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Sr. HW Regulatory Compliance Engineer

Amazon, Sunnyvale, California, United States, 94087

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Job ID: 3156837 | Amazon.com Services LLC

Amazon Lab126 is an inventive research and development company that designs and engineers high‑profile consumer electronics. Lab126 began in 2004 as a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc., originally creating the best‑selling Kindle family of products. Since then, we have produced devices like Fire tablets, Fire TV, and Echo. What will you help us create?

The Sr. Regulatory Compliance Engineer position requires expertise in RF System, EMC Design and Design for Regulatory Compliance. The right candidate will be an exemplary practitioner, will set the technical bar for the team and will ensure our products conform with North American and worldwide regulatory standards and compliance requirements. Your expertise in wireless radio technology, EMC best practices and global regulatory standards will be critical as you engage with an experienced cross‑functional development team to drive design for compliance and conceive innovative wireless products for customers.

You will develop and execute strategies that address evolving global wireless spectrum standards and requirements. Your role will include solving ambitious and complex compliance challenges through research, engagement with regulatory agencies, hands‑on testing, debugging, and validation activities. You must be highly analytical, able to work effectively across multiple teams and have a strong ability to navigate the global regulatory compliance schemes to enable market access of consumer electronic products. As a technical lead, you will establish standardized approaches and best practices while mentoring and supporting junior engineers. Additionally you must excel at communicating complex regulatory matters to engineering teams, driving compliant designs from early development phases, and make sound technical decisions that balance innovation with compliance requirements.

Key Job Responsibilities

Drive global regulatory strategy across our hardware portfolio and launch countries, working closely with product management and design teams to research and specify regulatory and certification requirements

Lead engagement with industry bodies and regulatory authorities to influence standards and regulations, including domestic (FCC) and international certifications (ISED/CE/MIC), NRTLs, and other regulatory bodies

Develop scalable mechanisms for regulatory intelligence, risk assessment, and compliance processes, planning and directing compliance testing of hardware platforms, devices, and accessories

Guide cross‑functional teams through complex regulatory challenges to achieve business‑critical goals, supporting the design team through product execution to meet all applicable hardware compliance requirements

Create strategic initiatives to address emerging regulatory challenges while enabling innovation, performing fast‑paced, detailed, and results‑oriented independent research when necessary

Anticipate bottlenecks and develop risk mitigation strategies in fast‑paced, ambiguous environments, delivering concise and informative compliance updates to management

Lead creative problem‑solving of technical and non‑technical regulatory challenges, collaborating with the legal team to navigate complex compliance issues

Communicate regulatory strategies and risks effectively to senior leadership as necessary

Build strong relationships with public policy, legal, and business stakeholders, including manufacturing partners to ensure compliance of NPI and sustaining products

Monitor global regulatory landscapes and assess impact on product development strategies

Basic Qualifications

Experience with the project management of technical projects

Bachelor or equivalent degree in RF/Microwave Design, EMC Design, Antenna Design, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

7+ years of experience in regulatory compliance around wireless, EMC, testing and certification

7+ years of experience in one or more wireless technologies (WLAN/BT/Zigbee/Cellular) with hands‑on compliance testing, data interpretation and debug experience

Experience in submissions for official certification through relevant compliance bodies such as FCC, ISED, CE NB, TELEC, WPC

Experience working with Asia‑based manufacturing partners and test labs

Experience in documenting regulatory requirements extracted from compliance standards

Experience in compliance test setup in semi‑echoic chambers and demonstrated experience with test equipment like signal generator, spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, call box.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's or PhD degree in RF/Microwave Design, EMC Design, Antenna Design, a related field, or equivalent practical experience

Experience in chipset design, RF architectural design

Experience in consumer electronics or technology sector

Track record of successful engagement with FCC OET, ISED and other regulatory agencies

Experience developing technical implementation strategies for emerging wireless technologies

Knowledge of global spectrum regulations, requirements and certification processes

Experience solving ambiguous regulatory RF/EMI/EMC challenges and applying research principles as necessary

EMC testing and debugging experience with prior hands‑on experience with troubleshooting techniques

Strong network within regulatory authorities and industry organizations

Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, along with the ability to think strategically and develop solutions quickly and effectively.

Organizational and project/program management skills

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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The base salary range for this position is 157,900.00 - 213,600.00 USD annually. Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

Posted: June 4 2025 (Updated about 4 hours ago) #J-18808-Ljbffr