At huMannity Medtec, you don’t just build a career—you help change lives. As a nonprofit medical research and development organization with a nearly 40-year legacy of innovation, we pioneer life‑enhancing technologies for patients with unmet healthcare needs, turning bold ideas into real-world solutions through collaboration across engineering, science, and clinical expertise. Here, curiosity is encouraged, challenges are meaningful, and every project has the potential to make a lasting human impact—because improving lives isn’t just our mission, it’s what we do every day.
We truly understand the need for balance and, among other things and offer a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off. That’s 26 long weekends a year!
We are seeking an exceptional Senior Director of Electrical Engineering to lead the electrical engineering department as we advance transformative bioelectronic, implantable medical device platforms. This role is ideal for a visionary leader who thrives at the intersection of deep technical engagement, strategic execution, and mission-driven impact.
As a senior leader, you will work closely with the executive leadership team, shaping both near-term execution and long-term technology strategy. You will be instrumental in building and evolving the organization, mentoring future leaders, and fostering a hands-on, high-performance engineering culture aligned to our non-profit mission: improving the[JR1] lives of patients worldwide.
This role blends hands-on technical leadership with enterprise-level strategy, requiring someone who can shift from circuit-level detail to boardroom-level decision-making with ease.
Technical Leadership
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Define and own the electrical engineering strategy for next-generation active implantable medical device platforms
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Drive the design, development, and testing of complex bioelectronic systems comprised of PCB design, stimulation, power management, wireless communication, and sensing technologies
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Serve as a thought leader in cross-functional collaboration with mechanical, software, and biomedical engineering teams, with the goal of reviewing designs, guiding tradeoff decisions, and solving critical problems.
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Drive innovation in miniaturization, communication, and power control of implantable systems
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Ensure compliance with FDA regulations, ISO standards, and quality management systems
Team Leadership & Development
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Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of engineers across multiple product development activities
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Balance strategic oversight with real-time support and mentorship, especially on high-risk or high-impact technical challenges
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Encourage a culture of ownership, intellectual curiosity, and continuous learning
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Prioritize team member development and career advancement
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Establish clear technical vision while empowering team members to contribute their expertise
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Conduct performance evaluations, provide career guidance, and support continuing education initiatives
Strategic & Operational Management
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Work with R&D leadership to define technical roadmaps aligned with business objectives
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Collaborate with Regulatory Affairs, Clinical, and Manufacturing teams throughout product lifecycle
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Manage engineering budgets, resource allocation, and project timelines
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Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes and methodologies
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Serve as a key engineering voice at the executive table, partnering closely with the C-Suite on technology strategy, organizational growth, and long-term platform vision
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Translate mission-driven objectives into clear electrical engineering roadmaps that balance innovation, quality, risk, and speed
Education & Experience:
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Master's Degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering preferred
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Minimum 15 years of progressive electrical engineering experience in medical device development or similar technological, regulated environments
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Minimum 7+ years of direct people management experience with demonstrated leadership success
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Demonstrated success delivering complex products from concept-to-completion with on-time product development cycles
Technical Expertise
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Deep understanding of analog and digital circuit design, power management, and RF/Wireless technologies
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Proficiency in EMC/EMI design considerations
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Knowledge of medical device regulations (such as FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 14708, ISO 13485, IEC 60601)
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Familiarity with design controls, risk management (ISO 14971), and verification/validation processes
Leadership Competencies
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Excellent communication skills with ability to translate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences in a clear and concise manner
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Proven ability to build high-performing teams and foster a collaborative culture
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Contribute towards and inspire the team to create novel therapy solutions and perform Intellectual Property filing
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Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make sound decisions under pressure
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Experience and passion for mentoring and developing early-career engineers
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience with neurostimulation devices, cardiac implants, and/or drug delivery systems
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Background in circuit design & simulation, PCB assembly, signal processing, embedded software control, advanced control systems
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Experience with US and International regulatory requirements
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