HW Engineer / Regulatory Engineer

Inabia Software & Consulting Inc.; Brandon (MS); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Arrow Electronics is seeking an experienced HW engineer / Regulatory Engineer to drive regulatory compliance in hardware design. You will develop robust hardware with UL864 alignment and coordinate with certification bodies across testing and approvals.

The role emphasizes documenting technical files, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and keeping up with evolving global standards to ensure continued compliance and safe product operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics or Electrical engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in hardware design and development.
• Strong analog electronics design experience with sensors, transistors and op-amps.
• Experience with digital and microcontroller hardware design.
• At least 2 years managing UL certification projects end-to-end.
• Working knowledge of UL standards (UL 864) and certification processes.
• Understanding of product safety testing and failure analysis.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Knowledge of global standards such as NFPA, NEC, NEMA, FCC, CISPR, EN.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop hardware systems with built-in FIRE regulatory compliance.
• Integrate safety, EMC/EMI, environmental and reliability into design.
• Create and review schematics, layouts, and BOMs for compliance and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with UL, FM, CSFM and others to secure product approvals.
• Develop effective compliance and certification strategies.
• Plan and set up test configurations to meet regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate testing activities with external labs and agencies.
• Maintain certification listings for existing products.
• Provide guidance to cross-functional teams on regulatory needs.
• Prepare and maintain technical files, test reports and docs.
• Support compliance activities and perform basic troubleshooting.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes and inform stakeholders.

Skills

Hardware design

Regulatory compliance

Schematic capture

Testing coordination

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics or Electrical engineering

Tools

UL certification processes

UL standards familiarity

NFPA/ NEC / CISPR awareness

Job description

• Job Title : HW engineer / Regulatory Engineer
• Client: Arrow Electronics
• Work Location: Northford ,CT
• some flexiblity 3-4 days onsite with 1-2 days remote can be provided if that is mandtory ask from excellent candidates)
• Visa : All visa, except H1B transfer
• C2C engagements are allowed.

Looking for similar to a HW engineer / Regulatory Engineer with 5-10 years of experience, with experience on FIRE regulatory compliance (UL864) and testing activities.

What candidate will be doing:

• Design and develop robust hardware systems and circuits with built-in compliance to FIRE regulatory requirements
• Integrate regulatory considerations (safety, EMC/EMI, environmental, reliability) into the hardware design process
• Design, develop and review schematics, layouts, and BOMs with focus on regulatory compliance, reliability, and manufacturability
• Collaborate with certification and approval agencies such as UL, FM, CSFM, and international regulatory bodies to secure approvals for new products
• Develop effective compliance and certification strategies
• Assist in planning and setting up test configurations to meet regulatory requirements
• Coordinate and support testing activities with approval agencies at external test labs
• Manage and maintain certification listings for existing products, ensuring continued compliance
• Provide guidance to cross-functional engineering teams on regulatory and compliance requirements
• Prepare and maintain technical files, test reports, and compliance documentation
• Provide support for compliance activities, including performing basic troubleshooting when required
• Stay updated on changes in regulatory standards and communicate impact to stakeholders
• Collaborate effectively quality and testing teams to support product development activities

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics or Electrical engineering
• 5+ years of experience in hardware design and development
• Strong experience in analog electronics design involving sensors, bipolar and MOSFET transistors, operational amplifiers and a variety of passive components
• Experience with digital and microcontroller-based hardware design
• At least 2 years of experience in managing UL certification projects, including end-to-end coordination from submission through final approval
• Working knowledge of UL standards (e.g., UL 864), certification processes, and product file structures
• Understanding of product safety testing and failure analysis
• Strong foundation in electrical engineering principles and product safety concepts
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Preferred knowledge of commercial fire system components and functionality
• Preferred awareness of industry standards such as NFPA, NEC, NEMA, FCC, CISPR, EN, or other global regulatory standards