Senior Electrical Engineer

Advanced Instruments and Nova Biomedical are now united under one brand, Nova Biomedical, marking a major milestone in our journey to deliver greater value to our customers. By combining our strengths, we're accelerating innovation, supporting critical workflows, and delivering world-class service across the biopharmaceutical and clinical markets.

Job Summary:

Nova Biomedical is seeking a motivated Software Engineer II to contribute to the development and maintenance of full-stack Windows Presentation Foundation applications for medical device systems. Working with guidance from experienced engineers, this role will develop XAML-based user interfaces using WPF and MVVM, implement C# application logic, work with SQL databases and data-access components, and support instrument communication interfaces.

The Software Engineer II will also participate in software testing, troubleshooting, documentation, and cross-functional development activities throughout the software development lifecycle. This position is well suited for an early-career engineer with strong programming fundamentals, practical exposure to .NET application development, and an interest in learning within a collaborative, regulated engineering environment.

Responsibilities:

• Develop high-level and detailed architectures for electronic and firmware subsystems.
• Create detailed specifications, circuit designs, calculations, analyses, and simulations for major hardware and firmware components.
• Design, develop, modify, and evaluate analog, digital, mixed-signal, and electromechanical circuits, components, and integrated circuitry.
• Determine appropriate design approaches and technical parameters.
• Establish operating data, conduct experimental testing, and evaluate results against defined requirements.
• Select components and equipment based on technical specifications, performance, availability, reliability, and product requirements.
• Coordinate the fabrication and assembly of printed circuit board assemblies and other electrical subassemblies for conceptual models and prototypes.
• Debug electronic hardware and firmware and provide technical direction to assigned team members as needed.
• Prepare and maintain controlled engineering documentation, including:
  • Technical specifications
  • Electrical schematics
  • PCB design inputs
  • Bills of materials
  • Engineering analyses
  • Test protocols and records
• Lead and participate in design reviews, technical feasibility assessments, and engineering investigations.
• Evaluate new technologies, components, tools, and processes for potential use in new or enhanced products.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve technical and product issues.
• Assess supplier and vendor capabilities to support product-development requirements.
• Support design verification and validation activities.
• Support product safety, electromagnetic interference and compatibility, and other regulatory compliance activities.
• Support design transfer to manufacturing, including design for manufacturability and design for test.
• Create, document, and manage cable routing, cable harnesses, and cable-management standards.
• Identify and solve complex technical problems with minimal supervision.
• Maintain strong organization, attention to detail, and technical documentation throughout the product-development lifecycle.

Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline required; master’s degree preferred.
• 5 to 8+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience, including experience in regulated product development.
• Demonstrated experience with analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuit design.
• Experience with electromechanical system design and integration.
• Proficiency with schematic-capture and PCB-design tools.
• Experience with the Altium 365 tool suite preferred.
• Experience with analog and digital circuit-simulation tools such as PSpice.
• Working knowledge of product-safety, electromagnetic interference, electromagnetic compatibility, and regulated product-development requirements.
• Experience developing technical specifications, electrical schematics, PCB design inputs, bills of materials, analyses, and test documentation.
• Experience selecting components based on technical requirements, performance, reliability, availability, and lifecycle considerations.
• Experience leading or participating in technical design reviews.
• Experience supporting prototype fabrication, assembly, bring-up, and testing.
• Experience troubleshooting electronic hardware and firmware.
• Experience supporting design verification, validation, regulatory compliance, and design transfer.
• Knowledge of design for manufacturability and design for test principles.
• Experience creating or managing cable routing, cable harnesses, and cable-management standards.
• Ability to operate common electrical laboratory equipment, including:
  • Oscilloscopes
  • Multimeters
  • Power supplies
  • Electronic loads
  • Signal generators
• Experience developing electrical systems for medical devices or laboratory instrumentation preferred.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and technical problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and manufacturing partners.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Ability to work in a typical professional office and electronics laboratory environment.
• Ability to use standard office and engineering equipment, including computers and electrical laboratory instruments.
• Ability to remain stationary and perform computer-based design, analysis, simulation, and documentation work for extended periods.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to handle electronic components, prototypes, test fixtures, cables, and laboratory equipment.
• Visual acuity sufficient to inspect electronic assemblies, review schematics, monitor test equipment, and analyze technical data.
• Ability to participate in prototype assembly, hardware debugging, testing, and engineering laboratory activities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders through verbal, written, and electronic communication.

Why Work for Nova Biomedical

• Flexible Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• Competitive 401k company match
• Bonus Program, Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Generous Tuition reimbursement
• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements
• Professional development, engagement and events
• Company marketplace for lunch and snacks in our Norwood, MA, Billerica, MA and Westbrook, ME offices
• Company subsidized cafeteria in our Waltham, MA office

Work Location: Onsite in Waltham, MA

Targeted Salary Range: $135,000 to $150,000 annually

Nova Biomedical believes in transparency and integrity throughout all we do, including compensation. The provided salary range for this role represents the expected base salary or hourly rate for this opening. Actual compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and may vary based on individual factors such as location, skills, and education.

At Nova Biomedical, we’re not just building instruments, we’re powering breakthroughs that improve lives. Our smart, science-driven solutions are trusted in over 100 countries to speed drug development and enhance patient care.

Our integration brings together more than 70 years of scientific excellence with Nova’s cutting-edge innovation, forming a powerhouse of precision, purpose, and possibility. With FDA-registered, ISO-certified manufacturing, more than 125 FDA approvals, and industry-trusted diagnostics, we’re setting new standards in quality and reliability. Nova Biomedical is proud to be a global leader in osmolality testing and biotechnology and in vitro diagnostic (IVD) instrumentation, dedicated to advancing patient care and scientific discovery with a legacy that continues to shape the future of life sciences.

With headquarters in Norwood and Waltham, Massachusetts, and a global team of nearly 2,000 employees, we’re building a collaborative, empowered culture grounded in shared values: Customer Centricity, Ingenuity, Ownership & Accountability, Collaboration, and Integrity.

Working at Nova Biomedical means joining a mission-driven organization where your contributions matter. Whether you're in engineering, science, manufacturing, or support, you’ll be part of a team that values innovation, invests in your growth, and is committed to making a real-world impact on global health.

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