Sr. Project Engineer : Electrical R&D Team

The Mullings Group; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mullings Group client seeks a Sr. Project Manager of Electrical Engineering to lead and manage multiple electrical engineering projects within R&D, directing planning, resourcing, and scheduling.

You will coordinate cross‑functional teams across hardware, firmware, and software, ensure compliance with FDA Design Controls, IEC standards, and quality systems, and drive projects to on‑time, on-budget delivery.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 8+ years in electrical‑related product development
• 5+ years in medical device or combination device development
• Experience with Design Controls and medical device regulations
• Proficiency with planning tools (MS Project/SmartSheet)

Responsibilities

• Lead cross‑functional project teams from concept to launch, coordinating internal and external stakeholders
• Manage project risk through planning, prioritization, and communication of critical issues
• Provide regular status updates to stakeholders on progress and outcomes
• Serve as primary point of contact for assigned projects, resolving issues
• Develop deep understanding of product clinical purpose, features, and technical challenges
• Maintain knowledge of regulatory and quality strategy within the portfolio
• Monitor scope, schedule, and cost to align with commitments
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and software teams on integrated schedules
• Drive change control to meet financial performance targets
• Ensure design controls and risk management deliverables meet regulatory requirements
• Support continuous improvement of engineering capabilities within design controls

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Project management

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Our client is a bioelectric medicine company developing CellFX nsPFA (nanosecond Pulsed Field Ablation) technology, which delivers nanosecond pulses of electrical energy to non-thermally ablate cells while sparing adjacent non-cellular tissue.

The company is advancing this technology for the surgical treatment of atrial fibrillation and select percutaneous applications with the potential to meaningfully improve patient outcomes.

Seeking a new Sr. Project Manager of Electrical Engineering will lead and manage multiple electrical engineering projects within R&D, driving project planning, resourcing, and scheduling to successful conclusion.

This role organizes and leads multifunctional teams, accelerates interdepartmental cooperation, and ensures program completion on schedule, within budget, and to a high quality standard.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead product development cross‑functional project teams from concept to launch, fostering effective teamwork among internal and external stakeholders
• Manage and mitigate overall project risk through planning, prioritization, and clear communication of critical issues
• Provide regular status updates to stakeholders on project progress and outcomes
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned projects, resolving and escalating issues as needed
• Develop deep understanding of each product's clinical purpose, key features, and technical challenges
• Maintain working knowledge of each project's regulatory and quality strategy and its priority within the company portfolio
• Monitor project scope, schedule, and cost to keep programs on track against internal and vendor commitments
• Partner with other project managers to align cross‑functional dependencies and integrated schedules across hardware, firmware, and software
• Drive change control processes to meet financial performance targets
• Ensure quality control and risk management deliverables meet regulatory, clinical, and manufacturing requirements
• Monitor progress against design control requirements and revise project plans per SOPs as needed
• Support continuous improvement of engineering capabilities within the scope of design control

QUALIFICATIONS

• BS in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline required
• 8+ years of experience in electrical‑related product development
• 5+ years of experience in medical device or combination device development, engineering management, project management, or technical leadership
• Experience with Design Controls and Medical Device Directive/Regulation
• Working knowledge of hardware and software development methodologies
• Understanding of FDA Design Controls guidance, MDD/MDR requirements, and IEC 60601, IEC 62304, and ISO 14971 standards
• Proficiency in MS Project, SmartSheet, or similar planning tools
• Strong leadership, cross‑functional collaboration, and communication skills