Senior Electronics Design Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 2, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 9, 2026. GE HealthCare scores A on the Alion truth index.
Job Description Summary
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Electronics Design Engineer to lead the design and development of advanced mixed-signal electronic assemblies for next-generation handheld ultrasound systems. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in high-density analog and digital circuit design, simulation, PCB development, board bring-up, verification, and regulatory-compliant product development.This role requires hands-on technical leadership throughout the product lifecycle, from concept and architecture through design, verification, certification, and production release. The engineer will work closely with systems, software, mechanical, manufacturing, quality, and regulatory teams to develop innovative, reliable, and high-performance medical electronics that meet stringent safety and regulatory requirements.
GE Healthcare is a leading global medical technology and digital solutions innovator. Our mission is to improve lives in the moments that matter. Unlock your ambition, turn ideas into world-changing realities, and join an organization where every voice makes a difference, and every difference builds a healthier world.
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Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Electronics Architecture & Design
- Design and develop complex mixed-signal electronic assemblies incorporating:
- High-speed digital circuits
- Analog signal conditioning circuits
- Power management and battery-powered systems
- Embedded processors, microcontrollers, FPGAs, and memory interfaces
- Wireless communication interfaces such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
- Perform schematic capture, component selection, design reviews, and technical trade-off analysis.
- Develop high-density multilayer PCB designs in collaboration with PCB layout engineers.
- Optimize circuits for performance, power consumption, thermal behavior, reliability, manufacturability, and cost.
Simulation & Analysis
- Perform circuit simulations using tools such as PSpice, LTspice, or equivalent.
- Conduct:
- Signal Integrity (SI) analysis
- Power Integrity (PI) analysis
- Power supply and transient simulations
- Timing and margin analysis
- Analyze and resolve complex electrical performance issues.
Board Bring-Up & Verification
- Lead board bring-up activities for prototype and production hardware.
- Develop and execute hardware verification and validation plans.
- Troubleshoot issues using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers, network analyzers, and other lab equipment.
- Support system integration, environmental testing, EMC testing, and reliability verification.
Regulatory & Compliance
- Ensure designs comply with applicable medical device regulations and standards, including:
- IEC 60601 family of standards
- IEC 60601-1
- IEC 60601-1-2 (EMC)
- IEC 62304 awareness
- Risk management processes aligned with ISO 14971
- RoHS, REACH, and other regulatory requirements
- Support regulatory submissions, certification testing, and compliance documentation.
- Participate in design reviews, hazard analysis, FMEA activities, and risk mitigation efforts.
Documentation & Quality
- Create and maintain comprehensive engineering documentation, including:
- Design specifications
- Schematics
- Design calculations
- Verification protocols and reports
- Test procedures
- Design history files
- Manufacturing documentation
- Ensure traceability and compliance with quality management processes.
Technical Leadership
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.
- Drive design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional global teams to achieve project milestones and product quality objectives.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
- 10+ years of experience in electronics hardware design and development.
- Proven experience developing mixed-signal electronic systems for commercial products.
- Strong expertise in:
- Analog circuit design
- Digital circuit design
- Power electronics and battery-powered systems
- High-density multilayer PCB design
- Hardware debugging and failure analysis
- Hands-on experience with circuit simulation tools such as:
- PSpice
- LTspice
- HyperLynx or equivalent SI/PI analysis tools
- Strong laboratory debugging and test experience.
- Experience with product development lifecycle from concept through production release.
- Demonstrated ability to create high-quality technical documentation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience developing electronics for medical devices, particularly ultrasound imaging systems or handheld healthcare products.
- Knowledge of:
- Ultrasound signal chain electronics
- High-voltage pulse generation
- Low-noise analog front-end design
- Data acquisition systems
- FPGA-based signal processing architecture
- Experience with wireless charging, battery management systems, and portable medical devices.
- Familiarity with Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, OrCAD, or similar EDA tools.
- Knowledge of EMC/EMI mitigation techniques and compliance testing.
- Experience supporting design transfer and manufacturing scale-up.
Key Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Technical leadership and mentoring capability.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
Inclusion and Diversity
GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer where inclusion Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
We expect all employees to live and breathe our behaviors: to act with humility and build trust; lead with transparency; deliver with focus, and drive ownership - always with unyielding integrity.
Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything you’d expect from an organization with global strength and scale, and you’ll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration and support.
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- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
- Customer-focused mindset with a passion for innovation in healthcare technology.
What You'll Impact
You will play a key role in developing next-generation handheld ultrasound platforms, enabling clinicians worldwide to deliver faster and more accessible diagnostic imaging. Your contributions will directly influence product performance, reliability, patient safety, and user experience in cutting-edge medical technology solutions.