Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer - Med Tech

Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer - Twin Cities Med Tech - Permanent Hybrid up to 190k base bonus equity (strong upside)

Please see the below requirements for a seasoned Electrical Engineer who loves owning complex system design, shaping next‑generation electromechanical platforms, and playing a pivotal role in taking a breakthrough medical technology from clinical use to commercial launch.

A venture‑backed med‑tech company is seeking a Sr. Principal (or Principal) Electrical Engineer to lead electrical architecture, design updates, qualification testing, and system modernization for a sophisticated piece of capital equipment addressing a major unmet clinical need. This is a rare opportunity to get some skin in the game with a small, deeply technical R&D team where your work directly impacts patients and the company's trajectory.

Responsibilities:

As the senior-most EE on the program, you will:

• Lead the design, development, and testing of electrical systems for a complex electromechanical capital device used in clinical environments.
• Own schematic design, PCB layout, and circuit analysis for system updates and next‑gen improvements.
• Drive safety & compliance activities, including IEC 60601 testing and documentation.
• Guide system decisions for the next-gen build: OS selection, display technologies, board architecture, user-interface electronics, etc.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with systems, mechanical, manufacturing, and quality teams to move the platform from clinical performance → commercial readiness.
• Serve as the subject-matter expert for all things EE on a lean, fast-moving R&D team.
• Mentor junior engineers and influence long-term electrical strategy.

Requirements:

• BS in Engineering
• 13-15 years of experience as an Electrical Engineer (or equivalent senior-level mastery).
• Deep experience in analog/digital circuit design, PCB layout (Altium preferred), and system-level electrical engineering.
• Strong familiarity with embedded systems, microcontrollers, firmware fundamentals (C/C ).
• Direct experience with medical device development, capital equipment, or regulated electromechanical systems.
• Hands-on experience with IEC 60601 and safety/regulatory testing.
• Ability to work autonomously, solve complex problems, and collaborate in a small, multidisciplinary environment. (Startup-friendly mentality)
  

EOE Statement: Specialist Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

In addition to base pay, direct-hire employees may be eligible for client offered benefits such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, and paid leave where required by applicable law. Eligibility may vary based on factors such as location and hire date and is subject to change.

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