Principal Engineer Aesthetic Medical Device FPGA EE (Bothell, WA)

Principal Engineer Aesthetic Medical Device FPGA EE (Bothell, WA) (14605) Requisition

ID 14605

• Posted 03/23/2026
• Product Development Devices
• R D•United States•Bothell, WA  Job Description Join our global diversified pharmaceutical company enriching lives through our relentless drive to deliver better health outcomes to our patients.

We are all in it together to make a difference. Be a part of a culture that doesn't just wait for change but actively creates it—where your skills and values drive our collective progress and impact. Principal FPGA Electrical Engineer This individual is responsible for the creating innovative FPGA embedded solutions for Solta's new products and processes.

Principle Responsibilities and Duties:

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The following are meant to be representative but not necessarily all inclusive of the duties and responsibilities for this position title. Responsible for technical leadership of FPGA architecture and design in Solta embedded products, Define and document FPGA functional requirements, Hold and participate in technical design reviews, Design and implement FPGA solutions such as system communication, control algorithms, data movement and processing, Conduct laboratory test, debug, and integration activities, Perform and document requirement verification, Participate in failure mode, safety, and hazard analysis of new and legacy device designs, Familiarity with energy delivery modalities include ultrasound, LASER, and/or RF energy, Assure compliance of equipment to IEC medical device standards (60601-1, 60601-1-2, etc.), Mentor junior engineers in best practices in design, debugging, and documentation. Learn and support legacy products while developing new ones.

Experience, Education, Training, Skills, Traits:

BS (MS preferred) in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience, An expert level working knowledge of electrical engineering concepts/principals as they relate to digital hardware development and product development Minimum ten years in FPGA design and development, Hands-on experience with typical electronics laboratory test equipment, A solid working knowledge of analog/digital circuitry, EDA software (Altium), and design for manufacturability. Outstanding requirements and specification writing skills for regulated products/applications, including design traceability and verification and validation plans. Experience with IEC 60601 or similar regulatory standards or design in a regulated environment (SEMI, MIL-STD, FAA) which requires fulfilling quality systems regulations in the design and development lifecycle. Ability to work in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment including software, optical, RF, and mechanical engineers and project managers. Skilled in problem definition, data collection and analysis, generating solid conclusions and recommendations. Technically creative and motivated to explore design trade-offs in the development of complex electrical and electro-mechanical systems designs. Ability to multi-task, and capable of executing multiple assignments on time. Desired technical skills: Solid understanding of FPGA architectures, their hardware/software interfaces, and memory interfaces (DDR, SRAM, Flash), Proficiency with VHDL (some Verilog), Proficiency with Xilinx and Altera FPGA tool flow (ISE, Vivado, Quartus), Proficiency with HDL simulation tools (Questa), Proficiency with FPGA timing closure techniques, Proficiency with reading electrical schematics. Experience with schematic capture tool(s) (Orcad, Altium, Allegro). Experience with source control tools (Perforce) Experience with MatLab or equivalent modelling language programming Background in diagnostic or therapeutic ultrasound, RF, sensors is a plus Control system design and implementation. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference Ability to use MS Excel or equivalent to perform data analysis Solta Medical is committed to the health and safety of our employees. We expect that all employees will perform their responsibilities while maintaining a safe, cooperative, and productive work environment, thus ensuring the health and safety of themselves and others. The range of starting base pay for this role is $123K

• 170K.

Actual starting pay will be based on a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, qualifications, education and location. In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for participation in either (i) our annual bonus program or (ii) a sales incentive plan. Benefits package includes a comprehensive Medical (includes Prescription Drug), Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k) with matching company contribution, discretionary time off, paid sick time, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, paid holidays, employee referral bonuses and employee discounts. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates collaboration.