Principal Electrical Engineer

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Remote

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Job Description

Principal Electrical Engineer

Reposted 3 Hours Ago
Hiring Remotely in United States
Remote
131K-185K Annually
Senior level
Beauty • Robotics • Design • Appliances • Manufacturing
Positively impacting people’s lives every day in every home around the world.
The Role
The Principal Electrical Engineer will lead system-level architecture for electrical designs mentor engineers drive engineering best practices and ensure high-quality product delivery from concept to production.
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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 4100 associates the company's products are sold at key retailers online and offline and through distributors around the world.
Principal Electrical Engineer
Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Engineer Electrical Engineering to serve as a technical leader within our electronics organization. This role is ideal for a hands-on expert who leads through influence deep expertise and ownership of complex systems
You will play a critical role in shaping electrical and embedded system architecture driving engineering excellence and guiding cross-functional teams to deliver innovative consumer products from concept through high-volume production. This position requires a strong voice in technical decision-making the ability to mentor informally and a passion for building robust scalable designs.
Key Responsibilities (Technical Leadership)
  • Own and drive system-level architecture for electrical and embedded designs across multiple product programs.
  • Act as a technical authority in power electronics and embedded systems guiding design decisions and trade-offs.
  • Lead by influence across cross-functional teams (ME ID Product Manufacturing) ensuring alignment and strong execution.
  • Drive engineering rigor and best practices in schematic design PCB layout firmware integration and validation.
  • Lead design reviews and technical deep dives challenging assumptions and raising the bar for quality and innovation.
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to engineers through collaboration design reviews and technical coaching.
  • Identify risks early and drive resolution ensuring product performance reliability and compliance.
  • Champion DFM/DFT and scalable design principles working closely with manufacturing and suppliers.

Technical & Program Responsibilities
  • Design and develop consumer product electronics from concept through production and sustaining support.
  • Contribute directly through schematic capture and PCB design oversight
  • Support DVT (design verification testing) EMC and regulatory compliance (UL FCC CE IEC).
  • Collaborate with Product Marketing and cross-functional teams to translate requirements into robust technical solutions.
  • Lead prototype development testing and validation including interpretation of results and design iteration.
  • Support field issue investigation and root cause analysis driving continuous product improvement.
  • Partner with suppliers and contract manufacturers to ensure high-quality cost-effective implementations.

What We're Looking For
  • 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering with a strong track record at the senior/principal level
  • Deep expertise in power electronics (AC/DC motor control thermal systems) and embedded systems design.
  • Strong experience in analog and digital design including schematic capture and PCB layout
  • Proven ability to lead complex programs through influence not authority.
  • Experience delivering high-volume consumer products from concept to production.
  • Strong understanding of DFM DFT and regulatory compliance.
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills with the ability to drive clarity across teams.

How You Lead
  • Set the technical bar for the organization through your work and decision-making
  • Influence outcomes across teams through credibility and expertise
  • Mentor by doing elevating others through collaboration and feedback
  • Drive alignment in ambiguity helping teams converge on the right solutions
  • Own critical decisions and outcomes ensuring successful product delivery

This role is perfect for someone who wants to stay deeply hands-on while operating at a leadership level shaping products influencing teams and driving engineering excellence.
Salary and Other Compensation: The annual salary range for this position is displayed below. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market skills education experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
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 back-up child and eldercare days product discounts referral bonus program and more.
Pay Range
$131300-$185000 USD
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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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 [email protected]

Top Skills

Ac/Dc
Ce
Dvt
Embedded Systems
Fcc
Firmware Integration
Iec)
Motor Control
Pcb Layout
Power Electronics
Regulatory Compliance (Ul
Schematic Design
Thermal Systems

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The Company
HQ: Needham MA
4000 Employees
Year Founded: 1994

What We Do

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 4000 associates the company’s products are sold at key retailers online and offline and through distributors around the world.

Why Work With Us

Whether your passion is engineering designing marketing or developing at SharkNinja you’ll find we’re all about people. We work together to create world-class products that delight our consumers. Building an admired consumer products problem solving engine is hard; we do it better than others by operating differently.

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04/19/2026

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