Hardware Development Lead

Location: Bay Area, USA
On-site: Palo Alto
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Position Type: Full-Time
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Company Overview:
Subsense is a pioneering organization specializing in developing innovative nanotechnology solutions aimed at revolutionizing the field of noninvasive daily used Brain-Computer Interfaces and treating Neurodegenerative disease. We are committed to creating cutting-edge products that address complex health challenges and improve customer and patient outcomes.

Job Summary:
We are seeking a dynamic Hardware Development Lead to drive the creation of innovative wearable technology. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop cutting-edge brain-computer interface (BCI) devices. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in wearable electronics, a strong background in integrating hardware and software, and a passion for pioneering new technologies. If you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced startup environment and are excited by high-risk, high-reward challenges, we want you to join our team and help shape the future of neurotechnology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overseeing wearable hardware development, both in house and with academic and industrial collaborators
• Working with a cross functional, interdisciplinary team to integrate hardware, software, nanoscience, data science, and regulatory to build new BCI technology
• Develop early prototypes of wearable hardware for demos
• Collaborating with external laboratories and CROs to develop electronics and firmware
• Working with regulatory personnel to ensure suitable safety guidelines are maintained
• Develop strategies for wearable device manufacture and scale up
• Build, operate, and manage internal electronics laboratories and workshops
• Grow and manage the hardware division and team within the company
• Work with legal counsel to grow the IP portfolio of the company.
• Promote scientific advances in the company through peer review publication and by speaking at conferences

Qualifications:

• Expertise in wearable electronics or bioelectronics. BCI experience a strong plus.
• Expertise in integrating hardware, software, and data processing to develop new technologies and products
• Knowledge of magnetic field generation, optics, lasers, and photodiodes
• Familiarity with biotech applications and medical devices
• Experience with industrial scale up of electronic devices
• Experience working in early stage startup or other small companies
• Collaboration experience with academic laboratories and CROs
• Management experience for development projects
• An excellent publication/patent history in bioelectronics, neurotech, or related fields
• An advanced degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineer, biotechnology, or a related field with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• A willingness to take on high risk, high reward challenges
• Fluent in written and spoken English

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment
• Support for professional development and continuous learning
• Collaborative and inclusive company culture