Principal Electrical Engineer

Actalent; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to drive advancements in medical technology. This role offers the opportunity to lead projects that enhance global health outcomes while providing technical oversight and guidance. You'll collaborate with a talented team, manage external partners, and ensure compliance with industry standards. This hybrid position in Raleigh, NC, allows you to balance work and life while contributing to impactful projects. If you have a passion for engineering and a desire to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

HSA

Transportation Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience leading technical teams.
• Experience in medical device and/or diagnostic product development preferred.

Responsibilities

• Providing leadership to internal resources and managing external partners.
• Leading electrical engineering projects through all phases of development.
• Ensuring compliance with medical device regulations and standards.

Skills

Robotics

Microfluidics

Medical Device

IoT

Embedded Programming

PCB Layout

Altium

Analog Design

Matlab

Python

Spice

Hardware Development

New Product Development

ISO 13485

IEC 62304

Cadence

Allegro

IEC 60601

Leadership

Embedded System Architecture

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Description

As a Principal Electrical Engineer, you will be part of a team working to improve lives globally through medical technology innovation. Reporting to the Director of Electrical Engineering, the role involves providing technical leadership, oversight, targeted engineering execution, and supporting business development activities. Your key responsibilities include:

• Providing leadership to internal resources and managing external development partners.
• Leading electrical engineering projects through all phases of medical product development.
• Ensuring compliance with medical device regulations and standards per client’s QMS.
• Developing the team to meet or exceed business and personal goals.
• Providing leadership, training, guidance, and support to electrical engineering peers.
• Offering feedback during project quoting and planning, and participating in business development by providing technical expertise for proposals and sales.
• Functioning as the electrical engineering lead on product development programs.
• Managing and reporting on metrics that measure the technical team’s impact.
• Collaborating with peers to identify and implement capability improvements.

Skills

robotics, microfluidics, medical device, IoT, embedded programming, PCB layout, Altium, analog design, Matlab, Python, Spice, hardware development, new product development, ISO 13485, IEC 62304, Cadence, Allegro, IEC 60601, leadership, embedded system architecture

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience leading technical teams.
• Experience in medical device and/or diagnostic product development preferred.
• Familiarity with requirements development, embedded system architecture, test methods, and basic statistics.
• Knowledge of requirements analysis and translating stakeholder needs into design inputs and outputs.

Experience Level

Expert Level

Pay and Benefits

The pay range is $40.00 - $85.00/hr. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, disability, HSA, transportation benefits, employee assistance, and PTO. Eligibility and specifics depend on employment terms.

Workplace Type

Hybrid position in Raleigh, NC.

Application Deadline

May 20, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services, supporting innovative companies worldwide through a network of nearly 30,000 consultants. We are an equal opportunity employer and accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and IT