Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. SonicWall is a cybersecurity forerunner with over 30 years of expertise, recognized as a leading partner-first company. They are seeking a Senior Hardware Compliance Engineer to lead worldwide regulatory compliance activities for network security hardware products, requiring deep expertise in global certifications and extensive collaboration with engineering teams.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage worldwide regulatory compliance activities for network security hardware products, including wireless access points, routers, gateways, and related networking devices
- Own global certification strategy, execution, and maintenance for RF, EMC, Safety, Environmental, and applicable Cybersecurity regulatory requirements
- Drive compliance planning and approvals for new product introductions (NPI) and support sustaining engineering efforts for existing products
- Coordinate and manage certifications across major global markets including FCC, ISED, CE/RED, UKCA, ACMA, and Wi-Fi Alliance
- Support additional country approvals including India, Japan, Korea, and China
- Work closely with cross-functional global engineering teams to identify regulatory risks early in the design cycle and drive mitigation strategies
- Review and approve regulatory test plans, test reports, declarations, and certification documentation
- Manage external compliance labs, consultants, certification bodies, and regulatory vendors
- Prepare and manage compliance project budgets, purchase orders, vendor payments, and certification schedules
- Monitor evolving worldwide regulatory requirements and ensure ongoing compliance of shipping products
- Serve as the primary internal and external technical expert for regulatory compliance matters
- Support factory audits, agency inquiries, customer compliance requests, and product documentation activities
- Collaborate with cybersecurity and product security teams on regulatory requirements impacting RF, EMC, and safety certifications
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related technical field
- 8+ years of hands-on hardware regulatory compliance experience in wireless/networking products
- Strong expertise with IEEE 802.11 wireless technologies including 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be (Wi-Fi 7)
- Deep understanding of worldwide RF certification requirements and approval processes
- Proven experience managing certifications for FCC, ISED, CE/RED, UKCA, ACMA, and Wi-Fi Alliance
- Strong understanding of Product Safety standards (UL/IEC), EMC compliance, RF exposure/SAR requirements, and environmental regulations including RoHS, REACH, PFAS, and California Proposition 65
- Experience working with external test laboratories and certification agencies such as UL, TÜV, SGS, Intertek, or equivalent
- Strong project management and vendor management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Ability to work effectively across global teams and time zones
- Experience with regulatory approvals for India, Japan, Korea, and China
- Knowledge of emerging cybersecurity regulatory requirements impacting hardware compliance, including EU RED Cybersecurity Delegated Act and FCC cybersecurity requirements
- Experience with networking, firewall, SD-WAN, or enterprise wireless products
- Familiarity with modular approvals and end-product certification strategies
- Traditional Chinese language skills are a plus
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