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Sr. Hardware Test Engineer

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San Francisco, CA, USA
140K-175K Annually
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San Francisco, CA, USA
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The Senior Hardware Test Engineer will validate Echo hardware systems, execute design verification tests, collaborate with engineers, and manage test protocol documentation.
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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.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Hardware Test Engineer to verify the Echo hardware system. The candidate will be responsible for testing custom Echo hardware devices and subsystems. The candidate will also drive development and bring-up of custom test systems.

Primary Role and Responsibilities
  • Execute in-house design verification tests

  • Execute testing with external test labs

  • Work with engineering team to develop custom tests

  • Collaborate with design engineers to characterize custom hardware

  • Dry-running tests for transfer to vendors

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field

  • Minimum 6 years of industry experience in testing electro-mechanical hardware devices

  • Experience with executing verification testing and participating in the test design loop

  • Experience with writing test protocols and documenting results in formal test reports

  • Experience working within a quality system

  • Hands-on experience with electromechanical prototyping and building test setups

    and fixtures

  • Experience with MATLAB or Python for data analysis, algorithm development, test

    automation, or simulation

  • Strong problem-solving skills

Other Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field

  • Familiarity with medical device compliance and standards

  • Prior experience in a medical device startup or early-stage company environment

  • Strong collaboration mindset

  • Superior written and verbal communication skills

  • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail

  • Occasional travel to vendors (<10%)

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.

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