Senior Certification Manager

u-blox AG; Malmö kommun; On-site; SEK 1,355,000 - 1,920,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Active healthcare

Voluntary medical check-ups

International team environment

Job summary

u-blox is seeking a Senior Certification Manager to lead the global certification strategy for the Short Range wireless portfolio, ensuring regulatory compliance and market access across the world.

You will collaborate with Product Management, R&D, and labs, shaping certification roadmaps, engaging with authorities, and driving cost-efficient campaigns, with locations in Malmö or Berlin.

Qualifications

• University degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Electronics or a related field.
• Several years of experience in wireless product certification, regulatory compliance or RF product development.
• Strong knowledge of certification schemes such as FCC, ISED, RED, Bluetooth SIG and global market approval processes.
• Experience working with certification laboratories and regulatory authorities.
• Ability to interpret standards and apply them pragmatically to product development.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Own the certification strategy for the Short Range product portfolio.
• Define certification roadmaps for new products, variants and technology introductions.
• Ensure worldwide market access by maintaining compliance with regional and country-specific regulations.
• Advise management on certification-related risks, opportunities and strategic decisions.
• Monitor emerging regulatory requirements, standards and certification schemes.
• Translate regulatory changes into actionable product requirements.
• Drive adoption of new certification requirements and standards within the organisation.
• Act as the internal subject matter expert for wireless certification and regulatory compliance.
• Provide certification requirements early in the product development process.
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments and FMEA activities.
• Influence product architecture to optimise certification cost, schedule and risk.
• Support project teams in planning and executing certification activities.
• Build and maintain relationships with certification authorities, notified bodies and test laboratories.
• Negotiate campaigns and optimise cost, timelines and test scope.
• Represent u-blox towards certification agencies and industry organisations.
• Evaluate laboratory capabilities and recommend best-fit partners.
• Support customers, FAEs, Product Management and Sales with certification expertise.

Skills

Fluent English

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Certification knowledge

RF product development

Education

University degree in Electrical Engineering / Telecommunications / Electronics

Job description

Vacancy Name

Vacancy Name Senior Certification Manager

Location City

Location Region

Location Country

Location Country Sweden

Role also available in

Role also available in Berlin, Germany

About u-blox

About u-blox u-blox is a global leader in automotive, industrial, and consumer markets, driving innovation through our cutting-edge positioning and short-range communication technologies. We are the pioneers behind high-precision technologies, providing smart and reliable solutions that enable people, vehicles, and machines to determine their precise position and communicate wirelessly. With headquarters in Thalwil, Switzerland, and offices across Europe, Asia, and the USA, we are making a global impact.

Job Description

Certification is a business-critical capability that enables market access, supports customer success and protects product launch schedules. As Senior Certification Manager, you will be at the centre of bringing innovative wireless products to markets around the world while influencing technology, strategy and compliance decisions across the organisation.

Responsibilities

Certification Strategy & Market Access

• Own the certification strategy for the Short Range product portfolio
• Define certification roadmaps for new products, variants and technology introductions
• Ensure worldwide market access by maintaining compliance with regional and country-specific regulations
• Advise management on certification-related risks, opportunities and strategic decisions

Regulatory Expertise

• Monitor emerging regulatory requirements, standards and certification schemes
• Translate regulatory changes into actionable product requirements
• Drive adoption of new certification requirements and standards within the organisation
• Act as the internal subject matter expert for wireless certification and regulatory compliance

Position We are looking for a Senior Certification Manager to join our Business Unit Short Range and lead the global certification strategy for our wireless connectivity portfolio. This role is available in Malmö (Sweden) and Berlin (Germany).

In this role, you will ensure that our products achieve and maintain regulatory compliance and market access across the world. You will work closely with Product Management, R&D, Program Management, certification authorities and external laboratories to define certification strategies, manage certification campaigns and ensure successful product launches.

This is a highly visible expert role with significant influence on product development, customer engagements and business decisions.

Certification is a business-critical capability that enables market access, supports customer success and protects product launch schedules. As Senior Certification Manager, you will be at the centre of bringing innovative wireless products to markets around the world while influencing technology, strategy and compliance decisions across the organisation.

Responsibilities

Certification Strategy & Market Access

• Own the certification strategy for the Short Range product portfolio
• Define certification roadmaps for new products, variants and technology introductions
• Ensure worldwide market access by maintaining compliance with regional and country-specific regulations
• Advise management on certification-related risks, opportunities and strategic decisions

Regulatory Expertise

• Monitor emerging regulatory requirements, standards and certification schemes
• Translate regulatory changes into actionable product requirements
• Drive adoption of new certification requirements and standards within the organisation
• Act as the internal subject matter expert for wireless certification and regulatory compliance

Product Development Support

• Contribute certification requirements early in the product development process
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments and FMEA activities
• Influence product architecture to optimise certification cost, schedule and risk
• Support project teams in planning and executing certification activities

External Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with certification authorities, notified bodies and test laboratories
• Negotiate certification campaigns and optimise cost, timelines and test scope
• Represent u-blox towards certification agencies and industry organisations
• Evaluate laboratory capabilities and recommend best-fit partners

Customer & Business Support

• Support customers, FAEs, Product Management and Sales with certification expertise
• Help customers navigate regulatory requirements and certification pathways
• Contribute technical expertise during customer discussions and escalations

Continuous Improvement

• Drive improvements in certification processes, tools and governance
• Maintain certification data, documentation and technical construction files
• Strengthen organisational knowledge through training and mentoring

What you bring Requirements

• University degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Electronics or a related field
• Several years of experience in wireless product certification, regulatory compliance or RF product development
• Strong knowledge of certification schemes such as FCC, ISED, RED, Bluetooth SIG and global market approval processes
• Experience working with certification laboratories and regulatory authorities
• Ability to interpret standards and apply them pragmatically to product development
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Fluent English

Preferred

• Experience with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cellular, GNSS or other wireless technologies
• Knowledge of international standardisation activities

Perks

• Working in an international team with family atmosphere and great spirit
• An innovative environment, where you work independently in a team, but not alone
• An exciting and diversified field of work
• Working with new technologies

We are located in a modern building near Dockan, in Malmö's Western Harbour, within walking distance of the Central Station.

Our employees are our most important resource; u-blox is the sum of us all!

We understand that good health is the foundation for a good life, not only at work. That's why we offer active healthcare and voluntary medical check-ups.

Learn more about u-blox and its mission by reading here !

We see diversity as a strength and promote a culture of inclusion among our employees. Our varied backgrounds, ideas and experiences are critical to our success. We strive to become a strong learning organization and are committed to providing our employees with equal opportunities regardless of differences such as gender, race, ethnicity, generations, or belief.

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