Senior Electrical Engineer - Medical Laser & RF Systems

Cutera; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cutera in Raleigh, NC is seeking an experienced Senior Staff Electrical Engineer to join our R&D Electrical Engineering team. You will contribute to next-generation medical devices and applications, spanning laser, optical delivery, ultrasound, and RF systems, powering products from concept to commercialization.

You will mentor staff engineers, lead cross-functional design reviews, own risk management, and ensure regulatory compliance while collaborating withMechanical, Optical, Software,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
• 8+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience, preferably within medical devices, lasers, or other complex capital equipment.
• Proven experience designing and developing electronics for commercial products from concept through production.
• Strong background in systems-level electrical design, integration, debugging, and testing for complex products.
• Experience designing and controlling diode-pumped solid-state and flashlamp-pumped laser systems.
• Strong proficiency in analog and digital circuit design.
• Extensive experience with board-level debugging, testing, documentation, and design troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of EMI/EMC principles, radiated emissions, and mitigation techniques.
• Proficiency with engineering simulation, data analysis, and automation tools such as LTspice, MATLAB, and LabVIEW.
• Expertise with schematic capture and PCB layout tools; Altium Designer preferred.
• Experience working with high-voltage electronics and power electronics.
• Familiarity with PID controllers, electromechanical systems, electro-optics, sensors, and instrumentation.
• Experience with IEC 60601-1, EMC standards, ISO 14971, and related medical device regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with Electrical, Mechanical, Optical, Software, Clinical, Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory teams.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently drive complex technical issues to resolution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate technical concepts and make sound engineering recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Provide active mentorship and technical guidance to Staff-level engineers, including review of schematics and PCB layouts.
• Lead cross-functional design reviews to ensure seamless integration of electrical subsystems into laser or RF systems.
• Define project scope, priorities, and schedules with independence, aligning deliverables with goals.
• Own risk management portion of the design process to meet safety and regulatory requirements.
• Stay updated on technology trends and lead innovation within the electrical engineering team.
• Pursue ongoing education to stay current in engineering practices and tools.
• Design sensor interfaces and power supplies for high-power laser and RF applications with regulatory compliance input.
• Collaborate with suppliers to optimize designs for performance and cost throughout the lifecycle.
• Develop schematics and PCB layouts using industry-standard tools.
• Design, integrate, and test analog and digital control circuits.
• Lead transfer of new products from development to production with Manufacturing and Quality teams.
• Ensure electrical safety, EMC, and regulatory compliance across designs.
• Develop and execute test plans for verification and validation of electronic systems.
• Work with Systems, Mechanical, UI/UX and Software to support system-level architecture.
• Troubleshoot complex systems and perform root-cause analysis.
• Support continuous improvement of products, processes, and practices.
• Other duties as needed.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Medical devices

Circuit design

EMI/EMC

High-voltage electronics

System-level design

Debugging/testing

LTspice MATLAB LabVIEW

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Master's preferred

Tools

Altium Designer

LTspice

MATLAB

LabVIEW

Job description

Cutera in Raleigh, NC is seeking an experienced Senior Staff Electrical Engineer to join our R&D Electrical Engineering team. You will contribute to next-generation medical devices and applications, spanning laser, optical delivery, ultrasound, and RF systems, powering products from concept to commercialization.

You will mentor staff engineers, lead cross-functional design reviews, own risk management, and ensure regulatory compliance while collaborating withMechanical, Optical, Software,