Kforce has a client that is looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer (Medical Device) located in Irvine, CA. Our client is a medical device company that is developing a groundbreaking device. Summary: The Principal Electrical Engineer will have an exciting opportunity to architect and develop novel electrical systems for devices in a fast-paced environment. You'll collaborate with a cross-functional team to develop our flagship product from concept through commercialization. Additionally, the role involves performing technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk analysis, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. You're expected to be a hands-on engineering expert but also a technical leader, who drives the continuous improvement of innovation, quality, delivery, and productivity within the R&D organization. Duties & Responsibilities: * Provides solutions to various issues in creative and effective ways * Directs the application of existing principles and guides development of new policies and ideas within the function * Understands and works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors * Exhibits advanced wide-ranging experience, using in-depth professional knowledge, acumen, concepts, and company objectives to develop, resolve complex models * Take full responsibility for all aspects of electrical design to ensure product features, performance and quality are met within the cost budget and delivered on time * Identifies and specifies electronic subsystems and boards * Documents and analyzes design requirements for implementation * Design, model, simulate and test complex electronic circuits, subsystems, and systems * Create schematic drawings, support PCB layout, generate BOMs and build packages, and coordinate with contract manufacturer on board fabrication and assembly