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 experience
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in hardware design and development
- Experience with health sensors or sensors that stream data
- Proficiency in ECAD tools such as Altium Designer, Eagle, KiCad, or OrCAD
- Solid understanding of embedded systems and microcontroller/microprocessor architectures
- Familiarity with signal integrity, EMI/EMC principles
- Experience with BLE and Bluetooth Classic
- Experience designing ultra-low-noise analog circuits
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or in a team environment
- Knowledge of Python, C/C++, or scripting for test automation
- Experience in mechanical and materials considerations for prototyping
- Taken a product from the initial idea through mass production