Senior Staff Electrical Engineer

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

Job summary

Cutera, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Staff Electrical Engineer to advance next‑generation medical devices, including laser and RF systems. You will develop power supplies, sensor interfaces, and analog/digital electronics, partnering with Mechanical, Optical, Software, Clinical, Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory teams.

The role emphasizes mentoring staff, guiding design reviews, and ensuring safety and EMC compliance across complex medical systems from concept to production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering; Master’s preferred.
• 8+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience in medical devices.
• Experience designing and developing electronics for commercial products from concept through production.
• Strong EMI/EMC knowledge and testing experience.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional reviews and collaborate across departments.

Responsibilities

• Mentor staff engineers and review schematics and layouts.
• Lead cross-functional design reviews for laser/RF systems.
• Define project scope, schedules, and risk management with independence.
• Ensure regulatory and safety compliance throughout development.
• Transfer products from development to manufacturing with Manufacturing and Quality teams.
• Collaborate with Mechanical, Optical, Software, Clinical, and Regulatory teams.

Skills

Power electronics

Analog/digital design

PCB layout

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Altium Designer

LTspice

MATLAB

LabVIEW

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Staff Electrical Engineer to join our R&D Electrical Engineering team and contribute to the development of next‑generation medical devices and applications. Projects span a broad range of technologies, including complex laser and optical delivery systems, ultrasound, and radio‑frequency (RF) devices. This position will play a key role in developing sophisticated electronic systems that power these products and supporting their successful transition from concept through commercialization. The engineer will serve as a technical resource for power supply, sensor interface, analog, and digital circuit design, working closely with cross‑functional teams including Mechanical, Optical, Software, Clinical, Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide active mentorship and technical guidance to Staff-level engineers, including the review of schematics and PCB layouts to ensure the consistent application of best practices.
• Lead cross‑functional design reviews involving Mechanical, Optical, and Software teams to ensure the seamless integration of electrical subsystems into complex laser or RF systems.
• Define project scope, priorities, and schedules with a high level of independence, ensuring all technical deliverables align with departmental and product development goals.
• Own the risk management portion of the design process, providing technical input into design specifications to ensure all safety and regulatory hurdles are addressed prior to production.
• Maintain an up‑to‑date understanding of industry technology trends to identify opportunities for innovation and serve as a thought leader for the electrical engineering team.
• Assume responsibility for continued education and professional development to remain informed on evolving engineering best practices, technologies, and tools.
• Design sensor interfaces and power supplies for high‑power laser and RF applications while providing technical input into risk management and ensuring regulatory compliance for complex medical systems.
• Collaborate with PCB, component, and tooling suppliers and vendors to optimize engineering designs for performance, reliability, and cost‑efficiency throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Develop schematics and PCB layouts using industry‑standard design tools.
• Design, integrate, and test analog and digital control circuits.
• Lead the transfer of new products from development into production, working closely with Manufacturing and Quality teams.
• Provide technical input into design specifications, risk management, and product development activities.
• Ensure electrical safety, EMC, and regulatory compliance across product designs.
• Develop and execute test plans to support design verification and validation of electronic systems.
• Collaborate closely with systems, mechanical, UI/UX and software engineering to support system‑level architecture and implementation.
• Troubleshoot complex electronic systems and perform root‑cause analysis of new and existing designs.
• Support continuous improvement of existing products, processes, and engineering practices.
• Other duties as needed or required.

Minimum Requirements & 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience developing high‑power laser, RF, ultrasound, or other energy‑based medical devices.
• Experience with electrical safety and EMC testing and certification processes.