Principal Electrical Engineer- Advanced Development

About Us
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 3,600+ associates, the company's products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.
Principal Electrical Systems Engineer - Advanced Development
DESCRIPTION
Our mission to positively impact people's lives every day in every home around the world allows our employees to be thinkers and tinkerers, designers and doers, creators and number crunchers, makers of things they love. As we continue to grow, we are excited to add a Principal Electrical Systems Engineer - Advanced Development to our global team.
OVERVIEW

• SharkNinja (creator of the Shark® and Ninja® brands) offers a dynamic, fast-paced work environment with countless opportunities to grow.

• We are looking for a visionary engineer and systems thinker to lead the development of breakthrough technologies and architectures that will shape the next generation of products.

• This is a hands-on, early-stage development role where creativity, technical leadership, and multidisciplinary collaboration are essential.

• You will drive concept feasibility, system definition, and rapid prototyping to bridge cutting-edge technologies with real-world applications, ensuring scalable and manufacturable solutions.

Here are some of the EXCITING things you'll get to do:

• Lead early-stage technology and system architecture development across electrical, embedded, and software domains.

• Develop and evaluate product concepts through feasibility studies, modeling, and rapid prototyping.

• Define system-level requirements, interfaces, and functional architectures aligned with product strategies.

• Integrate cross-functional subsystems: electronics, sensors, firmware, mechanics into cohesive platforms.

• Conduct system-level design reviews, trade-off analyses, and technical risk assessments.

• Mentor engineers and foster a systems-thinking culture within the advanced development team.

• Collaborate with global engineering, ID/UX, product management, and manufacturing teams.

• Ensure early compliance with EMC, safety, DVT, and DFMEA standards and practices.

ATTRIBUTES:

• Strong ability to identify and implement new technologies that drive impactful architecture changes.

• Thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven development environment.

• Demonstrate initiative and leadership, whether working independently or leading a team.

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

• Effective interpersonal and leadership skills, with high emotional intelligence.

SKILLS:

• Systems architecture and integration across electrical, embedded, and mechanical domains

• Analog/digital circuit design: low-noise, A/D, D/A, filters, transmission lines

• Power electronics: AC/DC, PFC, flyback, buck/boost, compliance with regulatory standards

• Embedded systems: ARM, microcontrollers, memory interfaces, firmware co-design

• Sensor integration: LiDAR, IR, ToF, IMUs, cameras, motion and proximity sensors

• Wireless communications: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 433 MHz

• Edge AI / ML implementation (a plus)

• Rapid prototyping: Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or similar frameworks

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

• BSc or MS in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline

• 10+ years of relevant experience in a senior technical leadership or innovation role

• Proven experience in advanced development, preferably within consumer electronics or consulting for consumer product companies

Our Culture
At SharkNinja, we don't just raise the bar-we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you'll be right at home.
What We Offer
We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what's possible. When you join, you're not just part of a company-you're part of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together, we won't just launch products-we'll disrupt entire markets.
At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja's innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.
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