Electrical Engineer

Novocure Inc.; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a seasoned Electrical Engineer to spearhead the hardware development of innovative multidisciplinary systems. In this full-time role, you will collaborate with global teams, mentor engineering talent, and drive the integration of cutting-edge technologies. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring technical excellence and compliance in product development, particularly in the medical field. If you're passionate about making a significant impact in cancer treatment through advanced technology, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a mission-driven company that values innovation and teamwork, and help shape the future of cancer care.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in multidisciplinary hardware development, ideally in medical or military sectors.
• Expertise in board design and strong background in analog, digital, and power electronics.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design of new products, collaborating with external partners and teams.
• Develop and optimize analog and digital hardware solutions for product performance.

Skills

Board Design

Analog Electronics Design

Digital Electronics Design

Power Electronics Design

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Mentoring

Education

Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Embedded Firmware Development

Wireless Communication Technologies

IEC 60601 Standards

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Novocure provides cancer patients with a novel treatment for aggressive cancers using Tumor Treating electric Fields (TTFields).

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead the hardware development of multidisciplinary systems. In this role, you will drive innovation, mentor engineering teams, and spearhead the integration of cutting-edge technologies working with external partners and globally located internal teams. You will play a pivotal role in ideating, driving and bridging successful design concepts across multiple teams.

This role is a full-time position, reporting to the senior manager, Engineering and will be based in Portsmouth NH.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and oversee the electrical design of new products, collaborating with external partners and internal cross-functional teams.
• Be part of the technology strategy, participate in researching and integrating new hardware technologies to enhance product capabilities.
• Ensure technical excellence by collaborating with peers in best practices for electrical design and system architecture.
• Develop and optimize analog and digital hardware solutions, including electronics and embedded systems.
• Perform hands-on testing, debugging, and validation to meet product performance, reliability, and compliance standards.
• Champion compliance efforts, ensuring adherence to relevant regulatory and quality standards (e.g., IEC 60601 for medical devices).
• Influence cross-functional decision-making, working closely with firmware, mechanical, and system engineers to deliver robust and innovative solutions.
• Play a major part of root cause analysis and risk mitigation for electrical design challenges, ensuring product reliability and safety.

QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE:

• Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in multidisciplinary hardware development, preferably in the medical or military industry.

Technical Expertise:

• Expert-level proficiency in board design.
• Strong background in analog, digital, and power electronics design.
• Experience with battery pack design and battery-operated devices (preferred).
• Working knowledge of embedded firmware development and system-level hardware/software integration.
• Hands-on experience in wireless communication technologies (e.g., Bluetooth, Wi-Fi) for embedded systems, especially in regulated industries (preferred).
• Familiarity with IEC 60601 standards and other regulatory requirements for medical devices (preferred).

Leadership & Soft Skills:

• Strategic and technical leadership, with the ability to drive innovation and make critical design decisions.
• Experience working with external partners and global teams is critical to success.
• Strong mentoring, coaching, and technical guidance skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across global teams.
• Ability to balance technical depth with big-picture decision-making to drive project success.

OTHER:

• Ability to travel to US/Europe/Israel.

Novocure is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans/Disabled.

ABOUT NOVOCURE:

Our vision: Patient-forward: aspiring to make a difference in cancer.

Our patient-forward mission: Together with our patients, we strive to extend survival in some of the most aggressive forms of cancer by developing and commercializing our innovative therapy.

Our patient-forward values: innovation, focus, drive, courage, trust, empathy.

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