Manager & Principal Electrical Engineer

Goddard•Beverly, MA

42d

About The Position

At Goddard, our most important asset is our people. We don't just work together; we thrive together. We foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and mutual support. We believe in taking exceptionally good care of each other because great teams build great solutions. If you are someone who embodies the values of accountability, inspiration, dedication, efficiency, innovation, integrity, quality, and reliability, we want you on our team. Come be a part of a workplace where your ideas are valued, your growth is encouraged, and your contributions make a real impact. Join us in shaping the future of transformative technology – together. Goddard is seeking a highly motived Manager & Principal Electrical Engineer to join the electrical engineering team designing state-of-the-art medical devices and robotic systems. This is a player-coach role, you’ll lead a small team internally while also staying hands-on and driving engineering excellence in your own client work. You’ll be expected to lead by example, uphold our high standards, and continuously refine your skills to deliver outstanding results across all responsibilities. The ideal candidate should possess a broad understanding of the electronic technology landscape and the desire to keep up with the changes in technology. The ability to define the system and hardware architecture for a given system and participate in the definition of the software architecture.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field with 10+ years of experience.
Proficiency in PCB design tools (e.g., Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, OrCAD) and circuit simulation software (e.g., SPICE).
Experience with microcontrollers (ARM Cortex, STM32, PIC, etc.)
Strong understanding of digital and analog circuit design.
Familiarity with communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, Ethernet).
Experience with debugging tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG.
Previous experience in product development
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot and debug electronic circuits.

Nice To Haves

Experience in medical and life sciences with 60601 and/or 61010 or other regulated industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

Design and develop embedded systems including hardware schematics, PCB layouts, and firmware.
Lead architecture decisions for embedded platforms and ensure scalability and reliability.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical, software, and systems engineers.
Conduct design reviews, testing, and validation of embedded systems.
Optimize power consumption, performance, and cost of embedded solutions.
Troubleshoot and debug hardware and firmware issues.
Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices
Lead technical projects from concept to commercialization, including designing, prototyping, testing, and implementing electrical systems.
Collaborate with external partners, suppliers, and contract manufacturers to ensure successful product development and manufacturing processes.
Communicate issues and solutions to both internal and external customers.
Support the director and business development in the creation of quotes for new projects.

Benefits

Flexible Time Off: Benefit from our generous flexible time off policy. We also provide sick leave and bereavement time because we understand that not all time off is for fun.
Retirement Savings: Invest in your future with a 401(k)-retirement plan. Goddard contributes 3% of your annual salary directly into your 401(k) account—regardless of your own contributions.
Health Coverage: Access to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family. Goddard contributes 80% of monthly premiums for all medical plan options.
Family Support: To take the time you need to welcome the newest member of your family, Goddard offer 6 weeks fully paid parental leave with support of PFML state programs.
Company Engagement: Engage with your colleagues through a variety of regular company and team events, including weekly social hours, Athletic Club outings, and department outings.

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