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Safety Compliance Engineer

Nexthop AI

Santa Clara, CAJob$90–200K/yrPosted 3mo agoVerified open 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$90–200K/yr
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Nexthop Systems seeks a Safety & Global Market Access Engineer to develop compliance strategies, manage product safety testing, and secure certifications for complex networking and data‑center products. The role involves coordinating with internal teams and external labs, maintaining technical documentation, auditing manufacturing, and supporting customer certification inquiries across more than 200 territories.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Market EntryNetworking TechnologiesData CenterAttention to DetailComplianceLaser SafetyCross-Functional Team LeadershipOpticsMarket AccessIEC 60825Driving ResultsProject ManagementVendor ManagementIEC 62368Quality AssuranceProduct SafetyUL StandardsIEC 62368-1IEC 60825-1CDRH Laser SafetySafety TestingRack Level RequirementsLiquid Cooling SystemsData Center ProductsOptical Networking EquipmentVendor Relationship ManagementCross‑Functional CollaborationCommunicationDetail OrientationProblem Solving

Qualifications

BS in Engineering5+ Years Product Safety Experience

Full job description

Safety & Global Market Access (GMA) Engineer Nexthop Systems Inc. is seeking a Product Safety Engineer to ensure products meet domestic and international regulatory standards. You will manage complex regulatory landscapes, coordinate global testing, and secure certifications to enable seamless market entry.

What You’ll Do Develop and execute comprehensive compliance plans and regulatory strategies for target markets. Coordinate & execute product safety testing with internal labs and third-party certification bodies. Review designs and lead root-cause investigations for compliance issues. Maintain meticulous technical files, test reports, and regulatory documentation. Collaborate with R&D, Engineering, and Legal teams throughout the product life cycle. Manage country-specific certifications using local agent networks across 200+ territories. Audit manufacturing processes to ensure ongoing compliance. Stay current with industry trends and evolving global product regulations. Support customer inquiries regarding evidentiary proof of product certifications.

What You Bring Required Education and Experience BS in Engineering with 5+ years of experience in product safety for complex networking products. Technical Knowledge and Expertise Understand and able to apply UL and IEC standards and global regulations related to optical networking equipment. UL/IEC 62368-1, IEC 60825-1 and CDRH laser safety. Hands-on experience performing safety testing is a plus. Familiarity with rack level and liquid cooling system requirements for data center products is a plus.

Behavioral Competencies

Strong project management skills, including timeline and vendor relationship management. Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication skills. Detail-oriented with a result-driven, problem-solving mindset. Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and innovative environment.

Why Join Nexthop Systems? Join Nexthop to shape the future of AI infrastructure. Work with experts on industry-defining projects and make a tangible impact in the rapidly evolving networking and data center landscape.

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