Principal Electrical Systems Engineer – Advanced Development

SharkNinja

About The Position

SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people’s lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market, and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 3,600+ associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world. At SharkNinja, our mission to positively impact people's lives every day in every home around the world drives us to innovate with purpose. We’re designers and doers, thinkers and tinkerers—committed to creating products that delight consumers. As we continue to grow, we are excited to add a Principal Electrical Systems Engineer – Advanced Development to our global engineering team. OVERVIEW SharkNinja (creator of the Shark® and Ninja® brands) offers a fast-paced, collaborative environment with opportunities to push the boundaries of consumer product innovation. We are looking for a creative and hands-on electrical systems engineer with a strong foundation in multidisciplinary product development and a passion for exploring emerging technologies. In this early-stage role, you’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to help define, prototype, and evaluate future product platforms—bridging concept to feasibility and enabling new product directions. Why You’ll Love Working Here: You get to build real prototypes — fast. You’ll explore emerging tech in sensors, embedded systems, power electronics, wireless, and more. Your ideas directly influence future Shark & Ninja products. You’ll work with a small, highly skilled team of builders, tinkerers, and inventors. Access to full labs, tools, and rapid prototyping gear. A startup-like innovation vibe backed by a global consumer brand.

Requirements

Strong problem-solving skills and curiosity about how systems interact.
Comfortable working in ambiguous, fast-paced environments focused on innovation.
Excellent collaboration and communication skills across technical and non-technical teams.
Demonstrated initiative and ownership of assigned projects and deliverables.
Passion for working with emerging technologies and learning new tools and methods.
Systems integration across electrical, embedded, and mechanical components
Analog/digital circuit design, including A/D, D/A, filters, and signal integrity
Power electronics (AC/DC, flyback, buck/boost, basic regulatory considerations)
Embedded systems: microcontrollers (ARM, 8/16-bit), memory, and interfaces
Sensor technologies: IMUs, ToF, IR, cameras, magnetometers, etc.
Wireless communication: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (basic integration)
Hands-on prototyping: Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or equivalent
BSc or MS in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline
12–20 years of experience in product development or advanced R&D
Experience in early-stage prototyping, feasibility evaluation, and cross-functional collaboration

Nice To Haves

Exposure to edge AI / ML integration is a plus

Responsibilities

Contribute to system architecture and early-stage development across electrical, embedded, and software domains.
Lead design and validation of reusable electrical and embedded modules.
Support the creation and refinement of system-level requirements and functional architectures.
Design, build, and test early prototypes to validate feasibility and inform product direction.
Evaluate emerging technologies and assess applicability for next-generation platforms.
Collaborate with global engineering, ID/UX, product, and manufacturing teams.
Participate in system integration and risk analysis activities across multi-disciplinary subsystems.
Assist in design reviews and ensure alignment with EMC, safety, and design validation (DVT) requirements.