Regulatory Manager

Position Summary

SonicWall is seeking a highly experienced Senior Hardware Compliance Engineer to lead worldwide regulatory compliance activities for network security hardware products, including WLAN/RLAN devices and wireless access points. This role requires deep expertise in global RF/wireless certifications, product safety, EMC, environmental compliance, and emerging cybersecurity regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage worldwide regulatory compliance activities for network security hardware products, including wireless access points, routers, gateways, and related networking devices.
• Own global certification strategy, execution, and maintenance for RF, EMC, Safety, Environmental, and applicable Cybersecurity regulatory requirements.
• Drive compliance planning and approvals for new product introductions (NPI) and support sustaining engineering efforts for existing products.
• Coordinate and manage certifications across major global markets including FCC, ISED, CE/RED, UKCA, ACMA, and Wi-Fi Alliance.
• Support additional country approvals including India, Japan, Korea, and China.
• Work closely with cross-functional global engineering teams to identify regulatory risks early in the design cycle and drive mitigation strategies.
• Review and approve regulatory test plans, test reports, declarations, and certification documentation.
• Manage external compliance labs, consultants, certification bodies, and regulatory vendors.
• Prepare and manage compliance project budgets, purchase orders, vendor payments, and certification schedules.
• Monitor evolving worldwide regulatory requirements and ensure ongoing compliance of shipping products.
• Serve as the primary internal and external technical expert for regulatory compliance matters.
• Support factory audits, agency inquiries, customer compliance requests, and product documentation activities.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity and product security teams on regulatory requirements impacting RF, EMC, and safety certifications.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related technical field.
• 8+ years of hands-on hardware regulatory compliance experience in wireless/networking products.
• Strong expertise with IEEE 802.11 wireless technologies including 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be (Wi-Fi 7).
• Deep understanding of worldwide RF certification requirements and approval processes.
• Proven experience managing certifications for FCC, ISED, CE/RED, UKCA, ACMA, and Wi-Fi Alliance.
• Strong understanding of Product Safety standards (UL/IEC), EMC compliance, RF exposure/SAR requirements, and environmental regulations including RoHS, REACH, PFAS, and California Proposition 65.
• Experience working with external test laboratories and certification agencies such as UL, TÜV, SGS, Intertek, or equivalent.
• Strong project management and vendor management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work effectively across global teams and time zones.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with regulatory approvals for India, Japan, Korea, and China.
• Knowledge of emerging cybersecurity regulatory requirements impacting hardware compliance, including EU RED Cybersecurity Delegated Act and FCC cybersecurity requirements.
• Experience with networking, firewall, SD-WAN, or enterprise wireless products.
• Familiarity with modular approvals and end-product certification strategies.
• Traditional Chinese language skills are a plus.

Desired Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Able to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation discipline.
• Effective leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced global product development environment.
• Ability to influence engineering and business decisions through regulatory expertise.