HW Engineer / Regulatory Engineer

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

Job summary

Arrow Electronics in Northford, CT is seeking a HW/Regulatory Engineer with 5–10 years of hardware design experience to develop robust systems with FIRE compliance and manage UL certification projects.

You will integrate safety, EMC/EMI, environmental, and reliability considerations into the design, prepare technical files and reports, and coordinate with UL, FM and other regulatory bodies to secure approvals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics or Electrical engineering.
• 5+ years of hardware design and development experience.
• Strong analog electronics design involving sensors, transistors, op-amps and passive components.
• Experience with digital and microcontroller-based hardware design.
• At least 2 years coordinating UL certification projects end-to-end.
• Working knowledge of UL standards (e.g., UL 864) and certification processes.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Familiarity with global standards such as NFPA, NEC, NEMA, FCC, CISPR.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop hardware systems with built-in FIRE regulatory compliance.
• Integrate safety, EMC/EMI, environmental, reliability considerations into the design process.
• Review schematics, layouts, and BOMs for regulatory compliance, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with UL and other regulatory bodies to secure product approvals.
• Develop and implement certification strategies and testing plans.
• Prepare technical files, test reports, and compliance documentation.
• Guide cross-functional teams on regulatory requirements and changes.

Skills

Hardware design

Regulatory compliance

Documentation & communication

Testing coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics or Electrical engineering

Tools

UL 864 standards

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