ELECTRONICS DESIGN TEAM LEAD

PulseMedica is seeking a seasoned Electronics Lead to join our world-class engineering team. Reporting to our CTO, you will serve as a player‑coach, setting technical direction, driving hands‑on design, and mentoring a growing team of electronics engineers. You will oversee everything from high‑speed front‑end analog design to FPGA architecture, ensuring our ophthalmic medical devices meet the highest standards for performance, safety, and regulatory compliance.

ABOUT US

PulseMedica, proudly Great Place to Work Certified for the third consecutive year, is a fast-growing, innovative medical device startup. We combine cutting-edge research, advanced technology, and production excellence to tackle ophthalmic diseases and disabilities. Our mission is to provide novel treatment options through state-of-the-art solutions, blending real-time classical computer vision, deep learning algorithms, 3D eye imaging, and high-precision laser surgery. With a commitment to revolutionizing ophthalmic treatments, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional outcomes that prevent blindness and disabilities caused by eye diseases. At PulseMedica, we foster a collaborative and supportive environment where talent thrives, and our team’s collective impact drives change in the field of eye care.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical, Biomedical, or related Engineering field
• 5+ years in electronics design for medical devices or other high‑reliability sectors
•  Proven track record leading electronics teams and delivering complex systems on time
• Strong background in front‑end analog/mixed‑signal design for low‑noise, high‑SNR applications
• Expertise in FPGA architecture
• Embedded firmware development in C/C++, including RTOS integration
• Familiarity with UART, I2C, SPI, and associated interfaces
• Hands‑on experience with oscilloscopes, signal generators, and power supplies
• Knowledge of safety‑critical design, FMEA, and risk management (ISO 14971 or similar)
• Working understanding of relevant medical device standards
• Ability to mentor, motivate, and manage engineers at varying experience levels
• Excellent written and verbal communication for documentation, design reviews, and regulatory submissions
• Skilled at balancing multiple priorities—schedule, and quality—while meeting deadlines
• Proficient with version control (Git) and collaborative workflows
• Experience with Agile and Waterfall methodologies and tools like Jira or Microsoft Project

• Guide the electronics strategy for new product development, working with high diversified and multidisciplinary team through the use of concise, but effective, documentation of architecture and functional flow
• Own FPGA architecture and digital design, from specification through verification
• Drive front‑end analog and mixed‑signal design, focusing on low‑noise, high‑speed, safety‑critical circuitry
• Champion fail‑safe electronics methodologies, leading FMEA activities and adhering to applicable ISO/IEC standards (e.g., ISO 13485, IEC 60601)
• Mentor and coach junior and mid‑level engineers, fostering their technical growth and ensuring best practices in documentation, design reviews, and version control
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (mechanical, optics, software, clinical) to integrate electronics into a cohesive system architecture
• Support embedded firmware efforts, particularly C/C++ development for microcontrollers, and common communication protocols (UART, I2C, SPI)
• Ensure design documentation is complete and compliant with regulatory and internal requirements: schematics, PCB layouts, BOMs, test plans, and assembly instructions
• Support risk management activities and take accountability for ensuring safety‑critical electronics meet CSA, ISO, and ANSI regulatory guidelines for medical devices
• Drive continuous improvement of processes, tools, and team workflows to accelerate development while maintaining quality and traceability