Safety & Global Market Access (GMA) Engineer

NextHop AI

$120K — $150K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS/MS in Engineering with 10+ years of experience in global market access and product safety.
  • 5+ years of experience specifically with complex networking products.
  • Deep knowledge of IEC standards and global regulations for networking equipment.
  • Familiarity with telecommunications regulations and regional certifications.
  • Proficiency in data collection tools and a background in safety testing.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute compliance plans and regulatory strategies for target markets.
  • Coordinate product safety testing with labs and certification bodies.
  • Lead investigations to mitigate safety hazards and compliance issues.
  • Maintain technical files and regulatory documentation meticulously.
  • Collaborate with R&D, Engineering, and Legal teams throughout the product life cycle.
  • Manage certifications across 200+ countries using local agent networks.
  • Audit manufacturing processes for ongoing compliance and lab accreditation.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  • Collaboration with diverse teams across multiple disciplines.
  • Involvement in global regulatory landscapes and market entry strategies.
  • Access to advanced safety testing and certification methods.
  • Potential for continued education with PMP or MBA as a plus.
Full Job Description
Product Safety & Global Market Access (GMA) Engineer to ensure products meet international regulatory standards. You will manage complex regulatory landscapes, coordinate global testing, and secure certifications (CE, UL, CCC) to enable seamless market entry.

What You'll Do
  • Develop and execute comprehensive compliance plans and regulatory strategies for target markets.
  • Coordinate & execute product safety testing with internal labs and third-party certification bodies.
  • Mitigate safety hazards and lead root-cause investigations for compliance issues.
  • Maintain meticulous technical files, test reports, and regulatory documentation.
  • Collaborate with R&D, Engineering, and Legal teams throughout the product life cycle.
  • Manage country-specific certifications using local agent networks across 200+ territories.
  • Audit manufacturing processes to ensure ongoing compliance and lab accreditation (A2LA, ULDAP).
  • Stay current with industry trends and evolving global product regulations.
  • Ability to lift 40lbs.
  • Support customer inquiries regarding evidentiary proof of product certifications.


What You Bring

Required Education and Experience
  • BS/MS in Engineering with 10+ years of experience, including 5+ years in GMA and product safety for complex networking products.
  • PMP or MBA is a plus.


Technical Knowledge and Expertise
  • Deep knowledge of IEC standards and global regulations related to networking equipment. UL/IEC 62368-1, IEC 60825-1 and CDRH laser safety.
  • Hands-on experience performing safety testing and configuring networking equipment.
  • Expertise in international telecommunications regulations (ITRs) and regional certifications (BSMI, Anatel).
  • Proficiency in Python, SCPI, and automated data collection tools is a plus.
  • Familiarity with laser product, rack level and liquid cooling system requirements for data center products.
  • Ability to run tests using standalone diagnostics or traffic generators using OS & traffic generators.
  • Collaboration with manufacturing operations to maintain safety lab accreditation programs (A2LA, and ULDAP) is a plus.


Behavioral Competencies
  • Strong project management skills, including timeline and vendor relationship management.
  • Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.
  • Detail-oriented with a result-driven, problem-solving mindset.
  • Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and innovative environment.


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