Compliance Test Engineer

Tarana Wireless; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401K match

Stock options

Flexible time off

Job summary

Tarana Wireless is seeking a Regulatory Compliance Engineer to lead RF and EMC testing for our ngFWA platforms. You will coordinate with external labs, review data, and ensure compliance with FCC/ETSI standards.

You will work with systems/RF engineers to prepare devices for testing, analyze results, and translate complex standards into actionable plans. A dynamic, fast‑growing company offers competitive benefits and career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Experience with RF and EMC regulatory compliance for wireless platforms.
• Ability to translate standards into test plans and matrices.

Responsibilities

• Drive in‑house RF/EMC testing and analyze results against regulatory limits.
• Collaborate with external test laboratories for formal certification tracks.
• Coordinate with systems/RF engineers and program managers on compliance activities.
• Prepare DUTs for outside lab evaluations and review FCC/ETSI test reports.
• Investigate and troubleshoot failures to support engineering resolutions.

Skills

RF testing

EMC testing

Lab equipment handling

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BSc / MSc in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

Network analyzers

Job description

Join the Team That's Redefining Wireless Technology

At Tarana, we’re more than just a fast‑growing tech company—we’re a team of bold innovators on a mission to revolutionize broadband. Our groundbreaking Fixed Wireless Access technology is delivering fiber‑class internet speeds worldwide, bridging the digital divide in ways previously thought impossible.

Tarana is a fast‑growing revenue company built by outstanding, talented people and powered by innovative technology.

Responsibilities

• Pre‑Compliance Testing & Analysis: Drive in‑house execution of comprehensive regulatory test plans using Tarana’s proprietary hardware. Perform pre‑compliance measurements, analyze test data against target regulatory limits, and document formal results to support internal engineering evaluations.
• External Lab Collaboration: Partner directly with third‑party accredited test laboratories to conduct formal testing and official certification tracks for our ngFWA portfolio.
• Cross‑Functional Coordination: Work closely with systems engineers, RF/hardware engineers, program managers, and the operations team to align and coordinate all compliance activities.
• Certification Preparation & Review: Prepare Devices Under Test (DUTs) for formal outside laboratory evaluations. Review official test data, power tables, and draft/final FCC/ETSI test reports.
• Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis: Actively investigate and troubleshoot failing test cases—including out‑of‑band emissions, EMI compliance failures, and GR‑1089 surge/lightning vulnerabilities—to drive engineering resolutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or MS degree (BSc/MSc) in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or related technical discipline.
• 2–5 years of direct experience in RF and EMC regulatory compliance, with specific focus on carrier‑grade Fixed Wireless Access (FWA/ngFWA) platforms or outdoor wireless infrastructure (e.g., Base Stations, Access Points, and CPEs).
• RF Testing Expertise: Hands‑on experience with RF spectrum parameter testing and configuration, including Occupied Bandwidth (OBW), Transmit Power, Power Spectral Density (PSD), In‑band Mask, Band Edge, Out‑of‑Band Emissions, and Frequency Stability.
• EMC Testing Expertise: Proven experience conducting Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) evaluations, including radiated/conducted emissions, immunity, and surge testing.
• Laboratory Equipment: Detailed, hands‑on knowledge of spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and network analyzers.

Regulatory Standards

North America (FCC): FCC Part 15E across all U‑NI​I​ bands, including 6 GHz, and FCC Part 96 for CBRS; GR‑1089‑CORE (Electromagnetic Compatibility and Electrical Safety), including lightning surge, ESD, and AC power fault testing.

Europe & International (ETSI/EN): ETSI EN 302 502 (Wireless Access Systems (WAS); 5.8 GHz fixed broadband data transmission systems) and EN 55032/EN 55035 multimedia equipment standards.

Additional Qualifications

• Advanced Wireless Systems: Familiarity with operational and testing nuances of next‑generation wireless architectures (including massive MIMO, active antenna arrays, multi‑stream transmission, and dynamic beamforming).
• Standards Interpretation: Proven ability to translate complex technical standards and shifting regulatory rules into actionable in‑house test plans and compliance matrices.
• International Testing: Must be able to generate a compliance test plan for the international market when the regulatory requirements have not been finalized by the regulators.

Candidate Attributes

• A self‑starter with a strong sense of ownership, outstanding organizational habits, and sharp attention to detail.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, resilience, and a collaborative team mindset that values innovation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly convey technical regulatory concepts.

Benefits

• We don’t just build next‑gen wireless technology — we build people.
• The salary range for this position is: $120,000 to $155,000.
• Compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to: skill set, years of experience and the employee’s geographic location.
• Tarana provides competitive benefits to employees in this role, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401K match, flexible time off, and stock options.