Echo Neurotechnologies

Implantable brain-computer interface enabling communication

Senior Electrical Engineer

Biomedical Engineering & Medical DevicesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSan Francisco, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field is required; a master's degree is a plus.
At least 7 years of electrical engineering experience is required; experience with Class III active implantable medical devices is strongly preferred.
Experience designing analog and mixed-signal circuits, including simulation, characterization, and statistical validation.
Experience across the full product development lifecycle.
Proficiency with tools such as LTspice, oscilloscopes, multimeters, impedance analyzers, or relevant simulation and modeling software.
Familiarity with FDA regulatory pathways and standards including ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IEC 60601, and IEC 62304 is a plus.
Ability to work across hardware, software, and systems boundaries and collaborate with cross-functional device teams.

Responsibilities

Design and characterize analog and mixed-signal circuits for implantable device applications, including simulation, statistical validation, and manufacturing test development.
Support electrical and systems architecture across implant and external hardware, including wireless communication, charging, and programming interfaces.
Partner with Mechanical Engineering, Firmware/Software, Clinical, and Regulatory teams to deliver an integrated system.
Author subsystem-level requirements, execute verification and validation testing, and support FDA regulatory submissions in compliance with ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IEC 60601-1/-1-2, and IEC 62304.
Support design for manufacturing and design for assembly efforts and manufacturing test development.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with Class III active implantable medical devices is strongly preferred.
A master's degree is a plus.
Familiarity with FDA regulatory pathways and standards including ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IEC 60601, and IEC 62304 is a plus.

Company Overview

Echo Neurotechnologies is an exciting new startup in the Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) space, driving innovation through advanced hardware engineering and AI solutions. Our mission is to deliver cutting-edge technologies that restore autonomy to people living with disabilities and improve their quality of life.

Team Culture

Join a small, dedicated team of knowledgeable and motivated professionals. Our early-stage environment offers the opportunity to take ownership of broad decisions with significant and long-lasting impact. We emphasize continuous learning and growth, fostering cross-functional collaboration where your contributions are vital to our success.

Summary
As a Senior Electrical Engineer Engineer, you will contribute to electrical architecture, circuit design, and system-level integration for our active implantable device. You bring solid experience in implantable device electronics and enjoy working across the boundary between hardware, firmware, and software, from design and verification through regulatory support.

Primary Role and Responsibilities

Electrical & Circuit Design: Design and characterize analog/mixed-signal circuits for implantable device applications, including simulation, statistical validation, and manufacturing test development.
Systems Integration: Support electrical and systems architecture across implant and external hardware (e.g., wireless communication, charging, programming interfaces).
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Mechanical Engineering, Firmware/Software, Clinical, and Regulatory teams to deliver an integrated system.
V&V & Regulatory Support: Author subsystem-level requirements, execute verification and validation testing, and support FDA regulatory submissions in compliance with ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IEC 60601-1/-1-2, and IEC 62304.
Reliability & Manufacturing Readiness: Support DFM/DFA efforts and manufacturing test development.

Qualifications & Skills

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (Master's a plus).
7+ years of electrical engineering experience, with experience in Class III active implantable medical devices strongly preferred
Solid analog/mixed-signal circuit design experience (simulation, characterization, statistical validation)
Experience with the full product development lifecycle
Proficiency with tools such as LTspice, oscilloscope/multimeter/impedance analyzer, or relevant simulation/modeling software
Familiarity with FDA regulatory pathways and standards including ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IEC 60601, and IEC 62304 a plus
Comfortable working across hardware/software/systems boundaries and collaborating with cross-functional device teams

Salary

$175,000—$230,000 USD

What We Offer

An opportunity to work on exciting, cutting-edge projects to transform patients’ lives in a highly collaborative work environment.
Competitive compensation, including stock options.
Comprehensive benefits package.
401(k) program with matching contributions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Echo Neurotechnologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Confidentiality

All applications will be treated confidentially. Applicants may be asked to sign an NDA after the initial stages of the interview process.

Salary 175000 - 230000 USD

About the Company

Echo Neurotechnologies

Implantable brain-computer interface enabling communication

Echo Neurotechnologies creates brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) aimed at helping people with severe neurological disabilities regain abilities such as conversational communication. Its main product is an implantable BCI system that surgically places electrodes on the brain to record neural signals, which are then decoded by software (potentially using AI) to control external devices or generate speech through a digital avatar. This makes it possible for users to interact with computers or robotic limbs by thinking. The company differentiates itself through leadership from Dr. Edward Chang and a focus on clinically translating BCIs for restoration of communication and movement, backed by venture funding from Andreessen Horowitz and a plan to move toward commercialization in a field with players like Neuralink and Synchron. The goal is to bring therapeutic neural implants to patients, enabling restored communication and mobility for those with severe paralysis.

Company size: Not listed
Company stage: Late Stage VC
Total funding: $50M
Headquarters: San Francisco, CA
Founded: 2023

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