Senior Compliance Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 10, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 10, 2026. Saab scores A on the Alion truth index.
Introduction
Saab UK is part of Scandinavia’s largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training.
What you will be part of
Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe.
Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world.
Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems.
Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations.
Introduction
This role is part of our Saab Seaeye business unit in Fareham. We are looking for an experienced Compliance Engineer to join our underwater robotics business in Fareham.
The role will be tasked with the following:
To ensure compliance of Saab Seaeye’s designs and products to applicable standards and regulations.
To work with minimal supervision on your own and/or within project teams, directing and managing others within the Compliance domain, co-ordinate compliance activities between the Engineering Department, other areas of the business and external organisations.
Key Responsibilities:
Control and maintain compliance of the company’s products to applicable national and international regulatory standards including EU Directives (CE), UL and FCC, and industry standards and guidelines including DNV, Norsok, IMCA and Lloyds Register
Create and maintain technical files and declarations that satisfy the requirements of the above standards and directives
Monitor and report on new and updated regulations and standards and their impacts on the company’s products
Liaise directly with internal development and production teams and external test laboratories and notified bodies to plan, co-ordinate and execute test accreditation activities
Analyse internal and external test results and reports, and use the findings to generate updated compliance verification and test plans and provide guidance to design engineering teams to help them to deliver compliant product solutions
Report on and present product compliance status to internal stakeholders and auditors
Create technical compliance assessments in response to end user contractual requirements
Contribute to design review and the release of new products and product upgrades to ensure that all new products are developed in a manner that is suitable for standards accreditation
Take part in the engineering change process to ensure ongoing product compliance
Contribute to the continual development and improvement of the department’s processes and procedures and the sharing of knowledge and best practice as required
National and (occasional) international travel in support of the company’s objectives
Conduct activities in a professional manner
Continually improve personal skills through training and awareness
To undertake any other duties as appropriate within their competence, as required by their Supervisor or Manager from time to time
Qualifications and Skills:
Essential
Bachelor’s degree, graduate certificate or Diploma in in Electrical / Electronic Engineering
Working knowledge EN 61010 and EN 60204 LVD safety standards
Working knowledge of EMC standards and directives for CE / FCC
Working knowledge of Environmental testing associated with requirements under CE LVD safety standards
Understanding of mechanical principles associated with manufactured components / assemblies
Working knowledge of electronic systems / assemblies in relation to component recognition, PCB’s, Wiring
Self-starter able to prioritise workload in relation to set priorities in relation to project aspects, and to deliver assigned standard work
Able to work as an individual, and as part of a team delivering with equal performance
Personable and approachable
Confident to interact with 3rd party service providers representing the business
Confident to interact with all levels of staff within the business including senior managers & directors
Desirable
In depth knowledge of PCB layout and manufacturing systems
Understanding of creepage ‘n’ clearance requirements in relation to Pollution degree levels
In depth knowledge of reviewing designs to determine critical components
In depth knowledge of insulation barrier requirements within an electrical design
In depth knowledge of EMC principles and requirement of the testing for immunity & emissions levels to IEC 61000 standards
Exposure to working with marine products under EN 60945 (Metallic hulled ships)
Working knowledge / in depth knowledge of DNV Rules as applied to Metallic hulled ships and associated on board equipment
Working knowledge of other maritime organisational rules / directives / standards e.g. Norsok, IMCA and Lloyds Register
In depth knowledge of mechanical principles / design / manufacture
By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.