System Engineer I at iRhythm Technologies

San Francisco, California, United States

iRhythm Technologies Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
MedTech, Wearable Devices, HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Biomedical, or a related engineering discipline (Master’s degree preferred)
  • Familiarity with bench-top lab equipment (e.g., power supplies, DMMs, oscilloscopes)
  • Ability to read and interpret circuit schematics and PCB layouts
  • Basic programming or scripting skills in Python or C#
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for documentation and cross-functional collaboration
  • Attention to detail with the ability to follow procedures while contributing innovative ideas
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience automating test processes or procedures
  • Understanding of statistical analysis and deriving test limits using GR&R or similar methods
  • Exposure to electromechanical devices and/or medical device testing
  • Familiarity with manufacturing processes or collaboration with manufacturing teams
  • Experience with engineering documentation (Test Plans, Requirements, Validation Reports)
  • Hybrid role – requires a minimum of 50% in-office presence at San Francisco office

Responsibilities

  • Support the design, development, and validation of test systems for iRhythm’s medical devices
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with design, software, firmware, and manufacturing teams to enhance testing efficiency and reliability
  • Assist in creating and maintaining technical documentation including test plans, system requirements, and test reports
  • Contribute to root cause analysis and troubleshooting activities for test and system-level issues
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to optimize test processes and tools
  • Ensure work complies with quality system and regulatory requirements relevant to medical device development

Skills

test systems
test fixtures
medical devices
firmware
software engineering
electrical engineering
mechanical engineering
root cause analysis
troubleshooting
technical documentation
test plans
system requirements

iRhythm Technologies

Advanced cardiac monitoring solutions provider

About iRhythm Technologies

iRhythm Technologies focuses on cardiac monitoring solutions, with its main product being the Zio Patch, a wearable device that tracks heart rhythms for up to 14 days. This extended monitoring helps healthcare providers detect irregular heart rhythms that shorter monitoring might miss, making it especially useful for patients at risk. The company serves both patients and healthcare providers, generating revenue by selling the Zio Patch and offering data analysis services to interpret the collected heart data. iRhythm aims to improve patient outcomes and streamline healthcare workflows in the cardiac health sector.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2006Year Founded
$102.8MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Mental Health Support
Hybrid Work Options
Pet Insurance

Risks

Increased competition from emerging cardiac monitoring technologies threatens market share.
FDA warning letter may lead to regulatory scrutiny and potential fines.
Shareholder investigation could result in legal challenges and financial liabilities.

Differentiation

Zio Patch offers up to 14 days of uninterrupted cardiac monitoring.
iRhythm's Zio Patch is the smallest and least conspicuous cardiac diagnostic device.
The company provides data analysis services for actionable insights from Zio Patch data.

Upsides

Wearable health tech market growth aligns with iRhythm's business model.
Telehealth expansion increases demand for remote monitoring solutions like Zio Patch.
AI integration enhances arrhythmia detection accuracy in iRhythm's Zio Patch.

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