Hardware Compliance Regulatory Engineer

Cisco

Remote

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Work type: Remote
Location: San Jose, CA
Salary: $152,400–$221,800 / yr
Posted: 8 days ago
Closes: Jul 24, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Cisco Systems is the world''s leading networking technology company, designing and manufacturing networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and cybersecurity solutions for businesses and governments. Industry: Networking Technology & Cybersecurity

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TL;DR · Hardware Compliance Regulatory Engineer

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As a Hardware Regulatory Engineer at Cisco’s Common Hardware Group Compliance team in San Jose, you will collaborate with hardware design and test teams to develop regulatory strategies and support EMC/RF validation for products like wireless access points and cellular routers. Your day-to-day responsibilities include working with external labs to ensure certification readiness, defining global market requirements, and developing compliance strategies early in the product lifecycle. You will review schematics, coordinate with JDM partners, and build test setups while ensuring RF designs meet regulatory standards. The role requires a bachelor’s degree or higher in electrical engineering or related fields, along with extensive experience in EMC compliance and RF regulatory testing. Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and system-level test automation tools is also beneficial. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge products at scale, addressing complex global regulatory challenges.

Skills

Python LabVIEW MATLAB Spectrum analyzers EMI receivers Vector network analyzers (VNA) Signal generators Oscilloscopes Near-field probes LISNs RF power meters FCC CE IC RED MIC DFS Adaptivity Receiver Blocking AFC Wi-Fi Bluetooth 5G NR LTE Power electronics Buck converters Buck-boost converters Flyback converters Environmental standards Reliability standards Cybersecurity frameworks EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) India Commsec requirements

What you'll do

Define EMC and RF regulatory requirements for global markets.
Develop compliance strategies early in the product design lifecycle.
Review schematics and recommend solutions to meet EMC/EMI standards.
Coordinate with JDM partners to address design issues and test plans.
Plan and complete pre-compliance testing for various emissions and immunity.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field with 7+ years of experience.
Experience with RF regulatory test requirements including DFS, Adaptivity, Receiver Blocking, and AFC.
Proficiency in EMC compliance requirements and test methods for radiated and conducted emissions, immunity testing.
Hands-on experience using spectrum analyzers, EMI receivers, VNAs, signal generators, oscilloscopes, near-field probes.
Knowledge of power electronics, high-efficiency power topologies, and component selection affecting EMC performance.

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