Job Description
Job Description
Senior Design Hardware Engineer
Location : Boston, MA
Pay : $125,000.00 - $175,000.00 / year
Overview
We are seeking an innovative Hardware Engineer to design, develop, and test electronic hardware components and systems for brain-computer interface devices. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in circuit design, PCB layout, and embedded systems, along with cross-disciplinary knowledge in materials science and mechanical considerations. You will be responsible for leading projects from conception through to production while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation.
Duties
- Design and develop hardware systems, including schematic capture and PCB layout
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (firmware, mechanical, software, neuroscience) to define hardware requirements and prototype
- Prototype and test circuit boards to validate performance, reliability, and manufacturability
- Select appropriate components based on design requirements, cost, availability, and lifecycle
- Troubleshoot and debug hardware issues using tools like oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multimeters
- Support the transition of designs from prototype to production, including DFM / DFT considerations
- Create and maintain detailed documentation, including schematics, BOMs, test reports, and technical specifications
Requirements
Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience5+ years of hands-on experience in hardware design and developmentExperience with health sensors or sensors that stream dataProficiency in ECAD tools such as Altium Designer, Eagle, KiCad, or OrCADSolid understanding of embedded systems and microcontroller / microprocessor architecturesFamiliarity with signal integrity, EMI / EMC principlesExperience with BLE and Bluetooth ClassicExperience designing ultra-low-noise analog circuitsStrong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or in a team environmentKnowledge of Python, C / C++, or scripting for test automationExperience in mechanical and materials considerations for prototypingTaken a product from the initial idea through mass production