Senior Principal Electrical Engineer

On-Site

Northridge, California, United States of America

Full time

R-800137

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 2 Oct 2026

At MiniMed, you can begin a lifelong career of exploration and innovation, while helping make a difference in the lives of people living with diabetes around the globe. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation for a more connected, compassionate world.

About the Role

MiniMed is seeking a highly experienced Senior Principal Electrical Engineer with specialized expertise in electrochemical biosensing to lead the development of next-generation medical devices. This role requires deep technical knowledge in biosensor design, electrochemical systems, and medical device regulations to drive innovation in diagnostic and therapeutic applications.

As a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer, you will play a critical leadership role in the design, development, and optimization of cutting-edge electrochemical glucose sensor technology for diabetes management. You will provide technical expertise, drive innovation, and guide cross-functional teams to deliver safe, effective, and reliable medical devices that improve patient outcomes. Candidates must be willing to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking, team environment.

Join a passionate team dedicated to transforming diabetes care through innovative sensor technology. You’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives and work with some of the brightest minds in the medical device industry.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned. ​

Technical Leadership:

• Lead the electrical design and development of advanced electrochemical glucose sensor systems, including circuitry, embedded systems, and signal processing algorithms.

• Define and execute verification and validation strategies for sensor electronics, ensuring compliance with relevant medical device standards (ISO 13485, IEC 60601, etc.).

• Drive innovation through the evaluation and adoption of new materials, sensor architectures, and low-power electronics.

• Oversee design documentation, risk analysis, and failure mode analysis (FMEA) for sensor-related components.

• Interface with external partners, suppliers, and research organizations to advance sensor technology.

• Present technical findings and project updates to executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

Design & Development:

• Architect electrical systems for continuous glucose monitors or other diagnostic platforms

• Develop signal conditioning circuits, analog front ends, and data acquisition systems for biosensor applications

• Design low-noise, high-precision potentiostat circuits and amperometric measurement systems

• Develop algorithms for signal processing, noise reduction, and biomarker detection

• Create electrical interfaces between biosensors and embedded systems

• Optimize sensor performance parameters including sensitivity, selectivity, and stability

• Drive innovation in sensor miniaturization, power optimization, and wireless connectivity

Technical Oversight:

• Collaborate with chemistry, mechanical, software, systems, and manufacturing teams to integrate sensor technology into commercial diabetes devices.

• Mentor and guide junior engineers and project teams in design best practices, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.

• Review and approve electrical designs, test protocols, and validation procedures

• Lead design reviews and risk analysis activities

Regulatory & Quality:

• Ensure designs comply with FDA regulations (21 CFR Part 820), IEC 60601, and ISO 13485

• Support regulatory submissions including 510(k) and PMA applications

• Implement design controls and verification/validation protocols per medical device standards

• Partner with regulatory and quality teams to support submissions, audits, and compliance activities.

Required Knowledge and Experience:

Requires a Bachelor's degree and minimum of 10 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience OR PhD with 6 years relevant experience.

Nice to Have:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with electrochemical biosensing systems

• Deep understanding of electrochemical principles (cyclic voltammetry, impedance spectroscopy, potentiometry)

• Experience with biosensor fabrication techniques and electrode materials

• Knowledge of biocompatibility requirements and sensor packaging for biological environments

• Experience with wireless communication protocols (Bluetooth, NFC) for medical devices

• Proficiency in circuit simulation tools (SPICE, Cadence) and PCB design (Altium )

• Deep knowledge of PCBA design and manufacturing processes

• Previous experience with continuous glucose monitoring or other implantable sensors

• Experience with ISO 14971 risk management processes

• Publication record in peer-reviewed journals related to biosensing

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

Benefits & Compensation

MiniMed offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package

At MiniMed, we put people first. A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values: We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every stage of your career and life.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$136,000.00 - $230,000.00

For roles located in California, Seattle WA, Washington DC, Boston MA, and New York City, the salary range is $150,000.00 - $256,000.00 USD.

Actual compensation may vary based on factors including experience, education, certifications, skills, market conditions, internal equity, and geographic location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Short Term Incentive (STI).

At MiniMed, we are committed to supporting the well-being and financial security of our employees. Regular employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for a robust benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as access to a Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, life insurance, long-term disability leave, and a dependent daycare spending account. In addition, all regular employees enjoy incentive plans, a 401(k) plan with company match, short-term disability coverage, paid time off and holidays, participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and access to our Employee Assistance Program. Eligible employees may also benefit from our Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement and Capital Accumulation Plan, subject to IRS minimum earnings requirements. Please note that “regular employees” refers to those who are not temporary staff, such as interns, and some benefits may not apply to employees in Puerto Rico.

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About MiniMed

MiniMed is a full-stack insulin delivery company dedicated to supporting people living with diabetes through every step of their journey — when and how they need it. For more than 40 years, we’ve been committed to redefining what’s possible: intelligent dosing systems designed for real life, predictive insights that stay a step ahead, and always on support when it’s needed most. At the heart of everything we do is a simple Mission: to make every day a better day for people with diabetes.

Learn more about our business, and our mission here ( .

It is the policy of MiniMed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, MiniMed will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

If you are applying to perform work for MiniMed in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here ( a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which MiniMed reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. MiniMed will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

MiniMed is a full-stack insulin delivery company dedicated to supporting people living with diabetes through every step of their journey — when and how they need it. With a heritage rooted in technology, empathy, and a relentless pursuit of innovation, we’re focused on one thing: making every day a better day for people with diabetes.

From our intelligent dosing systems that stay one step ahead to our always-on support when it’s needed most, we’re committed to building a connected system of care that works together and fits into everyday life, so people with diabetes can move through the day with fewer interruptions. Fewer second guesses. And more freedom to live in the moment.

We’re here to make better days possible for people with diabetes.

Joyful, messy, fully lived days. Days where things feel lighter, easier.

For more than four decades, we’ve been driven by this mission, delivering groundbreaking advancements in technology to help people live more fully, freely, and with greater confidence. At MiniMed, diabetes care is personal for us. Many of our employees have a connection to diabetes, whether they're living with it themselves or through family members and friends, and we all show up each day to help make the lives of our coworkers and loved ones easier.

Our people-first priority.

At MiniMed, we put our customers at the forefront of all we do, and that focus extends to our team as well. We're dedicated to creating a culture of belonging and providing our people with all the career-building resources you might need.

Our life-transforming technologies.

No matter what your role at our company, you're making a difference in the lives of people with diabetes. Our innovative inventions improve their day-to-day by helping lift the mental load and allowing diabetes to fade into the background, empowering them to live life on their own terms.

Our focus on the future.

We're chasing the dream of a world where people with diabetes can be free of that never-ending battle of balancing blood sugar. A world where better days are the norm, not the exception. Fresh faces and new viewpoints will help create our cutting-edge solutions and define the next generation of breakthroughs in care, so that a better day can start today.

It is the policy of MiniMed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, MiniMed will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

For sales reps and other patient facing field employees, going into a healthcare setting is considered an essential function of the job and we expect our employees to comply with all credentialing requirements at the hospitals or clinics they support.

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