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# Principal Hardware / Electrical Engineer (Medical Device Experience Required)

- **Company:** MED DEVICE QA LLC
- **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $190,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Digital Electronics, Embedded Software, Firmware, Hardware Design, Software Engineering, Front End Software Development
- **Published:** June 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=dc62724f2037a4ba

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Software engineering?, Do you have a Master's degree?, Please Note: Embedded Software/Firmware Engineering experience in the medical device industry is an ABSOLUTE MUST for this position.

"Must Have" Position Requirements

 * 7+ years of electrical engineering experience with demonstrated hands-on analog or mixed-signal hardware depth including at least 2 years of experience in the medical device industry
 * Proficiency in reading and analyzing analog and digital circuit schematics; able to evaluate design decisions and provide substantive feedback to hardware teams.
 * Experience interfacing with contract manufacturers or external design partners on hardware development.
 * Sufficient familiarity with software/firmware development to engage meaningfully with developers and identify system-level risks; not expected to write firmware.
 * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a closely related discipline; Master's degree preferred.

"Nice to Have" Skills

 * Electrical Engineering experience with Cardiac medical devices.
 * Background in analog front-end design, biopotential signal acquisition, or electrical stimulation systems.
 * Prior experience in an early-stage medical device company with direct involvement from concept through regulatory submission., * Electrical engineering: 7 years (Required)
 * medical device industry: 2 years (Required)
 * hands-on analog or mixed-signal hardware: 3 years (Required)



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