Research Hardware Engineer
Core
Design, build, and validate research hardware (implants, headstage interfaces, circuit boards, test rigs) for an animal research platform combining bidirectional electrophysiology and ultrasound.
Role type
Research Hardware Engineer
Builds
Forest 1 ultrasound system and animal research interfaces
Domain
Neuroscience / Medical Devices / Biomedical Engineering
Required skills
Mechanical engineering, Electrical engineering, Bioengineering, CAD, Circuit-board design, Hardware prototyping, Contractor management, Experimental validation
Preferred skills
Ultrasound systems, Neural interfaces, Implantable hardware, Wearable medical devices, Regulatory and safety testing
Responsibilities
Translate experimental needs into hardware requirements, Evaluate device performance in experiments, Design and build hardware for animal research platform, Manage contractors for outsourced components, Prepare platforms for external research groups
Seniority
Mid-level IC