Electrical Engineer

XII Medical
Union City, CA

Position Summary

XII Medical is seeking a hands-on, highly motivated Electrical Engineer to join our growing team. This role will contribute directly to the design, development, and testing of innovative medical device systems supporting next-generation sleep apnea therapies.


As part of a small, fast-moving team, you will work across the full product lifecycle—from concept through development and verification—requiring strong technical depth, attention to detail, and a willingness to take ownership.


Key Responsibilities

Design & Development

  • Design, develop, and iterate on electrical systems and components for implantable or external medical devices
  • Create schematics, perform circuit design, and support PCB layout and review
  • Contribute to system architecture, including integration with firmware and mechanical components
  • Evaluate components and technologies to support performance, reliability, and scalability

Prototyping & Testing

  • Build, debug, and test prototypes in a hands-on lab environment
  • Develop and execute test plans to evaluate system performance, reliability, and safety
  • Troubleshoot electrical and system-level issues and implement effective solutions
  • Analyze test data and document results clearly and accurately

Product Development & Quality

  • Support verification and validation (V&V) activities in alignment with design controls
  • Contribute to technical documentation, including design specifications, test protocols, and reports
  • Ensure work meets high standards for quality, traceability, and reproducibility
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet clinical, regulatory, and user needs

Collaboration & Execution

  • Partner closely with cross-functional teams including mechanical engineering, clinical, and operations
  • Communicate progress, risks, and solutions clearly and proactively
  • Operate with a high degree of ownership in a small team—balancing independent work with collaboration

Operational Ownership

  • Take initiative to identify challenges, improve processes, and drive work forward
  • Manage multiple priorities and timelines with strong attention to detail
  • Maintain a high standard of professionalism, collaboration, reliability, and accountability


Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
  • 3–6+ years of experience in electrical engineering, preferably in medical devices or a regulated industry
  • Experience with circuit design, schematic capture, and PCB development
  • Hands-on experience with prototyping, testing, and debugging electronic systems
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently in a small, fast-paced environment

Preferred

  • Experience with implantable or wearable medical devices
  • Familiarity with low-power design, analog/digital systems, and signal processing
  • Experience working within design controls and regulated environments (e.g., FDA, ISO 13485)
  • Exposure to system integration (hardware + firmware)
  • Experience supporting verification and validation (V&V) activities

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