Electrical Engineer

Anysilicon; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Merge Labs is seeking a Principal/Staff Electrical Engineer to lead the design and validation of core electronic systems for advanced brain-computer interface research. You will own critical board-level architectures, integrate ASICs and FPGAs, and ensure high-reliability data acquisition for cutting-edge experiments.

You will develop automated test infrastructure, mentor engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet performance, safety, and usability standards.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in designing complex electronic systems.
• Proven track record in architecture, board bring-up, and manufacturing transfer.
• Expertise in mixed-signal design and high-speed digital integration.
• Strong debugging and test automation skills.
• Proficient in Python and C/C++ for hardware integration.
• Systematic approach to calibration, uncertainty, and reproducibility.
• Experience delivering manufacturable designs with vendor collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, simulate, and verify complex electronics with ASICs, FPGAs, and interfaces.
• Own PCBAs and system-level electrical architecture including SI/PI and EMC/EMI.
• Develop automated test and characterization infrastructure and firmware.
• Build instrumentation transforming bench setups into repeatable workflows.
• Define performance criteria and validate results for reproducibility.
• Manage vendor relationships and production readiness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure usability and performance.
• Mentor engineers and establish best practices for design reviews.

Skills

Electronic system design

Mixed-signal design

Board bring-up

Manufacturing transfer

Python

C/C++ for hardware

Vendor collaboration

Debugging skills

Tools

Oscilloscope

Logic Analyzer

Spectrum Analyzer

PCB design tools

Job description

Merge Labs is a pioneering research lab focused on integrating biological and artificial intelligence to enhance human capabilities. The team is dedicated to developing advanced brain-computer interfaces that are safe, accessible, and capable of high-bandwidth interaction with the brain. They are seeking a Principal/Staff Electrical Engineer to lead the design and validation of core electronic systems that will streamline scientific processes and improve data reliability.

Responsibilities:

• Architect, design, simulate, and verify complex electronics integrating custom ASICs, FPGAs, and high-speed digital interfaces.
• Own critical PCBAs and system-level electrical architecture, addressing SI/PI, grounding, clocking, EMC/EMI, and thermal interactions.
• Develop automated test and characterization infrastructure, including custom hardware and integration firmware.
• Build electronic instrumentation for scientists, transforming bench setups into repeatable workflows.
• Define performance criteria for systems and validate results with documentation for reproducibility.
• Manage technical relationships with design vendors and assembly/test houses, establishing DFT strategies and production requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure electrical systems meet performance and usability standards.
• Mentor engineers and establish best practices for design reviews and hardware integration.

Qualifications:

• Deep experience in designing complex electronic systems with a proven track record in architecture, board bring-up, and manufacturing transfer.
• Advanced mixed-signal expertise, including low-noise analog and high-speed digital integration.
• Strong debugging skills with proficiency in using various electronic testing equipment.
• Practical experience in Python and C/C++ for hardware integration and automated testing.
• A systems mindset focused on calibration, uncertainty, and reproducibility in measurements.
• Experience in delivering manufacturable designs and collaborating with vendors.

Skills:

• Expertise in mixed-signal design and high-speed digital systems.
• Proficiency in electronic testing and debugging tools.
• Strong programming skills in Python and C/C++ for automation and integration.
• Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and mentor junior engineers.
• Strong analytical skills for defining and validating performance criteria.