Full Spectrum · 22 hours ago
Principal Electric Engineer (Contract)
Westborough, MA
Contract
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$85/hr - $135/hr
8+ years expFull Spectrum partners with leading companies in MedTech to develop cutting-edge medical devices. They are seeking a talented and motivated Principal Electrical Engineer to lead the system architecture and design of complex PCBAs for medical device systems. The role involves creating robust schematics, executing PCB layouts, and collaborating with various engineering teams to ensure high-quality designs.
HealthcareSoftwareHealth Care
Responsibilities
Lead the system architecture and design of complex, custom PCBAs based on modern microcontrollers (e.g., ARM Cortex-M/R) and Single Board Computers (SBCs / System-on-Modules) for medical device systems
Create robust schematics for digital and analog circuitry, including power management (PMICs, DC-DC converters), memory interfaces, and sensor integration
Execute multilayer PCB layouts with a focus on signal integrity and power integrity
Interface with a diverse range of protocols and peripherals including Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, Ethernet (GbE), RS-485, CAN Bus, and various SPI/I2C sensors
Design and integrate advanced display systems, specifically focusing on LVDS/MIPI DSI interfaces and capacitive touchscreens for use in surgical or diagnostic environments
Generate all necessary design documents required for the client’s Technical File
Ensure all designs are optimized for manufacturability (DFM), testing (DFT), and comply with EMI/EMC regulatory standards
Collaborate with Firmware, Software and Test Engineers to bring up BSPs, collaborate on timing requirements, register-level configurations, power and state management, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and cybersecurity hardware integration
Qualification
Required
8-10+ years of electrical hardware design, preferably in consulting or fast-paced product environment
Strong knowledge of Altium Designer for complex, multi-sheet designs and library management
Proven track record with ST STM32 or NXP i.MX processors
Deep understanding of impedance control, differential pair routing, and length matching for high-speed interfaces like DDR4, PCIe, and USB 3.0
Experience working with medical device development standards such as IEC 60601, including experience implementing hardware-level patient and operator protection, isolation and leakage current management and immunity to interference, in accordance with the standard
Expert-level use of oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and logic analyzers for hardware bring-up and root-cause failure analysis
Experience working with Quality and Regulatory teams to provide input for Risk Analysis per ISO 14971
Proven track record of executing tasks to a project schedule while managing scope creep and technical debt
Ability to explain complex technical trade-offs to non-technical client stakeholders
Preferred
Programming experience (C/C++, Python, Verilog, VHDL)
Deep knowledge of regulatory standards (UL, IEC 60601-1, 60601-2, etc.)
FPGA design experience, including familiarity with HDL (Verilog or VHDL)
Experience with IEC 62133 for rechargeable lithium-ion battery integration in portable devices
Experience managing Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRTLs) engagements, from quotations, lab selections, test plan / technical file development, on-site testing support, non-compliance resolution
Company
Full Spectrum
Full Spectrum Software is a software company which provides software solutions to healthcare industry.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-03-08Private Equity
2021-03-08Acquired
Leadership Team
Matt Eisendrath
President and Chief Commercial Officer
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