Electrical Engineer

Cognito Therapeutics, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Wellness program

Virtual medical support

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Cognito Therapeutics, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Electrical Engineer to join our growing R&D team, supporting design and implementation of complex wearable electro‑optical systems from concept to production.

You will specify, test, and document electronics from system to component level to meet project timelines. Responsibilities include design, testing, debugging, verification, and collaboration with systems, hardware, software, and mechanical engineers.

Qualifications

• BSEE with 4-7 years of experience in a highly regulated industry.
• Experience with EDA software for schematic design, PCB layout, and circuit simulation.
• Proficiency with oscilloscopes, spectrum/network analyzers, and logic analyzers.

Responsibilities

• Design, test, debug, and verify complex hardware using analog, digital, and power electronics circuits.
• Take ownership of electronic subsystems from component selection, circuit design, and prototype evaluation through system-level integration and design verification.
• Investigate and implement component replacements for obsolete designs.
• Perform and lead verification testing, debugging, and root cause analysis.
• Provide schedule and budget input to support project.
• Work closely with systems, hardware, software, and mechanical engineers on new designs and design changes.
• Contribute to electrical architecture decisions and design trade-off analyses for new product development.

Skills

Circuit design

Lab instrumentation

Embedded protocols: I2C/SPI/USB/UART

RF design

Mentoring/leadership

Education

BSEE with 4-7 years experience

Tools

EDA software

Job description

About The Job

Cognito Therapeutics, Inc., is seeking a detail-oriented Electrical Engineer to join our growing R&D team tasked with supporting the design and implementation of complex wearable electro-optical systems from concept to production. Responsible for specification, testing, and documentation of electronics from system to component level. Must work within project timelines to develop system requirements, prototype, test, debug, and release designs to production

Responsibilities

• Design, test, debug, and verify complex hardware using analog, digital, and power electronics circuits.
• Take ownership of electronic subsystems from component selection, circuit design, and prototype evaluation through system-level integration and design verification..
• Investigate and implement component replacements for obsolete
• Perform, as well as lead technicians on, verification testing, debugging, and root cause
• Provide schedule and budget input to support project
• Work closely with systems, hardware, software, and mechanical engineers on new designs and design changes.
• Contribute to electrical architecture decisions and design trade-off analyses for new product development.

Qualifications

Required

• BSEE with 4-7 years of experience (or MSEE with equivalent experience) in a highly regulated industry is required
• Experience working with EDA software for schematic design, PCB layout, and circuit simulation is required
• Proficiency with laboratory equipment including oscilloscopes, spectrum/network analyzers, and logic analyzers

Preferred

• Experience with battery management and low-power design for portable devices
• Experience with wearables, portable battery-operated products, and HDI and flex circuit technology
• Experience developing user interfaces, including display integration and switch design
• Experience with IEC 60601-1 and other compliance standards
• Working knowledge of design controls and design history file documentation under ISO 13485 and 21 CFR Part 820
• Experience with embedded communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, USB, and UART
• Experience with audio and optics is a plus
• Proficiency with RF design is a big plus
• Experience leading discrete design efforts and mentoring junior engineers or technicians

Taking care of our own is one of our highest priorities. That’s why we offer benefits including unlimited PTO, wellness perks, virtual medical support, and health, dental, and vision insurance.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• This role is primarily performed in an office or home-office setting. Essential physical requirements include the ability to work at a computer for extended periods, communicating effectively in written and verbal formats, and participate in video and in-person meetings.
• Occasional travel to Cognito’s Cambridge, MA office or partner sites may be required.

Cognito Therapeutics is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. If you require accommodation, please contact us at [e-mail].

Cognito Therapeutics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, business needs, and job requirements. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.