Mechanical Engineer

Nudge Real Estate; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join their innovative team focused on developing groundbreaking ultrasound technology. In this role, you'll refine designs of wearable systems that can modulate brain activity non-invasively, contributing to transformative healthcare solutions. Your work will involve close collaboration with engineers from multiple disciplines to create ergonomic devices that improve user experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in relevant mechanical engineering roles.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent is required.
• Proficiency in CAD software is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine designs for ultrasound transducer arrays and systems.
• Work with electrical engineers and acoustics specialists to ensure integration.
• Ensure ergonomic adaptability of devices for varied user types.

Skills

Proficiency in CAD

Mechanical Design

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

About Nudge

Nudge’s goal is to help the brain work better by creating a generalized product that can precisely stimulate and image the brain, entirely non-invasively. We aim to achieve this by developing cutting-edge ultrasound technology to treat neurological and psychiatric disorders, like addiction, and eventually, creating a mainstream consumer device that can modulate mood, focus, sleep, and more.

To realize those ambitions, we’re growing a scrappy, multidisciplinary, science and engineering team focused on making the best technology possible for interfacing with the whole brain, and a product that has the potential to improve people’s daily lives more than any other.

About the team

The engineering team at Nudge works at the intersection of neuroscience, software, machine learning, firmware, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and acoustics. Our team includes engineers who have led development of the surgical robot at Neuralink, built augmented-reality hardware at Apple, and designed parts on SpaceX Starlink satellites. We are scrappy, hands-on, and welcome exceptional individuals who are passionate about their craft and energized by working on impactful, technical challenges.

About the role

As a mechanical engineer at Nudge you will:

• Develop and refine mechanical designs for ultrasound transducer arrays, housings, and support structures in self-contained wearable ultrasound neuromodulation systems.

• Work closely with electrical engineers, acoustics specialists, and product designers to integrate mechanical components seamlessly.

• Ensure devices are ergonomic and adaptable, accommodating a wide range of body types, head sizes, and usage scenarios for maximum comfort and usability.

• Bootstrap an in-house, state of the art piezo ultrasound transducer fab in San Francisco.

About you

• 3+ years of experience

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent

• Proficiency in CAD

• Demonstrated history of exceptional contributions in your prior work experiences

Compensation Range

$140,000 - $270,000/year + equity

While this represents our expected range based on market data, final compensation will be determined based on your specific qualifications and may be outside this range.