Electrical Engineer

Cognito Therapeutics; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognito Therapeutics, Inc. in Boston, MA is seeking a detail-oriented Electrical Engineer to join our R&D team.

You will design, test, and implement complex wearable electro-optical systems, from concept to production, providing system and component-level documentation. The role requires hands-on hardware development, experience with EMC, battery management, and embedded protocols, and collaboration with systems, software, and mechanical engineers to deliver reliable products.

Qualifications

• BSEE or MSEE required with experience in a regulated industry.
• Experience with EDA tools for schematic design, PCB layout and simulation.
• EMC design experience required; battery management and low-power design preferred.
• Experience with wearables or portable battery-operated products is a plus.
• Familiarity with IEC 60601-1 and ISO 13485/21 CFR 820 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, test, debug, and verify hardware using analog, digital, and power electronics.
• Own electronic subsystems from component selection to system integration and verification.
• Lead verification testing, debugging and root-cause analysis with technicians.
• Provide schedule and budget input to support projects.
• Collaborate with systems, hardware, software and mechanical engineers on new designs.

Skills

EMC design

Wearables hardware

Embedded protocols

RF design

Education

BSEE or MSEE with equivalent experience

Tools

EDA software

PCB layout

Circuit simulation

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Logic analyzers

Job description

Electrical Engineer, Cognito Therapeutics, Inc. Location: Boston, MA USA, Full-time (Hybrid)

Company Description

Cognito Therapeutics, Inc. is a venture-backed (Morningside Ventures, FoundersX, IAG, Starbloom) late clinical stage company translating scientific findings from MIT into therapeutic approaches for brain health, including Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative conditions. We were awarded a Breakthrough designation by the FDA in December 2020 based upon our feasibility data that showed our therapy’s strong safety profile and a notable preservation of cognition and function in patients with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer’s.

We completed enrollment in our pivotal study, HOPE, in June 2025 and expect to release topline data from the trial in summer 2026. We are a fast-moving, highly motivated team of innovators with the ambitious goal of helping millions of patients and caregivers around the world who are impacted by neurodegenerative conditions. With our patented brain stimulation technology, we are committed to developing convenient, safe and effective neuroprotective therapies to improve brain health and well-being for all.

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

Roles and 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

• BSEE with 4-7 years of experience (or MSEE with eqiuvalent experience) in a highly regulated industry is required
• Experience working with EDA software for schematic design, PCB layout, and circuit simulation is required
• Experience designing for EMC is required
• Experience with battery management and low-power design for portable devices is preferred
• Experience with wearables, portable battery-operated products, and HDI and flex circuit technology is preferred
• Experience developing user interfaces, including display integration and switch design, is preferred
• Experience with IEC 60601-1 and other compliance standards preferred
• Working knowledge of design controls and design history file documentation under ISO 13485 and 21 CFR Part 820 is preferred
• Experience with embedded communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, USB, and UART is preferred
• Experience with audio and optics is a plus
• Proficiency with RF design is a big plus
• Proficiency with laboratory equipment including oscilloscopes, spectrum/network analyzers, and logic analyzers is required
• Experience leading discrete design efforts and mentoring junior engineers or technicians is preferred