HW Engineer / Regulatory Engineer

Inabia-Software-; Northford (CT); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Arrow Electronics invites a HW/Regulatory Engineer in Northford, CT, with 5–10 years of hardware design and FIRE (UL864) regulatory experience. The role offers hybrid work: 3–4 days onsite and 1–2 days remote, with visa flexibility for excellent candidates.

You will design robust hardware, integrate safety, EMC/EMI, environmental and reliability considerations, prepare filings and test plans, and coordinate UL/FM/CSFM and other regulatory approvals with external labs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years in hardware design and development.
• UL 864 experience and safety testing knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop robust hardware systems with built-in regulatory compliance.
• Integrate safety, EMC/EMI, environmental, and reliability into design processes.
• Review schematics, layouts, and BOMs for regulatory compliance and manufacturability.
• Coordinate with UL, FM, CSFM and other bodies for product approvals.
• Develop compliance and certification strategies and test plans.
• Support external labs during testing and certification activities.
• Maintain certification listings and keep technical files up to date.
• Guide cross-functional teams on regulatory requirements and documentation.
• Stay updated on regulatory standard changes and communicate impact.

Skills

Analog design

Digital design

MCU hardware

UL certification

Regulatory compliance

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's in Electronics or Electrical Engineering

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