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Electrical Engineer

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Q Bio

Q Bio

11-50 employees

Offers preventive health assessments and monitoring

Data & Analytics
Hardware
Biotechnology

Compensation Overview

$120k - $160kAnnually

+ Equity + Stock Options

Mid

San Carlos, CA, USA

Category
Electronics Design Engineering
Embedded Systems Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Required Skills
Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Design
Requirements
  • Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with minimum 3 years of experience
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and lead complex projects internally and with 3rd party vendors
  • Experience using common EDA software packages(Altium, KiCad, …) for schematics and PCB layout design and routing
  • Experience working in common hardware lab environments, and familiar with common testing equipment, including oscilloscope, network analyzer, DC power supply and spectrum analyzer
  • Excellent organizational, communication and team skills
  • Proficient in scripting, debugging, optimization tools, and unit testing
Responsibilities
  • Develop digital, analog, and mixed signal electronics for the Next-Generation Mark I MRI imaging device
  • Bring up boards in the hardware lab, characterize the performance and iterate to improve product functions
  • Document and support design and prototyping from concept to products
  • Design and execute test plans to verify prototypes/products meet the internal requirements and external regulatory compliance
  • Productize designs in conjunction with cross-functional input from Commercial, Quality, Manufacturing, and HW/SW teams
  • Interface with external vendors and contract manufacturers to facilitate fast prototyping, design verification, process validation and manufacturing transfer.

Q.bio focuses on preventive medicine by identifying early signs of disease before symptoms arise, which allows for timely interventions and improved health outcomes. The main product is the Q Exam, a comprehensive health assessment that takes about an hour and collects data from blood, saliva, urine, vitals, and whole-body MRI scans. This information is stored securely in a personalized BioVault and can be accessed through the Q Dashboard, which is designed for telemedicine, enabling users to share their health data with healthcare professionals globally. Q.bio differentiates itself from competitors by offering a subscription-based model that provides regular health assessments and continuous monitoring for individuals, as well as partnerships with clinicians to enhance their practices with data-rich preventive medicine. The goal of Q.bio is to empower clients to take control of their health through detailed, data-driven insights that facilitate informed decision-making.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$76M

Headquarters

San Carlos, California

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

6%

2 year growth

16%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Securing $27M in funding for the Mark I MRI scanner demonstrates strong investor confidence and provides resources for technological advancements.
  • The launch of Tensor Field Mapping technology positions Q Bio at the forefront of medical imaging innovation, potentially revolutionizing diagnostic accuracy and personalized medicine.
  • Partnerships with prominent investors like Khosla Ventures and Andreessen Horowitz enhance Q Bio's credibility and market reach.

What critics are saying

  • The high cost and complexity of developing and maintaining advanced MRI technology could strain financial resources and operational capacity.
  • The preventive healthcare market is highly competitive, requiring Q Bio to continuously innovate to maintain its edge.

What makes Q Bio unique

  • Q Bio's Tensor Field Mapping technology offers quantitative, harmonized imaging data, setting it apart from traditional qualitative MRI scans.
  • The Q Exam provides a comprehensive health assessment in just one hour, combining multiple data sources into a single, detailed snapshot of an individual's health.
  • Q Bio's subscription-based model for both individuals and clinicians ensures continuous monitoring and integration of preventive medicine into everyday healthcare.