Pulse Biosciences, Inc. · 1 day ago
Manager, Electrical Engineering
Hayward, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$160K/yr - $190K/yr
8+ years expPulse Biosciences is a novel bioelectric medicine company committed to health innovation that has the potential to improve the quality of life for patients. As the Manager of Electrical Engineering, you will lead and manage the electrical engineering organization, providing technical direction across the full product lifecycle of Class II/III medical devices.
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Responsibilities
Lead and contribute to the design, debug, and characterization of high-voltage, mixed-signal circuits within complex Class II/III medical devices
Provide both technical direction and hands-on guidance in system architecture, high-voltage isolation strategies, analog/digital circuit design, power delivery, and safety-critical subsystems
Lead and coordinate lab activities, including board bring-up, troubleshooting, and advanced system debugging using oscilloscopes, HV probes, and other specialized test equipment
Oversee and contribute to the preparation, execution, and review of design verification and validation protocols, characterization reports, and risk management activities and documentation (FMEAs, hazard analyses, trace matrices)
Manage sustaining engineering activities, including leading root cause investigations, directly contributing as needed with troubleshooting of production assemblies and field returns, and implementing design updates to improve reliability and maintain compliance
Collaborate cross-functionally with Systems, Mechanical, Software, Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory teams to ensure effective design transfer, manufacturing scale-up, and long-term support of released products
Ensure robust design control and documentation practices, including authorship and critical review of product requirements, specifications, verification reports, and design history file elements
Maintain full ownership of design documentation, including user driven product requirements, detailed product specifications, characterization and verification reports, and traceability matrices
Serve as a technical point of escalation for field issues, providing both leadership and hands-on support during investigations and corrective action activities
Lead and contribute to technical design reviews, internal audits, and regulatory inspections as a subject matter expert in high-voltage electrical design
Actively foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement, setting the standard by working alongside the team in both technical and organizational capacities
Recommend and implement process improvements to increase team productivity, product quality, and development efficiency
Ensure compliance with FDA regulations, ISO 13485, IEC 60601, EMC/EMI design and compliance testing, and company policies, while maintaining positive and cooperative communication across all levels of the organization
Recruit, hire and maintain a high-performing team to drive and achieve Company goals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required
8+ years' experience in electrical engineering with direct experience in high-voltage medical device design
4+ years' experience in leadership or management roles
Experience delivering Class II/III FDA-regulated products
Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to mentor, motivate, and develop high-performing engineering teams
Strong technical problem-solving ability to support both new product development and sustaining engineering activities
Proficient in reading, interpreting, and reviewing circuit schematics and PCB layouts
Hands-on experience with board bring-up, lab-based debugging, and characterization of high-voltage systems
Proficient with common lab equipment including oscilloscopes, high-voltage probes, network analyzers, SMU's, power supplies, and precision DMMs
Solid knowledge of high-voltage safety, creepage/clearance, insulation, CTI, and EMI/EMC design and compliance testing
Familiarity with electro-mechanical integration including harness design, connectors, and HV assemblies
Strong working knowledge of medical device design controls, risk management (ISO 14971), and regulatory standards (IEC 60601-1, ISO 13485)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels of the organization, including executives, regulatory bodies, and cross-functional teams
Ability to manage multiple priorities, delegate effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Strong organizational and follow-up skills with attention to detail and compliance
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and take initiative in both short- and long-range planning
Ability to foster cross-functional collaboration, build consensus, and drive results
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time; overnight and/or international travel may be required
Ability to lift 10–15 pounds
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Desired experience with Altium, Allegro, or OrCAD Cadence
Exposure to scripting or programming for hardware test automation; familiarity with Python or similar languages preferred
Proficient knowledge and skill in Microsoft Office Suite applications and requirements management tools (e.g., Aligned Elements preferred, but exposure to DOORS, Jama, etc.)
Benefits
A variety of health insurance plans and supplemental insurance options
401k retirement savings plan
Stock options awards
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Flexible work schedule
Wellness program
Onsite gym
Mindfulness classes
Company
Pulse Biosciences, Inc.
Pulse Biosciences is the inventor and sole proprietor of Nanosecond Pulsed Field Ablation™ (nsPFA™) technology.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$233.34MKey Investors
Virginia Catalyst
2023-05-01Post Ipo Equity· $65M
2021-07-01Post Ipo Equity· $50M
2020-06-16Post Ipo Equity· $30M
Leadership Team
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Darrin Uecker
Chief Technology Officer
Kevin Danahy
Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)
Recent News
2025-12-18
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