Electrical Engineer at Science

Alameda, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Medical Devices, NeuroscienceIndustries

Requirements

  • Experience in electronic system design using microcontrollers, microprocessors and FPGAs
  • Skilled in PCB design using industry standard tools such as Altium, OrCAD etc
  • Strong understanding of power management in battery powered systems
  • Familiarity with communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, SDIO, etc)
  • Experience in power and size constrained system design
  • Skilled in low noise analog sensor interface design
  • Adept in modeling signal integrity, parasitic loading and crosstalk for sensing applications
  • Experience with wireless system design and RF-aware PCB design
  • Adept using tools for electronic system characterization including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers etc
  • Strong circuit analysis and simulation skills
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills
  • BS in Electrical Engineering or a related field
  • Experience with camera and optical systems (preferred)
  • Experience with control of test equipment via Python (preferred)
  • Understanding of firmware development and in particular an ability to factor firmware development into part selection (preferred)
  • Experience in bringing up boards with high speed interfaces (PCIe, MIPI PHYs, DDR) (preferred)
  • PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Architect, design and characterize electrical systems, generally at the PCB level, for advanced medical device applications
  • Electronic device bring-up and characterization
  • Test and qualification of electronic hardware especially PCB-As
  • Feasibility investigation and prototype of new concepts
  • Clear documentation and communication of design and test work
  • Interface and communication with cross-disciplinary teams including microfabrication, software, IC design, biology

Skills

microcontrollers
microprocessors
FPGAs
PCB design
Altium
OrCAD
power management
I2C
SPI
UART
SDIO
battery powered systems

Science

Develops advanced biotech and high-tech products

About Science

Science.xyz develops specialized products and services in the biotech and high-tech sectors, focusing on areas like synthetic biology, stem cell research, microfabrication, and semiconductor devices. Their products are designed to meet the needs of clients such as academic institutions, research labs, and biotech companies. The company employs a skilled team of professionals, including scientists and engineers, to ensure their offerings are advanced and effective. Unlike many competitors, Science.xyz emphasizes collaboration and partnerships within the scientific community to enhance their product development. The goal of Science.xyz is to leverage scientific research to create valuable solutions that contribute to advancements in technology and biotechnology.

Alameda, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2021Year Founded
$25.3MTotal Funding
EARLY_VCCompany Stage
Consulting, Industrial & Manufacturing, BiotechnologyIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Flexible Vacation
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Sick Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Flexible Spending Account

Risks

Intellectual property disputes may arise from Pixium's PRIMA retinal implant acquisition.
New executive team integration may lead to strategic misalignments or transitional challenges.
Biohybrid neural interfaces face ethical and regulatory scrutiny, delaying market entry.

Differentiation

Science focuses on unmet medical needs with advanced biotech and high-tech solutions.
The company integrates bioelectronics with neural interfaces for vision restoration.
Science's strategic location in Alameda offers access to the thriving Bay Area tech market.

Upsides

Growing demand for wireless neural devices boosts Science's SciFi headstage and Synapse protocol.
Acquisition of Pixium's PRIMA implant aligns with bioelectronics and neural interface trends.
Experienced executives in financial and legal roles support strategic scaling and IP management.

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