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 for its partner-first approach in combating cybercrime. They are seeking a Senior Hardware Compliance Engineer to lead regulatory compliance activities for network security hardware products, ensuring adherence to global RF/wireless certifications, product safety, and emerging cybersecurity regulations.

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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