Principal Electrical Engineer, Advanced Development
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 12, 2026. Zoll scores A on the Alion truth index.
The Acute Care Technology division of ZOLL Medical Corporation develops and delivers innovative lifesaving products and software solutions to EMS, hospital, public safety, and military customers globally. Products include AEDs, trauma kits, ventilators, temperature management solutions, and more. Our dedicated employees take pride in their commitment to improving patient outcomes while delivering world-class customer service.
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Job Type
Hybrid
Job Summary
The Advanced Development Principal Electrical Engineer is responsible for prototyping and developing hardware electronics and systems to evaluate feasibilities of new life saving technologies as well as provide analysis and recommendations for advances in existing complex designs. Responsible for coordinating their work within the advanced development team and with cross-functional team members in scientific and clinical affairs, product development, regulatory, quality, and manufacturing.
Essential Functions
- Develop hardware solutions for projects within the Advanced Development organization
- Develop high quality electronic designs and hardware suitable for evaluation of new technologies as well as for enhancements to current products
- Develop and maintain a working understanding of customer clinical challenges and needs in resuscitation; identify potential solutions to challenges
- Translate customer and system requirements into preliminary hardware requirements
- Transition preliminary electrical designs and prototypes to product development once feasibility is established for product development and commercialization
- Support product development as a technical expert
- Contribute to hardware/software integration activities for integrating new technology hardware into systems and devices
- Develop and review electrical verification test plans and protocols for hardware developed by the advanced development team
- Remain current with electrical engineering trends and technologies through activities such as self-study, webinars, seminars, user group meetings and conferences
- Identify technical challenges and risks, and recommend and implement solutions
- Follow standard operating procedures and electrical engineering best practices including documentation of hardware architectures and schematics
- Collaborate with team members and contribute to a positive team environment that creates high quality solutions
Required/Preferred Education and Experience
- BS degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or related engineering or science discipline; MS degree preferred
- At least 6 years of analog and digital electronics design and development experience in a research and development environment with demonstrated technical leadership
- Experience designing electronics/hardware that meets customer, cost, and manufacturing requirements is desirable
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- In-depth technical knowledge in both analog and digital design
- Working knowledge of MATLAB, simulation and schematic capture tools, and programming languages such as Python or C++
- Strong understanding of hardware and software integration in electromechanical systems
- Demonstrated innovativeness through solutions in electronics, signal acquisition, digital signal processing, embedded systems, and/or related engineering challenges
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
- Positive attitude and strengths in teamwork, logic, initiative, and innovation
- Strong critical thinking with effective problem-solving skills in solving new, unique, and deep technical challenges
- Ability to foresee challenges and provide alternative solutions and make strong recommendations with engineering-based rationales
- Ability to prioritize and work on more than one project concurrently
- Holds self-accountable for delivering on commitments
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Standing - Occasionally
- Walking - Occasionally
- Sitting - Constantly
- Talking - Occasionally
- Hearing - Occasionally
- Repetitive Motions - Frequently
ZOLL is a fast-growing company that operates in more than 140 countries around the world. Our employees are inspired by a commitment to make a difference in patients' lives, and our culture values innovation, self-motivation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Join us in our efforts to improve outcomes for underserved patients suffering from critical cardiopulmonary conditions and help save more lives.
The annual salary for this position is:
$131,900.00 to $165,000.00This position is eligible for an annual bonus in accordance with the company's bonus plan. Factors which may affect starting salary include geography, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Details of ZOLL's comprehensive benefits plans can be found at www.zollbenefits.com.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until this position is filled. For fully remote positions, compensation will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local wage laws, including minimum wage requirements, based on the employee’s primary work location.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.