Senior Electrical Engineer

Curt Koland Recruiting is seeking candidates passionate about delivering novel, game-changing technologies to improve patient outcomes. Our client is a medical device innovator focused on a flagship all-in-one endoscopic platform that integrates visualization, fluid management, and tissue removal into a single system. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a dedicated team at a pivotal moment in the company's growth.~We're looking for candidates currently living in the San Francisco Bay Area with 5 or more years of experience in the Medical Device industry or a closely related field. Candidates must possess US Work Authorization or US Citizenship. We are not able to accommodate H-1B Visa transfers at this time.~ Position OverviewWe’re seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the design and development of complex medical systems, including electrical, embedded software, and electromechanical components. This role provides technical leadership across the full product lifecycle, from concept through manufacturing, ensuring high performance, reliability, and compliance with global regulatory standards. ~ What You’ll Do Technical Leadership & System Architecture

• Lead design decisions for electrical, embedded, and electromechanical systems
• Define system architecture, interfaces, and technology strategy
• Troubleshoot complex technical challenges and drive design improvements
• Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing partners; select and qualify components and vendors

Product Design & Development

• Design and develop electrical systems, including circuit design, component selection, and PCB schematics/layouts
• Integrate hardware, embedded software, and mechanical subsystems
• Build, test, and iterate on prototypes
• Ensure development aligns with FDA, ISO, MDR, and other regulatory requirements

Verification, Validation & Compliance

• Develop and execute verification & validation (V&V) plans and test methods
• Support regulatory testing and product compliance activities
• Contribute to risk management processes (FMEA, hazard analysis)

Manufacturing & Production Support

• Support design transfer, pilot builds, and early production
• Troubleshoot production issues and improve yield
• Develop test tools, fixtures, and processes to support manufacturing

~ What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• 5+ years of engineering experience, ideally in medical devices or another regulated industry
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across engineering, clinical, and cross-functional teams
• Proven problem-solving ability and strong analytical skills
• Deep understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals (circuit design, reliability, manufacturability)
• Experience with EDA/eCAD tools (Altium preferred)
• Hands-on experience integrating hardware and embedded software systems
• Ability to lead complex projects and mentor junior engineers
• Ability to support live clinical or procedural cases in the field

Nice to Have

• Hands-on prototyping and debugging skills (soldering, bench testing)
• Experience with microcontrollers, programmable logic, and embedded development
• Complex PCB design (high-speed, 6+ layers, impedance control)
• Programming experience (C, Python, or similar)