Staff Product Safety & Certification Strategist

Voya Energy•Hayward, CA

7d•$172,000 - $190,000•Onsite

About The Position

Voya Energy is seeking a Staff Product Safety & Certification Strategist to own product safety and certification strategy for its metal-air generator system. The role will establish a safety and certification function for a new product category entering a complex regulatory landscape. The initial focus is to map and forecast safety, certification, and permitting needs; develop a sequenced strategy aligned with the product roadmap; and ensure the strategy can be clearly communicated internally and externally. The strategist will work closely with product, technology, commercial, and engineering teams to identify requirements and key actions early, incorporate them into product decisions, and support deployment with regulators, certification bodies, utilities, and customers. The initial phase is strategy development, with execution expected to phase in as Voya approaches its first field demonstration deployments in 2027. The role is based full-time onsite in Hayward, California, and includes participation in the company safety program.

Requirements

At least 8 years of experience in regulatory affairs, product safety, certification, or product compliance.
A bachelor’s degree in engineering, physical sciences, or a related technical field; candidates with non-technical degrees may be considered if they have substantial experience in hardware product safety, certification, or technical regulatory strategy.
Background in regulated hardware and systems such as energy storage, electric vehicles, distributed generation, fuel cells, microgrids, or grid-tied power, with sound judgment about when standards and frameworks apply.
A track record of developing safety and certification strategy, rather than only executing existing roadmaps.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical safety and regulatory work clearly and credibly.
Direct experience working with NRTLs, AHJs, utilities, and other external stakeholders to certify and deploy hardware successfully.
Experience working cross-functionally with product, engineering, and commercial teams.
Ability to make material progress despite evolving and developing requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience with novel product categories or first-of-a-kind regulatory pathways.
Familiarity with defense-sector regulatory considerations.

Responsibilities

Develop a foundational understanding of Voya’s technology, products, and customer use cases.
Develop and own a sequenced safety and certification strategy for Voya’s generator products, aligned with product milestones.
Map and forecast likely safety, certification, and permitting requirements; identify potential roadblocks early and design pathways to address them.
Help translate safety and regulatory requirements into product requirements.
Partner with engineering, commercial, and product teams to align plans and timelines with viable certification pathways.
Develop a safety and certification narrative for external stakeholders, including customers, regulators, authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), investors, and the public.
Monitor changes in the regulatory, standards, and permitting landscape to keep Voya’s strategy relevant and current.
Participate fully in the company safety program.