Product Compliance Staff Engineer

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Overview

In today’s highly connected world, Aurora Networks is a leading provider of innovative, end-to-end access network solutions. Our comprehensive portfolio of optical, HFC, and broadband technologies enables global service providers to deliver high-performance connectivity across voice, video, and data networks.

We are committed to delivering reliable, scalable, and high-quality infrastructure that supports the evolution of next-generation communication networks while meeting the evolving regulatory requirements of markets worldwide.

The Product Compliance Staff Engineer will lead and manage global regulatory certification and market access activities for electronic products. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with international regulatory requirements across multiple regions, supporting product development, and enabling successful product launches.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in regulatory certification, environmental, product safety, energy efficiency, EMC, wireless, homologation, and global market access, with strong experience coordinating with laboratories, certification bodies, and cross-functional engineering teams. Hands-on experience with NOM certification in Mexico and LATAM regulatory frameworks in general is essential.

Duties & Responsibilities

Regulatory Certification & Market Access

• Lead end-to-end product certification processes (requirements definition, testing, certification, product launch).
• Define and execute global certification strategies for electronic products across LATAM, North America, Europe, and Asia.
• Ensure compliance with Environmental, Product safety, EMC, RF/wireless, and Labeling requirements.
• Support certifications such as FCC, CE, UKCA, CB Scheme, NOM, CRT, ANATEL, Subtel, Inmetro, and other international approvals.
• Act as subject matter expert for Mexico NOM compliance and regulatory frameworks.
• Support implementation of environmental compliance with Substance restrictions, Hazardous Substances, Responsible Sourcing, ESG reporting and Extended Producer Responsibility.

Laboratory & Certification Management

• Coordinate with external laboratories and certification bodies (e.g., ANCE, NYCE, UL, TÜV, Intertek, Bureau Veritas).
• Manage Lab Requests for Quotation (RFQs), Purchase Requisitions (PRs), Purchase Orders (Pos), timelines, and test execution.
• Oversee test planning, sample readiness, and configuration validation prior to certification.
• Review and approve test reports, certification documents, and regulatory filings.

Regulatory Intelligence & Compliance Strategy

• Monitor and interpret changes in global regulations, standards, and certification requirements.
• Translate regulatory updates into engineering and compliance requirements.
• Provide regulatory guidance during product development to ensure compliance readiness.
• Conduct risk assessments and proactively identify compliance gaps.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with engineering teams to integrate compliance into product design.
• Interface with suppliers to ensure component and subsystem compliance.
• Support program management teams to align certification timelines with product schedules.
• Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies and certification bodies.

Documentation & Compliance Lifecycle

• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including:
• Declarations of Conformity
• Regulatory files and certification records
• Labeling and marking requirements
• Manage compliance lifecycle activities, including renewals, updates, and sustaining approvals.
• Support audits and regulatory inspections.

Additional (Secondary Focus Areas)

• Support environmental compliance programs (RoHS, REACH, WEEE, PFAS, etc.).
• Contribute to responsible sourcing and material compliance initiatives.
• Assist with regulatory reporting obligations and compliance tracking systems.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Telecommunications or related technical field.
• 7–10+ years of experience in product compliance, regulatory engineering, or certification roles.
• Experience in regulatory compliance within telecommunications, broadband/cable networks, optical networking (fiber), network equipment manufacturing, semiconductor/electronic components, or wireless infrastructure industries preferred, with exposure to global product regulations.
• Proven experience managing global certification and compliance programs.
• Hands-on experience with: EMC, RF, and product safety compliance; NOM certification and Mexico regulatory requirements; Global market access processes.

We Are Excited If You Have:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple certifications and global programs simultaneously
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working with global and cross-functional teams
• Detail-oriented with strong ownership and accountability

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Why Join Us?
Vistance Networks shapes the future of communications technology, pushing past what is possible. We deliver solutions that bring reliability and performance to a world always in motion. Our global team of innovators and employees are trusted advisors who listen to customers first, then deliver value.

If you want to grow your career alongside bright, passionate, and caring people who strive to create what's next…..come connect to your future at Vistance Networks.

Vistance Networks is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO), including people with disabilities and veterans. 

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