Principal Electrical Engineering Tech

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 4,100 associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.

Director of Electrical Engineering
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Director of Electrical Engineering to lead our electrical engineering team in the design and development of innovative consumer products. This role is ideal for a hands‑on leader with deep technical expertise in power electronics and embedded systems, and a strong background in driving products from early concept through to high‑volume production.

Lead and manage the electrical engineering team responsible for designing, prototyping, and validating electrical systems for consumer products.

Provide technical leadership in power electronics, embedded systems, circuit design, and hardware development processes.

Collaborate cross‑functionally with industrial design, mechanical engineering, product development, manufacturing, and R&D teams to ensure seamless integration and execution.

Drive continuous improvement in design quality, performance, and manufacturability.

Support the integration of power systems, including power conversion, motor control, and energy‑efficient solutions.

Ensure embedded system architecture and implementation meets performance, scalability, and reliability goals.

Work closely with manufacturing and operations teams to implement effective DFM (Design for Manufacturability) and DFT (Design for Testability) practices.

Partner with external suppliers and contract manufacturers to ensure high‑quality, cost‑effective solutions.

Manage design validation testing (DVT) and compliance processes to meet regulatory requirements (UL, FCC, CE, IEC, etc.).

Mentor and develop engineering team members, helping grow individual capabilities and team performance.

8+ years of experience in electrical engineering, with 3+ years in a technical leadership or management role.

Strong expertise in power electronics, including power conversion, motor control, and battery systems.

Experience in developing and launching high‑volume consumer electronics.

Deep understanding of DFM, DFT, and regulatory compliance in hardware development.

Strong leadership, organizational, and project management skills.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts (HSA) with company contribution, 401(k) retirement plan with matching, employee stock purchase program, life insurance, AD&D, short‑term disability insurance, long‑term disability insurance, generous paid time off, company holidays, parental leave, identity theft protection, pet insurance, pre‑paid legal insurance, backup child and eldercare days, product discounts, referral bonus program, and more.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at View email address on click.appcast.io.