Sr. Staff/Principal Engineer, EMC and Safety

Job Description

Tenstorrent is seeking a highly skilled Principal or Sr. Staff EMC and Safety Engineer to lead global regulatory compliance and certification efforts for its high-performance computing hardware. This hybrid role, based in Toronto, Canada, requires deep expertise in country-specific EMC and safety requirements, particularly FCC Subpart B compliance for Class A and Class B computing equipment. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure products meet international regulations for data centers, workstations, and consumer computing applications.Role involves:

• Leading EMC and safety certification and design efforts for high-powered AI computing hardware across global markets.
• Ensuring compliance with FCC regulations, including FCC Subpart B Class A and Class B computing equipment.
• Managing global certification processes for North America (FCC, UL), Europe (CE [UKCA]), Asia (CCC, VCCI, BSMI, RCM), and other international regulatory agencies.
• Defining and implementing test strategies for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), radio frequency (RF) emissions, and immunity compliance.
• Collaborating with third-party test labs, certification bodies, and regulatory agencies to facilitate approvals.
• Compiling certification plans and preparing certification paperwork.
• Working closely with design engineers to ensure compliance is integrated into product development from early design phases, perform pre-scans and root cause EMC issues.
• Developing and maintaining technical documentation, including test reports, regulatory filings, and product compliance declarations.
• Leading investigations and root cause analysis for compliance failures and recommend design modifications as needed.
• Providing guidance on safety standards (IEC 62368-1, IEC 60065, GB 4943.1 and other relevant global safety standards).
• Staying up to date with evolving EMC and safety regulations, ensuring Tenstorrent remains compliant with the latest industry requirements.
• Supporting sales and business teams by providing certification guidance for market entry and customer compliance inquiries.
• Training internal teams on EMC/safety best practices and regulatory trends.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in EMC and product safety certification for computing hardware.
• Expert-level knowledge of FCC Subpart 15 regulations for Class A and Class B computing devices.
• Strong background of global certification processes (FCC, UL, CE [UKCA], CCC, VCCI, BSMI, RCM, etc.).
• Strong understanding of EMC/RF test methodologies, including conductive, emissions, immunity, ESD, and transient testing.
• Hands-on experience conducting pre-compliance and full-compliance testing in an EMC chamber.
• Proficiency with EMC test equipment and platforms (Semi-anechoic chambers, SAs, receivers, LISN, ISN), knowledge of their features and limitations.
• Experience interfacing with regulatory agencies, test labs, and third-party compliance organizations.
• Experience in risk assessments and hazard analysis to identify safety issues in product designs.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to diagnose and resolve compliance failures.
• Excellent communication skills to support internal teams and global sales efforts.
• Experience with high-power, rack-mounted AI & Compute blades EMC and Safety design, testing, and standards is a strong plus.
• Ability to travel internationally (up to 5%) to support testing, supplier visits, and regulatory engagements.

Tenstorrent offers:

• A highly competitive compensation package and benefits.