Senior Hardware Engineer BCI space

Meet Life Sciences is partnering with a stealth neurotechnology company in San Francisco that is developing cutting-edge brain-computer interface technology to help restore autonomy and improve quality of life for people living with disabilities. They are hiring a Senior Hardware Engineer with a mechanical focus someone who can take complex electromechanical hardware from prototype through rigorous design verification in an early-stage, high-impact environment.

Team Culture

Join a small, dedicated team of knowledgeable and motivated professionals. Our early-stage environment offers the opportunity to take ownership of broad decisions with significant and long-lasting impact. We emphasize continuous learning and growth, fostering cross-functional collaboration where your contributions are vital to our success.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Hardware Engineer to own mechanical design and verification activities for novel electromechanical hardware systems. You will design and prototype components, develop test systems, and drive design verification from protocol development through execution working closely with engineering, quality, and external vendors to ensure hardware meets performance and reliability requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design and prototype mechanical components and assemblies (rapid prototyping, machining, injection molding)
• Develop electromechanical test systems for characterizing and testing hardware devices
• Develop test protocols, implement design verification testing, and oversee testing with external vendors
• Analyze test data, author technical reports, and review vendor-generated reports
• Create component and assembly drawings, including tolerance stack-ups and analyses
• Plan and execute design verification activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• 7+ years of industry experience working with electromechanical hardware systems
• Hands-on experience with machining or rapid prototyping
• Experience analyzing data from physical systems
• Experience working within a quality system

Preferred Skills

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Willingness to travel occasionally

Pay range and compensation package

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology with real-world patient impact
• Competitive compensation, including equity
• 401(k) with company matching

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.

Confidentiality

All applications will be treated confidentially. Applicants may be asked to sign an NDA during the interview process.