Principal Test Engineer (Medical Devices)

Location: Northridge, California, United States of America; hybrid work with onsite attendance at least 3 days per week and onsite presence for the duration of testing. Travel up to 30% is required, including testing at external U.S. laboratories.

Salary: $121,000–$205,000 USD annually for California locations.

Company

hirify.global develops intelligent insulin delivery systems, predictive diabetes insights, and related support products for people living with diabetes.

What you will do

• Develop test strategies, plans, methods, and reports for wireless insulin therapy systems.
• Create EMC and RF test strategies and execute design verification for products in development.
• Combine real-world usage data with in-house testing to support user-centered designs.
• Interpret data from spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power amplifiers, environmental chambers, and similar equipment.
• Lead cross-functional discussions with Electrical Engineering, Software R&D, Systems Engineering, Operations, Regulatory, and Quality.
• Contribute to risk management deliverables, identify potential patient hazards, and act as a testing subject matter expert.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least 7 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience working with electromechanical systems or medical devices.
• Experience developing test methods and performing measurement systems analysis.
• Ability to travel up to 30% and support testing at external test laboratories within the United States.

Nice to have

• Electrical Engineering or related degree with experience or familiarity with EMC and RF testing.
• Experience in regulated industries with strict design and development controls.
• Experience interpreting data from measurement and test equipment.
• Experience with medical radio device standards and regulations, including IEC 60601-1-2, the European Radio Directive, and FCC Part 15/18.
• Experience developing, using, or modifying software tools in LabView, Python, or MATLAB.
• Experience planning and executing formal tests, generating detailed records, mentoring engineers, and managing multiple projects.
• Strong technical communication skills and willingness to learn and adapt across a broad range of topics.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employee role with a focus on innovation in diabetes care.
• Health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life insurance, disability coverage, and dependent daycare spending account.
• 401(k) with company match, paid time off, holidays, employee stock purchase plan, and employee assistance program.
• Eligibility for short-term incentives and additional retirement or capital accumulation plans subject to stated requirements.
• Reasonable workplace accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.