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.
Skills Required
- BS/MS in Engineering
- 10+ years of experience, including 5+ years in GMA and product safety
- Deep knowledge of IEC standards and global regulations
- Hands-on experience performing safety testing and configuring networking equipment
- Expertise in international telecommunications regulations
- Proficiency in Python, SCPI, and automated data collection tools
- Collaboration with manufacturing operations for safety lab accreditation
What We Do
Nexthop AI is an infrastructure startup building the most efficient Al infrastructure for the world's largest cloud operators. We are a cohesive team of seasoned industry experts, who through their collaborative product design as well as system and network engineering capabilities are leading the charge on disruptive technical innovation for AI and Cloud networking.
