Sr Staff/Principal Electrical Engineer

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Staff or Principal Electrical Engineer to join our client's rapidly growing medical device development team. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and has a proven track record of taking complex electromechanical or embedded systems from concept through commercialization.

Location

Houston, TX Area (Relocation Assistance Available)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and verification of electrical systems for Class II and III medical devices and life-science technologies.
• Architect and implement circuit-level designs, including analog, digital, power supply, and mixed-signal systems.
• Oversee PCB design, schematic capture, layout, and design for manufacturability/testability.
• Drive system integration efforts across electrical, mechanical, and software engineering disciplines.
• Lead design reviews and provide technical mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers.
• Ensure compliance with relevant medical device regulations and standards (e.g., IEC 60601, ISO 13485, FDA).
• Partner with clients to understand requirements, define specifications, and deliver innovative, reliable solutions.
• Support verification, validation, and transfer to manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering design, with direct experience in the medical device industry (implantable, wearable, or therapeutic devices strongly preferred).
• Expertise in mixed-signal circuit design, power management, and high-reliability systems.
• Hands-on experience with PCB design tools (e.g., Altium, OrCAD) and hardware debugging equipment (oscilloscopes, analyzers, etc.).
• Deep knowledge of regulatory and safety standards for medical devices.
• Strong systems-level thinking and ability to balance innovation with compliance and risk management.
• Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, and client-facing communication skills.

Preferred Experience

• Background in implantable or neuromodulation devices.
• Familiarity with embedded systems and firmware/hardware co-design.
• Experience interfacing with FDA submissions, DHF documentation, and design control processes.

Why Join?

• Purpose-driven work developing technologies that transform lives.
• Collaborative, innovative culture with opportunities for growth.
• Competitive compensation and relocation assistance.
• Long-term career path with the potential to influence the future of medical technology.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Medical Equipment Manufacturing

Salary range: Houston, TX $117,000 - $217,000