Wearable Biomedical Imaging Engineer

Boston University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston University is seeking a Research Scientist in Biomedical Engineering to lead design and development of wearable optical instruments for brain imaging and peripheral sensing. This role covers analog/digital circuit design, PCB layout, FPGA and embedded firmware, sensor and camera systems, and integration into compact wearables.

Self-driven with strong collaboration is essential. The successful candidate will work in a lab/office environment at CILSE, with opportunities to mentor students

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, ECE, or related field; MS/PhD preferred.
• Open to all experience levels if the candidate is technically a strong fit.
• Some professional work experience is a plus.
• Proficient in PCB design, analog/mixed-signal design, FPGA firmware, embedded C, and Python/MATLAB.
• Experience with camera/image sensors, optical systems, and SiPM/APD detectors is a strong plus.
• Comfortable with compact wearable designs under tight size, weight, and power constraints.

Responsibilities

• Design and validate mixed-signal circuits for wearable instruments.
• Develop FPGA firmware (VHDL/Verilog) and embedded C firmware for real-time data acquisition and instrument control.
• Develop unit tests and test benches.
• Characterize sensors, cameras, and optical front-ends for low-noise, low-light performance.
• Integrate optics, electronics, and firmware into compact, deployable wearable systems; support other modalities (e.g., EEG, IMU).
• Design or supervise the design of PCBs (multilayer, rigid and flexible) including low-noise techniques and impedance control.
• Bench test and troubleshoot hardware using standard lab instruments; hands-on assembly, soldering, and rework.
• Document designs and performance; mentor students/postdocs on hardware topics; contribute to publications.

Skills

PCB design

Analog/mixed-signal circuit design

FPGA firmware (VHDL/Verilog)

Embedded C

Python/MATLAB

Camera/image sensors

Optical systems

Documentation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related

MS/PhD preferred

Tools

Altium

KiCad

Eagle

Job description

Boston University is seeking a Research Scientist in Biomedical Engineering to lead design and development of wearable optical instruments for brain imaging and peripheral sensing. This role covers analog/digital circuit design, PCB layout, FPGA and embedded firmware, sensor and camera systems, and integration into compact wearables.

Self-driven with strong collaboration is essential. The successful candidate will work in a lab/office environment at CILSE, with opportunities to mentor students