Lead Certification Engineer

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Job Description

Bose Corporation Luxury Division – McIntosh Laboratories

You know the moment. It’s the first notes of that song you love, the intro to your favorite movie, or simply the sound of someone you love saying “hello.” It’s in these moments that sound matters most. 

At Bose, we believe sound is the most powerful force on earth. We’ve dedicated ourselves to improving it for more than 60 years. And we’re passionate down to our bones about making whatever you’re listening to a little more magical.  

The Engineering team at Bose is a thriving, passionate, deeply skilled team of professionals from a broad range of disciplines and experiences, who share a common goal—to create products that provide transformative sound experiences.

About McIntosh Laboratory

McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. has defined the highest standards in home audio performance since 1949. Our amplifiers, speakers, and audio systems come from Binghamton, NY, and are known worldwide for their unmatched sound quality, timeless design, and engineering excellence. We are seeking a Lead Certification Engineer to join our team and ensure every McIntosh product meets global safety, EMC, and environmental compliance requirements.

Position Summary

Luxury Engineering – A new business unit within Bose corporation is looking for a McIntosh Lead Certification Engineer who will own the product certification process across the portfolio—from concept through production release. This role will manage compliance strategy, testing, and documentation for all global market requirements, ensuring timely product approvals and maintaining McIntosh’s reputation for uncompromising quality and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all regulatory certification activities for McIntosh products, including safety, EMC/EMI, RF, environmental, and energy efficiency compliance.
• Develop and execute certification strategies and test plans in collaboration with design, quality, and manufacturing teams.
• Interface directly with certification bodies, test laboratories, and regulatory agencies (e.g., UL, CSA, CE, FCC, ISED, etc.).
• Review and approve test reports, risk assessments, and supporting technical documentation for global market submissions.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable standards (e.g., IEC/EN/UL 60065, 62368-1, 61000-6-x, 55032, 55035) and ensure designs comply from early stages.
• Serve as internal subject-matter expert for regulatory design guidance and pre-compliance testing.
• Coordinate with Corporate Compliance and Legal staff on environmental compliance for global markets, including RoHS, REACH, WEEE, California Prop 65, and other substance regulations.
• Maintain the McIntosh certification database and compliance records, ensuring traceability and timely renewals.
• Support factory audits, production inspections, and change control to maintain certification validity throughout the product lifecycle.
• Mentor engineers and technicians on compliance best practices and emerging regulatory trends.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in product compliance, testing, or certification engineering.
• Demonstrated experience with audio, consumer electronics, or RF products.
• In-depth knowledge of international safety and EMC standards and certification processes.
• Strong ability to interpret technical standards and communicate requirements to design teams.
• Proven experience working with third-party test labs and regulatory agencies.
• Excellent organizational, documentation, and communication skills.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Experience with wireless technologies (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi) certification and test requirements.
• Familiarity with environmental and sustainability regulations for consumer electronics.
• Experience leading cross-functional engineering projects and teams.

At Bose, you're inspired to be and do your best and are rewarded for your unique talents! Our compensation is thoughtfully tailored to your skills, experience, education, and location, and goes beyond base salary. The hiring range for this position in the primary work location of Work from Home, New Hampshire is: $112,600-$154,900.The hiring range for other Bose work locations may vary. In addition to competitive base pay we offer rewards including bonus programs, comprehensive health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) plan, plus exclusive perks designed to support your wellbeing, and a generous employee discount where you can immerse yourself in our products and experiences. We are a proudly independent company—driven by purpose, guided by our values, and united by a belief in the power of sound. As the world leader in audio experiences, we’re creating what’s next—pushing boundaries and delivering transformative sound experiences for people everywhere. Join us and make your next career move a mic-drop. Let’s Make Waves.

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