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What to Expect As our Homologation Engineer (Electrical Focus) , you will serve as the department’s absolute subject matter expert for electrically oriented vehicle regulations and standards. You will fill a critical and deliberate gap on a team whose existing expertise is well established in mechanical and chassis homologation. This is an end-to-end ownership role where you will drive the global certification strategy and execution for complex high-voltage electrical safety, battery compliance, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), and onboard diagnostics (OBD) across the EU, US, and emerging markets. Key Responsibilities Electrical & EV Regulatory Compliance Definitive Regulatory Guide: Serve as the strategic compliance guide throughout Zero’s product development lifecycle, bridging US R&D engineering, software teams, and localized commercial hubs. Drive Strategy: Lead compliance for high-voltage battery safety (UN 38.3, ECE R136), L-category EV safety (ISO 13063), and EMC/EMI (ECE R10, CISPR 25), (EU) 2023/1542 (battery compliance). . OBD & Diagnostics: Lead OBD regulatory compliance (including US EPA/CARB OBD II and EU equivalents) alongside firmware teams. Design Integration: Provide proactive regulatory input at early design milestones to eliminate compliance issues before they arise. Testing & Certification Execution Test Strategy: Design and execute pretesting programs for electrical, EMC, and OBD specifications. Agency Relations: Coordinate and witness official type-approval testing with designated Technical Services and authorities (e.g., RDW, TÜV, DEKRA, IDIADA, VCA). Authoritative Documentation: Compile and submit complete homologation packages to secure official Whole Vehicle Type Approvals (WVTA). Required Experience: Electrical Depth: A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a closely related electrical discipline. Regulatory Track Record: 3–8 years of direct vehicle type-approval or regulatory compliance engineering experience with an undeniable electrical or EV focus. Global Regulation Savviness: Working knowledge of EU L-category type-approval regulations (EU 168/2013), UN ECE rules (ECE R10, R136), and US frameworks (49 CFR, FCC Part 15, EPA/CARB OBD). Testing Rigor: Hands-on experience coordinating testing cycles and preparing formal technical documentation packages for government submissions. Preferred Qualifications & Attributes: Active Network: Direct, established relationships with testing agencies like TÜV, RDW, IDIADA, or equivalent. EV Standards: Deep familiarity with standards like ISO 13063, ISO 26262 (Functional Safety), and Conformity of Production (CoP) management. The Tech-to-Law Translator: Exceptional ability to read raw vehicle regulations and translate them into actionable, crystal-clear design constraints for engineering teams. Agile Autonomy: Comfortable operating independently in a rapid, highly fluid international matrix setup Motorcycles: A passion for motorcycles or riding is highly preferred Why Zero Motorcycles Zero Motorcycles, a leader and innovator in electric motorcycles and commercial powertrains, incorporates advanced technology, stunning design and commitment to environmental benefits. The EV space is growing dramatically, with Zero a leader in the two-wheel category and a rising star in powertrain applications to other OEMs electrifying sport and utility vehicles for powersport and industrial applications. At Zero Motorcycles, you’ll join a passionate, fast-growing global team with a truly international spirit. While our roots in the United States, have branched-out to Europe and stablished in The Netherlands, our team now spans across more than 10 countries, representing over 15 nationalities—and counting! We thrive in a multicultural, multilingual environment where fresh ideas are welcomed, big dreams are en