGovernment-paid maternity, paternity, shared parental, and childcare leave in accordance with prevailing Singapore statutory entitlementsAdditional benefits may be available depending on the role and employment type. Benefits are subject to the terms of applicable company policies and plans.Candidate Confidentiality & Information ProtectionAs part of our commitment to protecting confidential and proprietary information, candidates should not disclose or provide Amperesand with any confidential, proprietary, or trade secret information belonging to a current or former employer or any other third party during the application or interview process.Please do not submit or present employer-owned source code, schematics, designs, technical documentation, internal presentations, customer information, prototypes, or other confidential materials. Candidates should discuss their experience and accomplishments at an appropriate level and use only information and materials they are authorized to share.Equal Employment OpportunityAmperesand is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.