Sr. HW Regulatory Compliance Engineer, Hardware
AmazonSr. HW Regulatory Compliance Engineer, Hardware
AmazonLocation
Sunnyvale, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
7/1/2026
Compensation
$157,900 - $213,600 per year
Job description
The Sr. HW Regulatory Compliance Engineer at Amazon Lab126 will play a crucial role in ensuring that innovative consumer electronics meet global regulatory standards. This position is part of the Hardware Safety & Compliance team, which integrates compliance into product design from the earliest stages. The engineer will work on Radio Frequency (RF) and ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) compliance, engaging with cross-disciplinary teams to shape product designs. The role involves navigating complex regulatory landscapes to enable market access for cutting-edge devices.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or equivalent degree in Electrical Engineering, RF/Microwave Design, EMC Design, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in regulatory compliance around Wireless, EMC, testing, and certification.
- 5+ years of experience in one or more wireless technologies (WLAN/BT/Zigbee/Cellular) with hands-on compliance testing.
- Experience in submissions for official certification through relevant compliance bodies such as FCC, ISED, UK, and CE.
- Hands-on experience in compliance test setup in semi-anechoic chambers and with test equipment like signal generators and spectrum analyzers.
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Excellent organizational skills with experience managing compliance programs and schedules.
Responsibilities
- Own compliance architecture for product programs end-to-end, embedding regulatory requirements into hardware design.
- Ensure products meet all applicable global regulatory standards across wireless, RF, EMC, and related technologies.
- Work closely with product management and design teams to research and specify regulatory compliance requirements.
- Drive EMI/EMC and RF compliance by design, conducting hands-on testing and debugging.
- Plan and direct compliance testing of hardware platforms with external 3rd party test labs.
- Navigate the global regulatory landscape across FCC, IC, CE, and international certification schemes.
- Review product designs for compliance readiness and perform risk assessments.
- Lead debugging, root cause analysis, and corrective action to address compliance risks.
- Deliver concise compliance updates to leadership, translating complex regulatory matters into clear business impact.
- Work with manufacturing partners and labs to ensure all in-production devices remain compliant.
- Create mechanisms and best practices to prevent repeat compliance issues and improve certification efficiency.
Benefits
- Employees at Amazon are often offered comprehensive health benefits—including multiple medical plan options (no pre-existing condition exclusions, 100% covered in-network preventive care), dental and vision plans, a 24/7 medical advice line from day one, expert second-opinion services, and broad mental-health support with several free counseling sessions (including pediatric). Financial wellness typically includes a 401(k) with company match (up to 2%), Restricted Stock Units (equity), FSAs, an emergency savings program, product and partner discounts, and even college-savings and home-purchase programs. Overall, the package is designed to support employees and their families’ health, finances, and day-to-day life.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Amazon Com Services Llc
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
3,290
FY2026
Approval rate
99.1%
FY2026
LCA certified
32,937
FY2026
Entry-level share
10.6%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
+9%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-44%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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