Senior Electrical Engineer
100% Onsite – Manchester, NH
We are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our cutting-edge medical device development program. This role is integral to the conception, design, and production of embedded electrical circuits within a multidisciplinary project team. The ideal candidate will have experience across a range of electrical engineering design principles, from low-level analog to high-speed digital circuits. This position requires a high level of independence and creative problem-solving, as you will be developing innovative solutions to diverse engineering challenges.
Key Responsibilities as a Senior Electrical Engineer:
- Design and develop circuit boards incorporating both analog and digital circuitry through schematic creation, PCB layout management, and DFx activities
- Conduct testing, debugging, and failure analysis of circuitry, and create test fixtures to support circuit board development and production
- Produce detailed documentation, including block diagrams, electrical requirements, design descriptions, test protocols, and failure analysis procedures
- Develop new prototypes with originality and ingenuity
- Break down system requirements to define electrical specifications and architectures
- Utilize expertise in electronic design techniques and system integration to address complex challenges
- Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team of mechanical, controls, systems, software, and test engineers for efficient development cycles
- Adhere to DEKA processes, design controls, and documentation standards
- Coordinate with external design partners and suppliers
- Manage multiple projects effectively, adapting to varying scope and complexity
- Provide specialized knowledge and contribute cross-functionally within the organization
Qualifications & Skills for Success in This Role:
- BS in Electrical Engineering required
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience developing complex electro-mechanical devices
- Proven experience in electrical circuit board schematic design and PCB layout (preferably using Altium)
- Track record of taking electrical designs from concept to production
- Strong experience working within multidisciplinary teams to iteratively design, integrate, and test systems
- Proficient in drafting specifications and detailed design documentation
- Hands-on skills in circuit debugging, testing, and analog/digital simulation, along with familiarity with electrical test equipment (DMMs, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, waveform generators, etc.)
- Experience in designing, characterizing, and analyzing novel sensors
- Solid understanding of signal integrity, timing, power management, and design for ESD and EMC compliance
- Experience in RF design and testing is a plus
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet strict timelines
- Familiarity with analytical software (MATLAB, Python, Labview, etc.) for data analysis and automation
- Knowledge of embedded software development in C/C++ for microcontrollers (ARM, PIC, AVR, etc.) is highly desirable
- Understanding of medical device standards and safety regulations (e.g., IEC 60601-1, ISO 13485) is a plus
- Strong written and verbal communication skills