Job Description

Join the Team That's Redefining Wireless Technology

At Tarana, we're more than just a fast-growing tech company—we’re a team of bold innovators on a mission to revolutionize broadband. Our groundbreaking Fixed Wireless Access technology is delivering fiber-class internet speeds worldwide, bridging the digital divide in ways previously thought impossible.

As a Senior Safety and Environmental Compliance Engineer, you will work in a team whose primary responsibility is to bring up and maintain a stable operating platform and build a system for our next-generation Fixed Wireless Access (ngFWA) products.

Tarana seeks a hands-on Senior Safety & Environmental Test Engineer to own regulatory safety certification, product environmental testing, and carrier-grade reliability compliance across our next-generation Fixed Wireless Access portfolio.

In this role, you will be the primary subject matter expert driving global product safety certifications and environmental qualification from initial design through mass production. You will partner closely with hardware engineering, operations, outside accredited laboratories, and telecom carriers to ensure compliance with global standards and customer requirements.

What You’ll Do

Product Safety & Certification Ownership:

• Lead end-to-end electrical and product safety compliance for Tarana's outdoor wireless infrastructure, including IEC 62368-1 certification via the CB Scheme and obtaining UL/NRTL listing.
• Prepare Devices Under Test, manage test execution with Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories, review safety test reports, and maintain active safety listings.
• Own and manage the Safety-Critical Components (SCC) list; evaluate and approve safety-critical component substitutions, plastics/flammability ratings, gasket materials, and power supplies.

Carrier & Environmental Qualification:

• Plan and execute environmental and physical deployment testing to satisfy Tier-1 carrier requirements, focusing on Telcordia standards including GR-3108 (Outside Plant Class 4 Equipment) and GR-487 (Electronic Equipment Enclosures).
• Qualify outdoor hardware against Class 4 operating extremes—including thermal profiles, solar loading, high humidity, altitude, vibration, dynamic shock, ingress protection (IP), and structural integrity.
• Lead accelerated weathering and UV exposure evaluations on housing, radomes, seals, gaskets, and protective coatings.
• Manage salt fog/spray, chemical resistance, paint adhesion, and high-humidity corrosion testing.

Factory Auditing:

• Coordinate periodic factory inspections and factory audits required to maintain UL/NRTL listings and international safety marks across internal and contract manufacturing facilities.
• Drive swift resolution of any audit findings, non-conformances, or engineering change notices impacting safety certifications.

Risk Analysis & Quality Control:

• Conduct safety risk assessments, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and hazard analyses during early design phases to build safety and compliance into the product architecture.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (BSc/MSc) in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of direct experience driving product safety and environmental qualification for outdoor telecom equipment, carrier-grade wireless infrastructure, or industrial electronics.
• Direct experience obtaining IEC/EN/UL 62368-1 CB reports and certificates.
• Thorough knowledge of outdoor equipment safety regulatory standards (e.g., UL 60950-22, IEC 60529 / IP ratings).
• Experience with Tier-1 carrier qualification programs, including compliance testing and validation to Carrier and Telcordia GR-3108 and GR-487 standards.
• Hands-on experience working directly with UL/ETL/CSA inspectors during quarterly factory audits and managing safety-critical component lists.
• Demonstrated ability to manage outside lab schedules, perform root-cause troubleshooting on safety or environmental test failures, and collaborate effectively with hardware design and manufacturing teams.

What we offer:

We don’t just build next-gen wireless technology — we build people.

The salary range for this position is: $135,000 to $180,000

Compensation will be determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, skill set, years of experience, and the employee’s geographic location.

Tarana provides competitive benefits to employees in this role, including: Medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401K match, flexible time off, and stock options.

Join Tarana and help shape the future of wireless connectivity.

About Us

Tarana’s mission is to accelerate the deployment of fast, affordable, and reliable internet access around the world. Through a decade of R&D and over $400M of investment, the Tarana team has created and continues to enhance a suite of next-generation fixed wireless access (ngFWA) technologies. Its unique ngFWA platform delivers game-changing advances in broadband economics in mainstream and underserved markets, using both licensed and unlicensed spectrum. Tarana’s ngFWA technology has been embraced by more than 300 service providers in 24 countries. Tarana is headquartered in Milpitas, California, with additional research and development in Pune, India. Learn more at www.taranawireless.com.