Senior Hardware Compliance Engineer

Company: SonicWall
Location: Remote

About SonicWall:
SonicWall is a cybersecurity forerunner with over 30 years of expertise, recognized as a leading partner-first company. We provide relentless security against evasive cyberattacks across cloud, hybrid, and traditional environments for enterprises, government agencies, and SMBs worldwide. Our threat research center enables us to deliver purpose-built security solutions.

Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Hardware Compliance Engineer to lead worldwide regulatory compliance activities for network security hardware products, including WLAN/RLAN devices and wireless access points. This role requires deep expertise in global RF/wireless certifications, product safety, EMC, environmental compliance, and emerging cybersecurity regulatory requirements. You will serve as the technical authority and project lead for regulatory compliance across the full product lifecycle, from NPI through sustaining engineering. This role requires extensive cross-functional collaboration with engineering, product management, manufacturing, test labs, certification agencies, and global regulatory authorities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage worldwide regulatory compliance activities for network security hardware products (wireless access points, routers, gateways, etc.).
• 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.
• Coordinate and manage certifications across major global markets (FCC, ISED, CE/RED, UKCA, ACMA, Wi-Fi Alliance).
• Support additional country approvals (India, Japan, Korea, China).
• Work closely with global engineering teams to identify regulatory risks early and drive mitigation strategies.
• Review and approve regulatory test plans, test reports, declarations, and certification documentation.
• Manage external compliance labs, consultants, certification bodies, and vendors.
• Prepare and manage compliance project budgets, purchase orders, vendor payments, and certification schedules.
• Monitor evolving worldwide regulatory requirements and ensure ongoing compliance.
• Serve as the primary internal and external technical expert for regulatory compliance matters.
• Support factory audits, agency inquiries, customer compliance requests, and product documentation.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity and product security teams on regulatory requirements impacting RF, EMC, and safety certifications.

Required Qualifications:

• 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 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 (RoHS, REACH, PFAS, California Proposition 65).
• Experience working with external test laboratories and certification agencies (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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with regulatory approvals for India, Japan, Korea, and China.
• Knowledge of emerging cybersecurity regulatory requirements impacting hardware compliance (e.g., EU RED Cybersecurity Delegated Act, 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.

Desired Skills & Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation discipline.
• Effective leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced global product development environment.
• Ability to influence engineering and business decisions through regulatory expertise.

Why Join Us:

• Opportunity to lead global compliance strategy for cutting-edge wireless and network security products.
• Exposure to advanced technologies including Wi-Fi 7 and emerging cybersecurity regulations.
• High-visibility role with significant cross-functional impact.
• Strategic and hands-on technical leadership opportunity in a growing market segment.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
SonicWall is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics.