Technical Project Manager

At Next Sense ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).), our mission is to restore energy, joy, and purpose to daily life through clinically validated brain-sensing neurotechnology. Our team is based in Mountain View, CA, where we are building a multi-modal smart earbud platform designed to non‑invasively measure brain activity (EEG) to evaluate sleep quality and enhance rest at night, and boost energy throughout the day. Join us in shaping the future of wearable health technology.

We’re growing our in‑house design and development capabilities towards building products that offer greater comfort and utility for our users. As part of this distinguished engineering team, you will have the opportunity to work on health technology projects directly, lead innovation from concept to product, and grow your skills in a collaborative environment with electrical, mechanical, industrial, and materials science engineers.

This role requires creative problem‑solving, deep teamwork, and the desire to execute engineering projects with excellence.

• Test subject recruitment, informing subjects of experimental expectations, scheduling of test hardware deployments, measurement of objective and subjective metrics, including photography and surveys, biometric analysis of subjects wearing device under test, and generation of reports
• Ownership of comfort improvements for the current generation product and the future iterations of the products. Recommendations to the larger Hardware engineering team on design, materials, and implementation improvements to enhance comfort scores across metrics

• Support in‑house manufacturing of materials
• Scheduling production based on needs
• Coordination of shipping

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM or related field. Or demonstrated industry experience working as a Technical Project Manager or engineer
• Demonstrated experience with project management software
• Design experience for human UI/UX interface, wearable sensors, personal audio, medical devices, robotics, etc.
• Hands‑on experience with quality assurance, design for manufacturability (DFM)
• Excellent communication, documentation, and teamwork skills
• Demonstrated experience working directly with customers or end‑users
• High attention to detail and willingness to gain new skills
• Must have the ability to work in the US without sponsorship

At Next Sense, we value hard work but also believe in enjoying the journey. Our fast‑paced environment is balanced with a fun, collaborative atmosphere that fosters innovation and creativity. We are hands‑on, often wearing multiple hats to drive our mission forward. There is ample room for professional growth, with opportunities to learn, take on new challenges, and make a significant impact.

Our culture proceeds from our core values:
Conviction, Connection, Curiosity, Compassion, Candor, and Co‑Founder Mentality.

• Comprehensive Health Insurance:
  Medical, dental, and vision
• Collaborative Work Environment:
  Supportive, cross‑functional teams with opportunities to travel for sync‑ups
• Make a Real Impact:
  Work on a mission‑driven product that restores joy, energy, and purpose