Job Description
Sciton is a Silicon Valley based pioneer in laser, light, and energy technologies for aesthetic and medical applications. Our engineers helped bring laser products to market just a few years after lasers were first invented, and that same spirit of innovation still drives us today. We are built on a strong set of values: Selflessness, Candor, Innovation, Execution, Objectivity, Excellence, Learning, Ownership, and Clarity. With more than 500 employees worldwide, Sciton has been recognized as a USA TODAY Top Workplace for three consecutive years from 2022 to 2025. If you want to work on meaningful technology that directly improves patient outcomes and be part of a company that values curiosity, ownership, and excellence, we would love to meet you. Position Summary Sciton is seeking a highly experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to play a key role in the design, development, and support of our aesthetic medical laser systems. This role works closely with a multidisciplinary technical team and requires deep hands-on experience across electronics design, embedded systems, and power electronics in a regulated product environment. Key Responsibilities: Lead electronic hardware design from concept through production, including circuit simulation and analysis Select electronic components with consideration for performance, availability, cost, and long-term obsolescence Design and develop PCBs using Altium Designer Develop and support embedded controller solutions based on ARM architectures Design system wiring harnesses and cables Perform hardware and software integration, testing, and debugging Support system-level compliance and regulatory testing Build and debug prototypes, including SMD rework and lab troubleshooting Collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to support product development and sustainment Required Technical Expertise: Power electronics design using IGBTs and MOSFETs (high-power switching, motor control, switching supplies) Switching power supply design Analog circuit design, including constant current sources and signal conditioning Magnetic circuit and transformer design Mixed-signal systems, including ADCs, DACs, and microcontroller interfaces Serial communication protocols (I²C, SPI, UART, and related buses) Operational amplifier circuits (amplifiers, integrators, differentiators, instrumentation front ends) Basic digital design and interfacing Sensor and instrumentation systems, including pyroelectric detectors and electro-optical sensors Robotics and motion systems, including motor control, control systems, and mechatronics Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) required 10–15+ years of direct, hands-on electrical engineering experience Extensive design experience across the full product development lifecycle Strong hands-on experience with ARM-based embedded systems Experience working with high-voltage and high-power systems (up to 1000 V, 400 A, and 4 kW) Proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative engineering environment Strong written and verbal communication skills; project-oriented mindset Medical aesthetics or medical device industry experience strongly preferred Compensation and Benefits: The base salary range for this position is $125k - $162k. In addition to a competitive market-based salary, Sciton provides an opportunity to participate in equity/stock incentive programs, a profit-sharing bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package, including 401K with matching.