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Research Hardware Engineer

San Francisco, CA💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-03 → 2026-09-26

Core

Designing and validating hardware platforms for neuromodulation experiments in humans and animals, including ultrasound systems and implantable interfaces.

Role type

Research Hardware Engineer (Mechanical/Electrical/Bioengineering)

Builds

Portable ultrasound devices, implantable electrophysiology platforms, and benchtop testing rigs for brain circuit research.

Domain

Clinical neuroscience / Neuromodulation / Medical device engineering

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Mechanical engineering, Electrical engineering, Bioengineering, CAD, Circuit board design, Hardware prototyping, Vendor management, System integration

Preferred skills

Ultrasound systems, Neural interfaces, Implantable hardware, Wearable medical devices, Large animal work, Regulatory testing

Responsibilities

Translate scientific experimental needs into hardware requirements, characterize device performance and define next-gen specs, design and validate novel bidirectional electrophysiology/ultrasound platforms, ensure device portability and robustness for home use, manage external engineering contractors, prepare platforms for external research use

Seniority

Mid-level IC to Senior/Lead depending on experience

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