Senior Electrical Engineer

at  Nirsense Inc

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

NIRSense is a cardiology company focused on developing world-leading non-invasive medical devices. Our tools measure oxygenation changes in the body 10x deeper than typical pulse oximetry and track the electrophysiological activity of muscles and the brain. We are a growing team of technology developers seeking candidates interested in helping advance our capabilities for a wide range of interested stakeholders who are driven to transform the way humans understand and interact with their own health.

JOB SUMMARY:

NIRSense is seeking an experienced electrical engineer to work alongside our growing engineering and scientific team in its Morrisville, NC office. This person will support a broad set of development objectives for NIRSense’s many customers. This person will integrate with a multi-disciplinary team of engineers to design and develop electronic circuits and systems for non-invasive medical devices. The ideal candidate is an experienced professional looking to apply their skills to deliver miniaturized biomedical sensing systems for NIRSense’s transformational capabilities.
Salary: The compensation package will be commensurate with the successful applicant’s experience. The anticipated hiring range is between $100,000-115,000.
Hours: Full time
Travel: 0-5%

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical or Biomedical Engineering or a related field.
• Eight or more years industry experience in design for wearable monitoring systems, medical devices or similarly regulated industry.
• Demonstrated ability to investigate and solve complex problems using current and new technologies.
• Hands-on experience with design and integration of electrical components of wearable systems such as PCBs, PCB components, batteries, and light-emitting and detecting systems.
• Proficiency in PCB design using Altium Designer.
• Expertise in mixed-signal circuit design, including amplifiers, filters, ADCs, and data acquisition systems.
• Expertise in circuit and electronic system bring-up, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to succeed in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with designing to 60601-1 medical safety and EMC standards and associated compliance testing.
• Knowledge of biosensing technologies and hardware implementations of these technologies.
• Expertise in integration with mechanical housings.
• Data analysis experience with Excel, Matlab, Python, and/or R a plus.
• Familiarity with C/C++ and embedded systems integration with Nordic microcontrollers or similar Bluetooth microcontrollers a plus.
• Prior experience working with startups is a plus.

• Design, develop, and test analog and mixed-signal electronics for medical physiological sensors, including EEG, ECG, and biophotonics-based systems.
• Conduct/participate in design reviews and present results of formal analysis.
• Work with PCB fabricators and assemblers to supply finished electronics.
• Analyze and troubleshoot complex electrical issues related to optoelectronic and electrical sensing systems, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
• Support NIRSense’s regulatory efforts for system market approvals through both 510(k) clearances and de novo classifications through medical design documentation.
• Contribute technical writing content in technical reports and NIRSense internal, external, and regulatory documentation
• Report to the Electrical Engineering R&D Manager.