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Open Position: Electrical Engineer, Wearable Biomedical Devices

Job Title: Electrical Engineer – Wearable Biomedical Devices
Location: Boston, MA (MGH / Martinos Center)
Type: Full-time

Overview

We are looking for an electrical engineer to support the development of wearable near-infrared optical devices. This is a hands-on role spanning the full process from design to testing and assembly. The engineer will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to build reliable, research-grade systems for clinical and at-home use.

Summary

The Electrical Engineer will support the design and development of wearable biomedical devices for monitoring brain and physiological signals. This role includes PCB design, embedded systems, prototyping, testing, and device assembly in a collaborative research environment.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Design, layout, and validate multi-layer PCBs, including rigid and flexible 6-layer designs with dense component placement for compact wearable systems
Select and integrate electronic components (microcontrollers, analog front-end, LEDs, photodetectors, power systems, wireless modules)
Develop, test, and debug embedded firmware
Perform bench testing, signal validation, and troubleshooting (noise, stability, power) using standard lab equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, optical power meters, spectrometers)
Assemble and integrate hardware systems, including probes and cabling
Perform manual soldering, rework, and fine-pitch component modification on PCBs
Work with free-space and fiber-based optical systems, including alignment and integration of laser-based light sources
Support basic machining and modification of mechanical components for prototypes and test setups
Manage PCB fabrication, BOMs, and component procurement
Document designs, test procedures, and system performance
Support system integration with other modalities (e.g., EEG, physiological sensors)
Collaborate with engineers, scientists, and clinical staff to refine device performance
Ensure designs follow applicable safety and quality guidelines for research devices

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required
Master’s or PhD preferred

Experience

1–5+ years of experience in PCB design and embedded systems (level dependent)
Experience designing multi-layer PCBs, including dense layouts and rigid-flex configurations preferred
Experience with PCB design tools (e.g., Altium, KiCad, Eagle)
Experience with microcontrollers and firmware development
Strong background in analog and mixed-signal circuit design

Skills/Abilities/Competencies

Hands-on experience with prototyping, testing, debugging, and hardware rework
Proficiency in manual soldering, including fine-pitch and surface-mount components
Familiarity with optical systems (free-space and fiber-coupled, including lasers)
Experience with standard lab instrumentation (oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, optical power meters, spectrometers)
Basic machining skills for prototype fabrication or modification
Understanding of low-noise and signal integrity considerations
Ability to manage multiple design iterations and timelines
Strong documentation and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with wearable or biomedical devices
Familiarity with near-infrared optical systems (NIRS)
Experience with wireless communication (BLE)
Experience in a research or clinical environment

Working Conditions

Laboratory and office environment
Hands-on device assembly, optical alignment, and bench testing
This is an on-site position; remote work is not compatible with the hands-on nature of the role

To Apply

If interested, please contact Dr. Franceschini at mfranceschini@mgh.harvard.edu