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Job Description:

We are seeking a Product Safety Test Engineer to support the safety testing, certification, and regulatory compliance of consumer electronics products. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring products meet global safety standards and certification requirements by conducting product safety evaluations, authoring compliance reports, and partnering with engineering teams throughout the product development lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with international safety standards, CB Scheme certifications, laboratory testing, and consumer electronics products, with audio headset/headphone experience highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute product safety testing and compliance evaluations for consumer electronics products.
• Drive compliance activities related to:
  • IEC/EN/UL/CSA 62368-1
  • IEC/EN/UL/CSA 60950
  • IEC 62133
  • IEC 60065
• Author CB Reports and support product certifications under the CB Scheme.
• Perform hands-on safety testing using laboratory test equipment and established test procedures.
• Interpret international safety standards and agency requirements to ensure product compliance.
• Develop and execute test plans, document results, and prepare compliance reports.
• Submit technical documentation and test reports to certifying agencies and address agency feedback.
• Identify compliance risks and work with cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with hardware, mechanical, quality, and program teams throughout the product development process.
• Support certification efforts from prototype through production release.

Required Qualifications

• Hands-on experience driving product compliance to IEC/EN/UL/CSA 62368-1, 60950, IEC 62133, and IEC 60065 standards.
• Experience conducting product safety certifications and authoring CB Reports.
• Experience executing safety testing of consumer electronic products under the CB Scheme.
• Strong understanding of safety test equipment, laboratory procedures, and certification requirements.
• Experience working with certification agencies and regulatory bodies.
• Strong technical writing skills with experience preparing and submitting compliance documentation.
• Proven ability to work independently while contributing effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience working within a Client Test Facility (CTF) Stage 3 environment.
• Audio product experience, including music headsets, headphones, or wearable audio devices.
• Knowledge of acoustic safety requirements and testing methodologies.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

Desired Skills

• Product Safety Testing
• Regulatory Compliance
• Safety Certifications
• CB Scheme
• Risk Management
• Quality Assurance
• Test Planning & Execution
• Test Automation
• Compliance Documentation
• Consumer Electronics
• Root Cause Analysis
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate is a hands-on Product Safety Test Engineer with deep expertise in international safety standards, laboratory testing, and certification processes. They are comfortable working directly with engineering teams and certification agencies, can independently execute safety evaluations, and bring experience supporting consumer electronics products from development through certification and launch.

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

This is a Contract position based out of Austin, TX.

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $75.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Austin,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 19, 2026.

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.