Senior/Principal Wireless Regulatory Compliance Engineer

Company: MSA, The Safety Company
Location: Irvine
Posted on: August 4, 2022

Job Description:

For more than 100 years, our passionate mission of safety empowers us to protect lives. MSA Safety is a global leader in the development of safety equipment and pioneering technology that helps protect people and facility infrastructures around the world. We are committed to providing the latest in innovative, best-in class safety solutions that feature integrated systems capability and allow our customers to return safely to their families and friends. Every day our customers place their lives in our hands. In response, we provide them with protection they can trust. It is gratifying to lead the way as a source of inspiration. Would you like to join our team of more than 5,000 employees world-wide dedicated to this purpose? We hope so. Responsibilities

• Participate on new product development teams as the subject matter expert for regulatory and standards compliance relevant for MSA products that integrate wireless technologies
• Analyze and interpret compliance requirements from multiple sources, with consideration for regional and carrier differences. Ensure compliance requirements are integrated into product design scopes through coordination, documentation, and communication with development teams.
• Prepare technical data packages, and samples where required, for submission and approval by third parties. Meet challenging timelines for certification completion.
• Work directly with external parties, such as government agencies, testing laboratories, and certification bodies to obtain necessary registrations, certifications, and other market-entry requirements
• Work closely with stakeholders to develop efficient and comprehensive test strategies that incorporate a range of compliance requirements. Conduct or support pre-compliance testing as needed. Troubleshoot and make recommendations on product corrections, or develop technical explanations, for any issues that may arise throughout the certification processes.
• Review compliance impact of new and modified designs, including review and recommendations related to engineering documentation submitted to third parties. Maintain certification and compliance on existing products.
• Stay up-to-date on new and changing wireless/radio compliance regulations and standards. Actively participate in relevant manufacturing and trade associations or other external networks as needed
• Identify and implement continuous improvement in processes and tools related to compliance area. Be a resource for the organization on product compliance and standards interpretation guidance.
• Provide support to all certification and department related activities regardless of product group, which may include but is not limited to third party audits, production line requirements, and customer service
• Travel (Domestic & International) Qualifications
  
  Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
  • Detail oriented and organized, with demonstrated analytical problem solving skills
  • Ability to effectively communicate technical information to audiences of all levels
  • Highly motivated and self-directed
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Proven ability to navigate/interpret ambiguity of standards and regulations Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
    • Expert knowledge of international telecommunications regulations and standards, and relevant industry technical standards Education and Experience Required:
      • BSEE or relevant discipline, preferably from an ABET accredited program.
      • Experience in certifying product with FCC(CFR), ISED Canada (RSS) and/or the EU(ETSI);
      • Experience in full process of certifying wireless products for a broad number of countries, from research of requirements to completion of type approval Experience Preferred:
        • Hands-on experience with testing protocols and equipment relevant for certification of wireless technologies, including troubleshooting/debugging techniques to analyze and resolve compliance issues
        • Experience with RF conducted and antenna OTA performance impact on product certification and conformance This position is available at three different career levels (Senior, Principle I, or Principle II) based upon experience and education MSA is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and to providing a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. As such, it is MSA's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of the person's age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, race, religion, gender, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran's status, genetic information, political affiliation, disabling condition, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. MSA also makes reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to perform a job unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to assist you in navigating this career site, let us know.Contact Us MSA is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
          
          
          
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