Hardware Engineer

Job Title: Hardware Engineer
Location: Northford, CT
Contract: 6+ Months
Looking for similar to a HW engineer with 8-10 years of experience, with experience on FIRE regulatory compliance (UL864) and testing activities.

What candidate will be doing:
Collaborate with certification and approval agencies such as UL, FM, CSFM, and international regulatory bodies to secure approvals for new products
Develop effective compliance and certification strategies
Assist in planning and setting up test configurations to meet regulatory requirements
Coordinate and support testing activities with approval agencies at external test labs
Manage and maintain certification listings for existing products, ensuring continued compliance
Review product designs, schematics, BOMs, and layouts for regulatory compliance
Provide guidance to cross-functional engineering teams on regulatory and compliance requirements
Prepare and maintain technical files, test reports, and compliance documentation
Provide support for compliance activities, including performing basic troubleshooting when required
Stay updated on changes in regulatory standards and communicate impact to stakeholders
Collaborate effectively with design, quality, and testing teams to support product development activities

What we are looking for:
Bachelor's degree in Electronics or Electrical engineering
Minimum of 3+ years of experience managing UL certification projects, including end-to-end coordination from submission through final approval
Working knowledge of UL standards (e.g., UL 864), certification processes, and product file structures
Understanding of product safety testing and failure analysis
Strong foundation in electrical engineering principles and product safety concepts
Strong documentation and communication skills
Preferred knowledge of commercial fire system components and functionality
Preferred awareness of industry standards such as NFPA, NEC, NEMA, FCC, CISPR, EN, or other global regulatory standards