Senior Electrical Engineer

Echo; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k) program with matching

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Echo Neurotechnologies in San Francisco is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to own electrical architecture, circuit design and system integration for an active implantable device. You will work at the intersection of hardware, firmware and software, guiding design from concept through verification and regulatory support.

You’ll collaborate across Mechanical, Firmware/Software, Clinical and Regulatory teams, perform V&V, contribute to ISO 13485 compliant processes, and help ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required; Master’s a plus.
• 7+ years of electrical engineering experience, preferably with Class III active implantable devices.
• Solid analog/mixed-signal circuit design experience (simulation, characterization, validation).
• Experience with full product development lifecycle from concept to regulatory submission.
• Proficiency with tools such as LTspice and lab/test equipment.
• Familiarity with FDA regulatory pathways and ISO 13485/14971/IEC standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and characterize analog/mixed-signal circuits for implantable devices.
• Support electrical and systems architecture across implant and external hardware.
• Collaborate with Mechanical, Firmware/Software, Clinical and Regulatory teams for an integrated system.
• Author subsystem requirements and execute verification/validation testing; support FDA submissions.
• Support DFM/DFA and manufacturing test development.

Skills

Analog/mixed-signal design

Circuit-level design

Product lifecycle

LTspice

Test equipment

FDA/regulatory awareness

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree (a plus)

Tools

LTspice

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Impedance Analyzer

Job description

Echo Neurotechnologies is an exciting new startup in the Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) space, driving innovation through advanced hardware engineering and AI solutions. Our mission is to deliver cutting-edge technologies that restore autonomy to people living with disabilities and improve their quality of life.

Team Culture

Join a small, dedicated team of knowledgeable and motivated professionals. Our early-stage environment offers the opportunity to take ownership of broad decisions with significant and long-lasting impact. We emphasize continuous learning and growth, fostering cross-functional collaboration where your contributions are vital to our success.

Summary
As a Senior Electrical Engineer Engineer, you will contribute to electrical architecture, circuit design, and system-level integration for our active implantable device. You bring solid experience in implantable device electronics and enjoy working across the boundary between hardware, firmware, and software, from design and verification through regulatory support.

Primary Role and Responsibilities

• Electrical & Circuit Design: Design and characterize analog/mixed-signal circuits for implantable device applications, including simulation, statistical validation, and manufacturing test development.
• Systems Integration: Support electrical and systems architecture across implant and external hardware (e.g., wireless communication, charging, programming interfaces).
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Mechanical Engineering, Firmware/Software, Clinical, and Regulatory teams to deliver an integrated system.
• V&V & Regulatory Support: Author subsystem-level requirements, execute verification and validation testing, and support FDA regulatory submissions in compliance with ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IEC 60601-1/-1-2, and IEC 62304.
• Reliability & Manufacturing Readiness: Support DFM/DFA efforts and manufacturing test development.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (Master's a plus).
• 7+ years of electrical engineering experience, with experience in Class III active implantable medical devices strongly preferred
• Solid analog/mixed-signal circuit design experience (simulation, characterization, statistical validation)
• Experience with the full product development lifecycle
• Proficiency with tools such as LTspice, oscilloscope/multimeter/impedance analyzer, or relevant simulation/modeling software
• Familiarity with FDA regulatory pathways and standards including ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IEC 60601, and IEC 62304 a plus
• Comfortable working across hardware/software/systems boundaries and collaborating with cross-functional device teams

$175,000 - $230,000 USD

What We Offer

An opportunity to work on exciting, cutting-edge projects to transform patients’ lives in a highly collaborative work environment.

Competitive compensation, including stock options.

401(k) program with matching contributions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Echo Neurotechnologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Confidentiality

All applications will be treated confidentially. Applicants may be asked to sign an NDA after the initial stages of the interview process.