Principal Electrical Engineer

<p><span data-contrast="auto">Noctrix Health is redefining the treatment of chronic neurological disorders with clinically </span><span data-contrast="auto">validated therapeutic wearables. Our team of medical device specialists, neuroscientists, and consumer electronics engineers is dedicated to delivering prescription-grade therapy with an outstanding user experience. We have pioneered the world’s first drug-free wearable therapy, clinically proven to alleviate symptoms in adults with drug-resistant Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS). Be part of our mission to transform healthcare, improve lives, and drive meaningful change with Noctrix Health.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">We </span><span data-contrast="auto">are seeking an experienced and innovative </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Principal Electrical Engineer</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> to lead the architecture, design, and development of electrical systems supporting our next-generation therapeutic wearable devices. In this role, you will drive hardware innovation while ensuring designs meet the highest standards for safety, reliability, and performance within regulated medical device environments.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":0}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">The Principal Electrical Engineer will lead full lifecycle hardware development—from concept through manufacturing transfer—while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, patient-centered products. This role reports to the </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">SVP, Product</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> and plays a critical role in shaping the technical direction of Noctrix Health’s hardware platforms.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559685":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3"><span data-contrast="none">***This is a full-time, hybrid position located in our Pittsburgh office.***</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></span></strong></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3">Responsibilities:</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559685":0,"335559738":281,"335559739":281}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Serve as the technical authority for electrical architecture and hardware design across Noctrix’s therapeutic wearable platforms.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Lead hands-on design and development of complex analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits for medical device systems, including schematic capture, PCB layout oversight, and component selection.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Architect robust electrical systems that meet the performance, reliability, and safety requirements of prescription medical devices operating in FDA-regulated environments.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Drive full lifecycle hardware development—from early concept and feasibility through detailed design, verification, validation, and transfer to manufacturing.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Perform and guide detailed electrical engineering analysis including signal integrity, power management design, noise mitigation, and system-level performance optimization.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Lead rigorous troubleshooting and root cause investigations for electrical and system-level issues during development, verification testing, and manufacturing.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Develop, review, and maintain high-quality design documentation in compliance with medical device quality systems, including design inputs/outputs, risk analysis, verification protocols, and traceability artifacts.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Ensure electrical designs support regulatory compliance requirements including IEC 60601 safety, EMC, and applicable medical device standards.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Work closely with firmware and systems teams to develop integrated hardware solutions that deliver reliable therapeutic performance and exceptional patient experience.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Mentor engineers and contribute to raising the technical depth and engineering rigor of the hardware team.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Support manufacturing partners and internal teams in design for manufacturability (DFM), testability (DFT), and scale-up to production.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Contribute to the identification and development of new electrical technologies, architectures, and hardware platforms aligned with Noctrix’s long-term product roadmap</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3">Requirements:</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559685":0,"335559738":281,"335559739":281}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical discipline (M.S. preferred)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Minimum 15 years of experience designing and developing complex electrical systems, preferably in medical devices or other regulated industries (e.g., aerospace, automotive, industrial safety systems)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Deep expertise in analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuit design, including schematic capture, PCB layout guidance, and component selection</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Strong proficiency with Altium Designer or similar professional PCB design tools</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Demonstrated experience architecting and delivering battery-powered embedded systems, including power management, DC-DC conversion, Li-ion battery management, and charging circuitry</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience designing systems using microcontrollers and embedded firmware interfaces, with working knowledge of C-based firmware development</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Strong understanding of common embedded communication protocols including USB, I²C, SPI, UART, and BLE</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience performing electrical analysis and simulation, including signal integrity, power integrity, and noise mitigation in compact electronic systems</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience designing for and supporting EMC/EMI compliance and testing, including familiarity with IEC 60601, EN 61326, or comparable standards</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Demonstrated experience delivering hardware–software integrated products from early concept through verification, validation, and commercialization</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience working within regulated development environments, including familiarity with FDA design controls, design history files (DHF), and traceable engineering documentation</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Exceptional hands-on engineering capability, with a proven ability to troubleshoot complex electrical and system-level issues</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to produce clear, rigorous engineering documentation including design analysis, test reports, verification protocols, and design rationale</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Strong communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams including firmware, mechanical engineering, product management, clinical, and manufacturing teams</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both engineering peers and executive leadership</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3">Preferred Qualifications:</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559685":0,"335559738":281,"335559739":281}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">M.S. in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience developing wearable medical devices or compact battery-powered consumer electronics</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience designing</span><strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">low-power embedded systems</span><span data-contrast="auto"> for continuous or wearable operation</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience working within </span><span data-contrast="auto">medical device quality systems </span><span data-contrast="auto">and regulated product development processes (e.g., FDA design controls, ISO 13485)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Demonstrated success leading complex hardware programs from early development through commercialization</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience collaborating with contract manufacturers and external development partners during product development and manufacturing scale-up</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3">Compensation:</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559685":0,"335559738":320,"335559739":80}"> </span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="●" data-font="" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"134225954":true,"134225961":true,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"●","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="34" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Base pay: $140,000–$160,000 per year + bonus</span></li> </ul>