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Senior Principal Electrical Engineer

Boston Scientific
United States, California, Irvine
Aug 21, 2025

Additional Location(s): N/A

Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit- High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we'll give you the opportunity to harness all that's within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we'll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you'll be supported in progressing - whatever your ambitions.

About the role:

Boston Scientific is looking for a Senior Principal/Fellow Electrical Engineer. You will be responsible for providing electrical and electronic engineering support and expertise in the definition, design, development and test of products in accordance with the Quality system standards, Design Controls and customer requirements. Ensures products are designed to facilitate manufacturability.

Your responsibilities will include:



  • May work with R&D leadership to define technical roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
  • Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes and methodologies.
  • Collaborate with Regulatory Affairs, Clinical, Quality and Manufacturing teams etc. throughout product lifecycle.
  • Participate in executive reviews and strategic planning sessions.
  • Maintains substantial knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories in their particular area of expertise.
  • Provides critical design and technical problem resolution.
  • Assume technical lead in the design, development, and testing of complex bioelectronic systems comprised of PCB design, stimulation, power management, wireless communication, and sensing technologies, etc.
  • May lead projects or project teams with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity.
  • Can work independently within functional / divisional policies while maintaining good communication with functional and cross-functional teams.
  • May help with technical recruitment, training, and ongoing support of staff.
  • Provides technical guidance, training and mentorship to less senior staff contributing to their ongoing development within the company.
  • Provides feedback to the development staff on customer specific enhancements as well as new applications for base product in accordance with Quality System requirements.
  • Ensures new products or product enhancements are designed to facilitate transfer to manufacturing in a timely fashion and in accordance with Quality System requirements. Facilitates the process of transferring products from development to manufacturing.
  • Ensures that engineering testing and documentation is in accordance with regulatory requirements for approval of products by the regulatory agencies of the countries into which the products will be marketed.
  • Works with patent attorneys in documenting innovative ideas, reviewing patent application, and supporting Freedom to Operate Analysis.
  • Converts complex information to compelling business context and advice.
  • Presents convincing arguments for complex ideas and projects at cross-functional meetings in a way that persuades others to agree on recommendation and/or approach, when appropriate.



Required qualification:



  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline or equivalent experience. Master's degree or higher in engineering is preferred.
  • 10+ years' experience in medical device design or similar products.
  • Experience working under and knowledge of quality systems designed to meet FDA/EU regulatory requirements.
  • Experience and knowledge of pre-clinical testing of medical products.
  • Ability to travel 20% of the time.



Preferred qualifications:



  • Demonstrates strong proficiency in Electrical Engineering, especially in analog circuit design.
  • Ability to adapt and learn quickly leveraging knowledge towards the contribution of projects.
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office tools for documentation, analyzing data, presenting data or ideas, etc.
  • Ability to use Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools to manipulate and analyze data sets.
  • Competence in the use of Electronics CAD software (Altium) for schematic capture and PCB layout is preferred.
  • Professional, clear verbal and written communications skills required.
  • Ability to work independently or in a team setting as required.



Requisition ID:612241

Minimum Salary:$127900

Maximum Salary: $243000

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) - see www.bscbenefitsconnect.com--will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.

Compensation for non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation for exempt, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

For MA positions: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most - united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do - as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn't just business, it's personal. And if you're a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve.

Boston Scientific Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of its equal employment policy, the Company will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements. As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company's policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.

Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specificprohibited substancetest requirements for safety-sensitive positions. This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a prohibited substance test as a requirement. The goal of the prohibited substance testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.


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