Fractional Wearables Lead

Theta Neurotech; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

The Theta Neurotech team in Chicago is seeking a Fractional Wearables Lead to guide the wearable device strategy for our EEG patch. This part‑time, hybrid role focuses on device requirements, sensor selection, and integration with the EEG monitoring platform, coordinating with engineering and clinical teams to ensure usability, reliability, and timely delivery.

You will help translate user and clinical feedback into concrete product improvements while supporting high‑level roadmap planning for

Qualifications

• Experience in wearable device development, including consumer or medical‑grade hardware and sensors.
• Background in biomedical or electrical engineering; EEG or neurotech experience is a strong plus.
• Understanding of usability, ergonomics, and human‑centered design for body‑worn devices.
• Familiarity with medical device lifecycle, prototyping, testing, and collaboration with regulatory and quality teams.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally with engineering, data science, and clinical stakeholders and to communicate technical concepts clearly.
• Comfort working in a startup environment and independently in a fractional capacity.

Responsibilities

• Guide wearable device strategy and roadmap for the patch.
• Oversee hardware and sensor selection and integration with EEG monitoring platform.
• Coordinate with engineering and clinical teams on prototype performance and usability standards.
• Support vendor selection and contribute to regulatory and quality considerations.
• Contribute to timelines for iterative testing and product refinement.
• Translate user and clinical feedback into clear product improvements.

Skills

Wearable device dev

Cross-functional skills

Usability design

Regulatory knowledge

Startup adaptability

EEG/Neurotech

Technical communication

Independent work

Biomedical engineering

Education

Bachelor's in Biomedical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Company Description

Theta Neurotech is developing a wearable EEG patch designed to predict epileptic seizures 30–60 minutes before onset. The technology focuses on the 1.1 million Americans and 30 million people globally living with drug-resistant epilepsy, aiming to enable preventative drug deployment and reduce seizure-related risks. By providing advance warning, the system seeks to help individuals regain independence and confidence in daily life. Theta Neurotech combines neuroscience, data science, and wearable technology to build practical tools that improve patient outcomes and quality of life.

Role Description

The Fractional Wearables Lead is a part-time, hybrid role based in Chicago, IL, with flexibility for some work from home. This role will guide the wearable device strategy, overseeing product requirements, hardware and sensor selection, and integration with the EEG monitoring platform. Day-to-day tasks include coordinating with engineering and clinical teams, reviewing prototype performance, and helping define usability, comfort, and reliability standards for the wearable patch. The person in this position will support vendor selection, collaborate on regulatory and quality considerations, and contribute to timelines for iterative testing and refinement. The role also involves translating user and clinical feedback into clear product improvements and supporting high-level roadmap planning for future wearable features.

Qualifications

• Experience in wearable device development, including consumer or medical-grade hardware and sensors.
• Background in biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, or related field; experience with neurotech or EEG-based systems is a strong plus.
• Understanding of usability, ergonomics, and human-centered design for body-worn devices.
• Familiarity with medical device lifecycle, including prototyping, testing, and collaboration with regulatory and quality teams.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, data science, and clinical stakeholders and to communicate technical concepts clearly.
• Comfort working in a startup environment, with strong organizational skills and the ability to operate independently in a fractional capacity.
• Prior experience with epilepsy, neurology, or digital health products is beneficial.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant discipline, or equivalent practical experience.