We are raising our Series B financing to develop a bioelectronic neural-interface platform technology. Our technology is supported by artificial intelligence (AI) and creates an adaptive, closed-loop, cortical-modulation system with our first application in tumor resection (brain cancer) and deep modulation (epilepsy) that will yield patient-specific treatments. We are partnering with our Head of Electronics Development to hire our Head of Electronics Engineering.
Our Head of Electronics Engineering will be responsible for the analog and product design, developing electronics, testing, and working cross-functionally with the R&D and engineering teams for the development of our novel graphene, neural interface, implantable neurotechnology system for Deep Brain Modulation, and its peripheral equipment. This position must have electronic or active implantable medical device experience and be proficient in English (reading, writing, and speaking).
This position will be based in Barcelona (relocation assistance available) with occasional work-from-home flexibility.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, assemble and test electronic circuits that are part of an implantable CNS neuromodulation system, in direct collaboration with the (embedded) software, quality and regulatory teams
- Support our external partners in the outsourced design, assembly and test of electronic circuits that are part of an implantable CNS neuromodulation system
- Develop, build, and run manual and automated test systems to characterize and verify our electronics and embedded systems.
- Qualify, validate and maintain lab tools and equipment, in the framework of Good Lab Practices (GLP).
- Support and lead the development team in translating system requirements into hardware and embedded software requirements, and into interface definitions.
- Assess the technical feasibility of and contribute to the technical concepts.
- Perform functional analysis and create system designs that meet the requirements.
- Perform design failure mode and effect analysis (DFMEA) on designs
- Apply applicable standards and guidelines (e.g., IEC60601, ISO14971).
- Create test plans to verify our electronics and embedded systems against the product and manufacturing requirements.
- Perform system integration, verification, and validation.
- Maintain traceability between requirements and test records/reports.
- Initiate and contribute to design, technical and milestone reviews.
- Generate intellectual property.
- Understand DFR/DFM/DFT (Design for Reliability, Design for Manufacturing and Design for Test), including concept engineering, modeling, analysis, sensitivity, and stress analysis.
- Work intensively with Quality, Regulatory, Clinical and Project Management on the formal product development processes, and perform design and phase reviews.
- Follow change request processes.
Education & Training
BSc or MSc in electronics Engineering with at least 5 years of work experience in a relevant industrial setting (regulated environment, MedTech is a strong plus) with a proven experience executing a full development cycle. Experience in developing multidisciplinary medical device is a plus.
Skills & Experience
- Strong practical engineering background in electronic hardware and embedded design for commercial production.
- Familiar with electronic simulation and design methodologies and tools (e.g., Spice, Altium, VHDL etc.)
- Familiar with digital communication busses and protocols (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART etc.).
- Familiar with analog design, preferably implant analog design.
- Ability to manage projects mandated to external sub-contractor and manufacturing.
- Strong hands-on skills, experience with machine shop tools.
- Preferred to have solid experience in neuroscience with a strong interest in gaining a further understanding of this field.
- Preferred to have experience in applying quality control for medical devices (ISO13485) or in a similar working environment in a tightly regulated industry (e.g., medical devices).
- Preferred to have solid understanding of Medical Risk Analysis.
- Preferred to have detailed understanding of active implantable medical device development and application of its relevant standards
- Fun, loving, people person. Motivated to make the world a better place.
- Fast learner, self-motivated and pro-active individual able to work in the fast-moving environment of a dynamic start-up company.
- A system-thinking attitude identify areas of potential improvement and develop plans to address these; Team oriented, a sparring partner to colleagues in other discipline
- Fluency in English required (English is company language). Fluency in Spanish is a plus.
** This position will be based in Barcelona, Spain. Relocation and visa assistance provided! **
