Company Overview

Join us for an enriching journey with Outset, a trailblazing medical device company that is revolutionizing the field of dialysis. Our focus is to create one high performing team, obsessed with progress, in an atmosphere that is brimming with transformative opportunities. The heart of our mission is pioneering a groundbreaking technology that redefines the landscape of dialysis, streamlining complexity and cost, because patients deserve “better” now, not some day. 

At Outset we’re revolutionizing an industry and changing lives. We’re impacting what the future of dialysis looks like by creating a first-of-its-kind technology in order to reduce the cost and complexity of dialysis. FDA cleared for use across care settings, from the hospital to the clinic to the home, the Tablo® Hemodialysis System harnesses modern technology for a new holistic approach to dialysis care. We’re giving providers time back to focus on patient care. And we’re giving patients the power to take control of their life and get back to enjoying the things they love.

Position Overview

The Principal Electrical Engineer will join the Research & Development organization in designing, developing, and testing novel electronic systems based on medical operating devices. Areas of responsibilities includes the creation of hardware, firmware, and software components; specification and selection; system and subsystem integration; and verification and validation in accordance with standards and satisfaction of requirements. The Senior Electrical Engineer must also be able to write detailed electrical specifications, test procedures/reports and generate design documentation. Ease of traveling off-site and excellent customer service skills are important within the scope of field.

Essential Job Functions

Designs, develops, and tests analog, digital, and circuits in commercialized medical devices and automated test systems.
Builds prototypes and proves design feasibility, functionality, and performance.
Supports Manufacturing in troubleshooting operations involving medical devices through assembly and tests.
Evaluates and selects components and generates component specifications as well as functional and test specifications.
Documents all phases of the design including requirements, specifications, plans, reviews, test procedures, and test reports.
Identifies, evaluates, and recommends key suppliers based on electrical technical abilities, experience, history, and certifications.
Facilitates and maintains constant communications with key suppliers and internal stakeholders during project development.
Is familiar with PCB design and layout.
Works with cross functional departments such as Product Development, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Quality, Reliability, and Manufacturing.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements/Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. M.S. is preferred.
Minimum of 9 years of experience or more of practical experience in circuit or system design, development, integration, or testing.
Familiar with applicable standards and regulations for medical device design.
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
Excellent organization, documentation, and written/verbal communication skills.
Experience with the generation, review, and understanding of formal engineering drawings and documents required for the fabrication and assembly.
Experience working with vendors and contract manufacturers for fabrication and assembly.
Experience with the use of basic laboratory instruments and tools (e.g. DMM, mixed signal oscilloscope, logic analyzer, spectrum analyzer, and network analyzer).
Ability to work in a fast paced environment with strong collaboration skills.
Strong team leadership skills and the ability to work independently.

National Salary Range

National Salary Range (Remote)

$193,000—$261,000 USD

Company Culture

At Outset, we believe every person matters. Every Outsetter, every patient, every caregiver. Because we are here to create a revolution, and we believe in doing that by innovating everywhere with intelligent speed. Our team expects nothing less than our best display of strengths and skills, and we find joy in working together for a common goal. At Outset, we believe that curiosity, ingenuity and conviction in the power of technology will transform the lives of dialysis patients and providers.

And this doesn’t happen by accident. It starts with our live onboarding program, Bold Beginnings, which serves as an incubator for cross-functional team-building, an immersion in Outset’s history, jam-packed interactive sessions with executive leadership and a crash-course in the mission and purpose of what we do. It continues with our one-of-a-kind management program designed to build the best managers in the industry. In SPARK!, people managers across functions come together to master three pivotal conversations: 1) the priority conversation, 2) the performance conversation, and 3) the growth conversation. They do this in an environment that challenges, supports, and broadens mindsets.

We are fueled by the opportunity to give people their lives back. And we believe that it begins with YOU, our future Outsetter. At Outset, we’ve designed a professional world that our employees are honored and impassioned to belong to, one that offers challenge, the ability to collaborate with great people, and opportunities to build skill and expertise in a fulfilling career.

An opportunity at Outset Medical won’t just be about finding a job. Our culture revolves around the principles of moving farther, faster, together, so working here feels like a masterclass in peak performance, for individuals and teams.

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Outset Medical is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, age, or any other protected status set forth in federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization.

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