About the Company We are seeking a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer to lead the firmware/software (FW/SW) development of our wearable continuous molecular monitoring device as we prototype towards our first product. This role focuses on designing, prototyping, and optimizing embedded systems for low-power, wearable biosensors that integrate seamlessly with our proprietary molecular sensing platform. As a key team member, you will collaborate with cross-disciplinary scientists and engineers to create high-performance embedded solutions, ensuring robust integration of hardware, firmware, and software.
Responsibilitie- Lead the design, development, and prototyping of FW/SW systems for our wearable biosensor platform
- Collaborate with hardware and software teams to integrate molecular sensing components into a compact, low-power wearable platform
- Develop firmware for microcontrollers and low-power SoCs to support sensor operation and data acquisition
- Develop software applications for interfacing with the biosensor system
- Conduct hardware testing, debugging, and performance tuning to optimize system reliability and accuracy
- Implement wireless communication interfaces (e.g., Bluetooth, BLE, or similar) to transmit real-time data to companion devices
- Create and maintain detailed technical documentation, including schematics, design specifications, and test procedures
- Stay current with emerging trends in wearable technology and embedded systems to guide future development
Qualifications Required Qualifications
- BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
- 7+ years of experience developing FW/HW for low-power, compact devices.
- Proficiency in C/C for embedded firmware development.
- Strong understanding of hardware-software integration and experience with microcontroller platforms (e.g., Nordic, ARM Cortex, STM32).
- Experience with communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, and Bluetooth/BLE
- Proficiency in software development for data analysis and visualization.
- Experience with Python for data analysis and hardware validation.
- Proficiency in bringing up, debugging and testing embedded hardware using tools like oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and power meters.
- Hands-on experience with PCB design, layout, and prototyping tools.
- Familiarity with low-power circuit design and optimization techniques.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Self-starter with the ability to prioritize projects to meet deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills and desire to collaborate on interdisciplinary projects within a dynamic biotech startup environment.
- Experience developing hardware for wearable or biosensors devices.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of analog front-end design for sensor integration.
- Experience developing hardware and firmware for medical devices in compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., FDA, ISO 13485) and DFM practices.
- Familiarity with Design Control processes, including requirements management, risk analysis (e.g., FMEA), and verification/validation testing.
- Knowledge of IEC 60601 standards for electrical safety and performance of medical Devices.