Neural AFE Test & Validation Engineer

Investigo; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Investigo is seeking a highly capable engineer to lead the in-house validation of an analog front end for a neurotechnology brain-computer interface. You will build bench setups, bring up first silicon, and characterize the chip against spec using your own equipment and protocols.

This is an excellent entry-level industry role for someone with strong analog fundamentals from academia or research, offering hands-on bench and system experience with mentorship from a senior ASIC lead.

Qualifications

• BS, MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Bioengineering or related field.
• Hands-on bench skills with oscilloscopes, source-measure units and signal generators.
• Proficiency in Python or MATLAB for data analysis and test automation.

Responsibilities

• Bench test setup: Build and maintain fixtures and instrumentation for first silicon.
• Test plans & protocols: Co-develop bench test plans with verification teams.
• Independent characterization: Measure analog front end per channel and across array.
• System integration testing: Support ASIC integration into full signal chain.
• Documentation: Write characterization and DHF records.
• Growth: Become primary owner of the AFE characterization test suite.

Skills

Bench testing

Python

MATLAB

Noise measurement

Education

BS/MS/PhD in EE or Bioengineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Source-measure units

Signal generators

Job description

Investigo is seeking a highly capable engineer to lead the in-house validation of an analog front end for a neurotechnology brain-computer interface. You will build bench setups, bring up first silicon, and characterize the chip against spec using your own equipment and protocols.

This is an excellent entry-level industry role for someone with strong analog fundamentals from academia or research, offering hands-on bench and system experience with mentorship from a senior ASIC lead.