Senior Electrical Engineer

Echo Neurotechnologies
San Francisco, CA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at experienced electrical engineers with implantable medical device expertise who thrive in cross-functional, collaborative environments.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 7+ years of experience in Class III active implantable medical devices and a background in analog circuit design
    — “7+ years of electrical engineering experience, with experience in Class III active implantable medical devices strongly preferred”
  • Individuals who enjoy working across hardware, firmware, and software boundaries and can contribute to system-level integration
    — “enjoy working across the boundary between hardware, firmware, and software, from design and verification through regulatory support”

Things to consider

  • The role demands deep familiarity with simulation and characterization of analog/mixed-signal circuits for implantable applications
    — “Design and characterize analog/mixed-signal circuits for implantable device applications”
  • Candidates should be prepared to engage in systems-level integration across both implant and external hardware
    — “Support electrical and systems architecture across implant and external hardware”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with ISO 13485 and IEC 60601-1 in your resume and interview responses
    — “support FDA regulatory submissions in compliance with ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IEC 60601-1/-1-2, and IEC 62304”
  • Emphasize your ability to work across hardware, firmware, and software boundaries in your application materials
    — “enjoy working across the boundary between hardware, firmware, and software”
  • Demonstrate your background in full product development lifecycle and subsystem-level requirements authoring
    — “Experience with the full product development lifecycle”
  • Showcase proficiency with tools like LTspice and oscilloscopes in your technical summary or portfolio
    — “Proficiency with tools such as LTspice, oscilloscope/multimeter/impedance analyzer”
  • Demonstrate cross-functional collaboration experience with teams like Mechanical Engineering and Clinical in your interview narrative
    — “Partner with Mechanical Engineering, Firmware/Software, Clinical, and Regulatory teams”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • successful circuit design
  • compliant regulatory submissions
Typical background
electrical engineeringmedical device engineering

Skills & requirements

Required

Electrical EngineeringAnalog/mixed-signal CircuitsSystem-level IntegrationFDA Regulatory SupportISO Standards ComplianceCross-functional Collaboration

Preferred

Class III Active Implantable Medical DevicesLtspiceFDA Regulatory Pathways

Stack & domain

Electrical EngineeringAnalog/mixed-signal CircuitsImplantable Device ElectronicsWireless CommunicationChargingProgramming InterfacesFDA Regulatory PathwaysISO 13485ISO 14971IEC 60601IEC 62304LtspiceOscilloscopeMultimeterImpedance AnalyzerSimulation/modeling SoftwareDfm/dfa EffortsManufacturing Test DevelopmentCross-functional CollaborationTeamworkCommunicationProblem-solvingTime ManagementAdaptabilityInitiativeCuriosityCreativityNullHardwareFirmwareSoftwareRegulatory ComplianceMedical DevicesAIBCIDisabilitiesQuality Of Life

About the role

Original posting from Echo Neurotechnologies via Greenhouse

Company Overview

Echo Neurotechnologies is an exciting new startup in the Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) space, driving innovation through advanced hardware engineering and AI solutions. Our mission is to deliver cutting-edge technologies that restore autonomy to people living with disabilities and improve their quality of life.

Team Culture

Join a small, dedicated team of knowledgeable and motivated professionals. Our early-stage environment offers the opportunity to take ownership of broad decisions with significant and long-lasting impact. We emphasize continuous learning and growth, fostering cross-functional collaboration where your contributions are vital to our success.

Summary

 As a Senior Electrical Engineer Engineer, you will contribute to electrical architecture, circuit design, and system-level integration for our active implantable device. You bring solid experience in implantable device electronics and enjoy working across the boundary between hardware, firmware, and software, from design and verification through regulatory support.

Primary Role and Responsibilities

Electrical & Circuit Design: Design and characterize analog/mixed-signal circuits for implantable device applications, including simulation, statistical validation, and manufacturing test development.

Systems Integration: Support electrical and systems architecture across implant and external hardware (e.g., wireless communication, charging, programming interfaces).

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Mechanical Engineering, Firmware/Software, Clinical, and Regulatory teams to deliver an integrated system.

V&V & Regulatory Support: Author subsystem-level requirements, execute verification and validation testing, and support FDA regulatory submissions in compliance with ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IEC 60601-1/-1-2, and IEC 62304.

Reliability & Manufacturing Readiness: Support DFM/DFA efforts and manufacturing test development.

 Qualifications & Skills

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (Master's a plus).

7+ years of electrical engineering experience, with experience in Class III active implantable medical devices strongly preferred

Solid analog/mixed-signal circuit design experience (simulation, characterization, statistical validation)

Experience with the full product development lifecycle

Proficiency with tools such as LTspice, oscilloscope/multimeter/impedance analyzer, or relevant simulation/modeling software

Familiarity with FDA regulatory pathways and standards including ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IEC 60601, and IEC 62304 a plus

Comfortable working across hardware/software/systems boundaries and collaborating with cross-functional device teams

Salary$175,000—$230,000 USDWhat We Offer

An opportunity to work on exciting, cutting-edge projects to transform patients’ lives in a highly collaborative work environment.

Competitive compensation, including stock options.

Comprehensive benefits package.

401(k) program with matching contributions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Echo Neurotechnologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Confidentiality

All applications will be treated confidentially. Applicants may be asked to sign an NDA after the initial stages of the interview process.

Source: Echo Neurotechnologies careers (Greenhouse)

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