Principal Electrical Engineer

Principal Electrical Engineer

Nextern · Maple Grove, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-02

Salary: USD 130,000–175,000

Workplace: on_site

Department: Engineering

Description

At Nextern, we inspire with passion, impact with significance, and act with integrity.. Nextern partners with OEMs, clinicians, and innovators to design, develop, and manufacture world-class medical devices across the full product lifecycle. From single-use disposables to fully integrated systems to precision components, our teams work as an extension of yours to solve patient needs and improve lives worldwide.

As a Principal Electrical Engineer, you will play a critical role in the design, development, and testing of electrical and electronic systems for medical devices. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary engineering team and engage directly with clients to ensure product excellence and compliance with regulatory standards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and manage the design and implementation of complex electronic systems.
• Oversee and mentor junior engineers and technical staff.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product requirements and specifications.
• Conduct analysis of electrical systems, creating schematics and detailed technical documentation.
• Implement testing protocols to verify adherence to performance and functional criteria.
• Resolve technical challenges and perform root cause analysis on issues that arise.
• Act as the primary technical interface with clients, maintaining strong communication to deliver project updates and address concerns.
• Maintain knowledge of industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory requirements to drive innovation.
• Contribute to design reviews and project planning discussions.

Requirements

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in electrical engineering, with a focus on medical devices.
• Proficient in electronic hardware design and understanding of both analog and digital circuitry.
• Experience with testing equipment and debugging tools.
• Familiarity with embedded firmware development, preferably using C and C++.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to mentor junior team members.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of design software such as Altium
• Master’s Degree or higher

Salary Range for This Position: $130,000 - $175,000 depending on skills and experience

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off, Personal Days, AND Birthday Holiday!
• Lifetime Membership Subsidy and Wellness Resources
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Taco Thursdays!!!

Nextern is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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