Regulatory Engineer Jobs

Regulatory Engineer jobs are open across medical devices, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, and consumer products, covering specializations in quality systems, compliance documentation, and submissions, from entry-level to senior and principal roles. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles67
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerSpaceX
Top cityFremont, CA
Work type46% On-site
Top industryEnergy

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Data Engineer I-Regulatory Reporting
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Data Engineer I-Regulatory Reporting
Fifth Third Bank
Cincinnati, Ohio
Cloud & DevOps
Cloud Engineering
DevOps
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Plant Engineer IV - Regulatory Compliance Pressure Safety
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Plant Engineer IV - Regulatory Compliance Pressure Safety
Amentum
Richland, Washington
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
$116k.99 - $183k.02/yr
Bachelor of Science

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Regulatory Compliance Engineer
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Regulatory Compliance Engineer
Lancer Worldwide
San Antonio, Texas
Compliance & Legal
Quality Control
Specialized Engineering
Compliance & Risk
Engineering (Non-Software)
On-Site
Bachelor's
51-200

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Senior Regulatory Engineer
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Senior Regulatory Engineer
UL Solutions
Northbrook, Illinois
Compliance & Risk
Cybersecurity
Security Engineering
$150k - $190k/yr
Experience equivalent to degree accepted
10,000+

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Hardware / Regulatory Engineer
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Hardware / Regulatory Engineer
Inabia Software & Consulting Inc.
Northford, Connecticut
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
Specialized Engineering
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
11-50

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Regulatory Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

SpaceX6 open roles
Tesla5 open roles
Team TTI3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Energy
  • Retail
  • Medical Devices
  • Science & Research
  • Technology & Software

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in regulatory engineer jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, life sciences, or a closely related technical field
  • Experience preparing and submitting regulatory filings such as 510(k), PMA, or IND applications
  • Working knowledge of FDA regulations including 21 CFR Part 820 and Part 11
  • Familiarity with ISO 13485, ISO 14971, and applicable international quality standards
  • Proficiency in document control systems and regulatory information management software
  • Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC) from RAPS preferred for mid-level and senior roles

Tips for Your Regulatory Engineer Job Search

Tailor your resume to submission types

Highlight the specific submission types you've worked on, whether 510(k), PMA, IND, NDA, or CE marking. Hiring managers scan for these terms first, so burying them in a generic skills list means your resume gets passed over before anyone reads your experience.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists regulatory engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

List your regulatory software tools explicitly

Mention every regulatory information management system, document control platform, and eCTD authoring tool you've used by name. Many job postings screen by these tools, and leaving them off your resume can cost you an interview even when your experience is otherwise a strong match.

Read the job posting for the agency focus

FDA-facing roles and EMA-facing roles require different knowledge bases. Before applying, confirm whether the posting emphasizes U.S. domestic submissions, international markets, or both, then adjust your cover letter to speak directly to the agency relationships that posting requires.

Prepare for a technical document review exercise

Many regulatory engineer interviews include a live or take-home exercise where you review a draft label, risk assessment, or regulatory pathway summary and flag issues. Practice reading technical documents quickly and articulating your reasoning out loud before you walk into the interview.

Negotiate using total scope, not just title

When evaluating an offer, ask how many submissions the team handles annually and what your ownership level would be. A lower title at a company where you own full submissions end-to-end builds your career faster than a senior title where you only handle one stage of the process.

Regulatory Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most regulatory engineers?

SpaceX, Tesla, and Team TTI are hiring the most regulatory engineers right now, with openings concentrated in California, Texas, and Wisconsin, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Device and pharmaceutical companies typically post the highest volume of openings year-round.

How many regulatory engineer jobs are remote?

About 54% of regulatory engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote availability varying significantly by industry. Roles focused on regulatory strategy, submissions writing, and post-market surveillance tend to be the most remote-compatible, while positions requiring hands-on lab access or manufacturing floor presence are almost always on-site.

How do you become a regulatory engineer?

Start with a bachelor's degree in an engineering or life sciences discipline, then gain hands-on experience with quality systems or technical documentation in a regulated industry. Pursue your Regulatory Affairs Certification from RAPS once you have a few years of experience. Getting exposure to at least one full submission cycle, from gap analysis through agency response, is what moves most candidates into dedicated regulatory roles.

How do you get hired as a regulatory engineer with little experience?

Target roles with titles like regulatory affairs associate or quality systems coordinator, which are common entry points that build the submission experience hiring managers want. Internships at medical device or pharmaceutical companies carry significant weight, as does any coursework or project work involving design controls, risk management documentation, or FDA guidance documents. Getting RAC-eligible coursework done early signals serious intent to employers screening junior candidates.

What does the regulatory engineer interview process look like?

Most regulatory engineer interviews run three to four rounds. The first is typically a recruiter screen covering your background and submission experience. A hiring manager interview follows, focusing on specific regulatory pathways and how you've handled agency interactions or audit situations. Many companies add a technical exercise where you review a document and identify regulatory gaps. Final rounds often include a panel with cross-functional stakeholders from quality, R&D, or legal.

Where can I find and apply to regulatory engineer jobs?

You can find and apply to regulatory engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your submission experience, preferred industry, and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.

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