Principal Electrical Engineer
About the Company
A global leader in life-saving medical technology, dedicated to developing innovative devices that support critical care and emergency medicine. Their products are used worldwide in hospitals, emergency response, and clinical settings, with a strong focus on reliability, safety, and performance. The organization is currently investing in growth, expanding its R&D capabilities, and building the next generation of advanced medical and ventilation technologies. They pride ourselves on a collaborative culture, technical excellence, and a mission-driven environment where engineering directly impacts patient outcomes.
Job Description
As a Principal Electrical Engineer, you will play a key technical leadership role in the design, analysis, and sustainment of complex electronic systems used in regulated medical devices. You will analyze electrical circuits, design and modify printed circuit boards, and lead engineering change activities across the product lifecycle. Working closely with cross-functional partners-including mechanical, software, regulatory, manufacturing, and quality teams-you will help translate product requirements into robust, compliant designs while identifying and mitigating technical risk.
Key Responsibilities
Analyze electrical circuits and identify qualified substitutes for obsolete or end-of-life components.
Design electrical circuits and develop or modify PCB layouts to support new and sustaining product needs.
Lead Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) for electronic design updates, collaborating with Mechanical, Software, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and Quality teams.
Support product development activities including prototyping, bench testing, pilot builds, verification and validation, and risk assessment.
Interface with internal and external suppliers and manufacturing partners to support design, testing, and qualification of fixtures and fabrication processes.
Create clear, well-documented product and system-level electrical requirements.
Proactively identify design, compliance, and product risks, and develop mitigation and resolution plans.
Essential Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
10+ years of professional electrical engineering experience, including at least 3 years in regulated medical device development.
Strong system-level troubleshooting skills and embedded systems experience.
Proven experience with electrical design documentation and ECO processes.
Working knowledge of design controls, change management, and root-cause analysis in a regulated environment.
Experience with analog and mixed-signal design, including motor control, switching regulators, op-amps, EMC, and wireless systems.
Preferred Skills & Experience
Analog circuit design involving ADCs, DACs, op-amps, solenoids, motor drivers, and switching regulators.
Experience designing medical products to meet Safety, EMC, and wireless compliance requirements.
Ability to troubleshoot complex PCBs at the component and system level.
Familiarity with ISO standards and regulatory requirements applicable to medical device development.
Experience supporting sustaining engineering and long-term product lifecycle management.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional and external partners.
Ability to independently assess technical issues, determine root cause, and drive corrective actions with minimal guidance.
Work Environment
Full-time role with a flexible schedule and a standard 40-hour work week.
Onsite presence required five days per week.
You will join a small, highly skilled electrical engineering team (3-5 engineers) within a larger R&D organization of approximately 20 professionals.
The company is undergoing facility expansion and relocation in the coming year, offering a unique opportunity to influence processes, culture, and technical direction within a growing organization and an industry leader in the ventilation and critical-care space.
Contract Duration is expected to be 2-3 years
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Irvine, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $80.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Irvine,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 31, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC-with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.
