Electrical Engineer

Subsense • Mountain View, CA

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About The Position

Subsense is seeking an early-career Electrical Engineer to design, develop, and integrate electronics and hardware for emerging neurotechnology, biotechnology, and medical-device systems. The role supports experimental platforms, proof-of-concept devices, data acquisition systems, and integrated hardware for research and development, with projects potentially involving optical, magnetic, sensing, and other biomedical technologies.

The engineer will work hands-on across electrical engineering, biomedical instrumentation, and multidisciplinary system development—from concepts and circuit design through prototyping, integration, characterization, and testing. The role includes opportunities to develop electrical subsystems and experimental solutions while collaborating with specialists in engineering, neuroscience, biology, and software to translate experimental requirements into functional hardware. The position is suited to a curious, hands-on engineer interested in applying engineering principles to biotechnology, biomedical research, and neurotechnology.

Subsense describes itself as a small team developing a non-surgical, bidirectional brain-computer interface powered by plasmonic and magnetoelectric nanoparticles. The engineer will help translate early research into working technology and may influence the platform and how it is built.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline, with coursework in electronics.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience; coursework, academic research, internships, laboratory work, and personal projects count as relevant experience. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Foundational understanding of circuit analysis, analog and digital electronics, and basic electronic components.
• Hands-on experience assembling and testing circuits through coursework, laboratory work, or projects.
• Basic ability to read circuit schematics and use common laboratory equipment such as multimeters and oscilloscopes.
• Some experience with soldering, wiring, or electronic assembly, and willingness to develop these skills.
• Basic programming experience in Python, C, or C++, and willingness to learn tools used for hardware control and data acquisition.
• Methodical approach to troubleshooting, including taking measurements, recording observations, and asking for guidance when needed.
• Ability to follow test procedures, maintain clear technical notes, and communicate results and questions.
• Willingness to learn from feedback and collaborate with engineers and scientists from different backgrounds.
• Interest in biomedical engineering, biotechnology, neurotechnology, or scientific instrumentation.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to schematic capture, circuit simulation, or PCB layout tools through coursework or projects.
• Experience with microcontrollers, development boards, or basic embedded programming.
• Familiarity with communication interfaces such as I2C, SPI, UART, or USB.
• Experience using Python to collect, plot, or analyze experimental data.
• Exposure to sensors, signal conditioning, data acquisition, or basic signal processing.
• Experience with 3D CAD, 3D printing, or assembling mechanical fixtures and enclosures.
• Introductory knowledge of optics, electromagnetics, bioelectrical signals, or biomedical instrumentation.
• Familiarity with version control or collaborative technical documentation.
• Academic research, internships, or personal projects involving electronics, robotics, biomedical devices, or laboratory equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with assembly, integration, and testing of electronic circuits and hardware prototypes for biomedical instrumentation and neurotechnology applications.
• Build and modify circuits, cables, and test assemblies from schematics, wiring diagrams, and team guidance, including soldering, component installation, and basic rework.
• Support PCB bring-up and debugging by performing initial checks, taking measurements, recording results, and helping investigate issues.
• Assist with schematic updates, circuit simulation, component research, and straightforward PCB layout tasks under engineering supervision.
• Help set up and operate data acquisition systems, including connecting sensors, configuring equipment, and checking acquired signals.
• Support integration of sensors, actuators, power supplies, embedded controllers, and other components into experimental platforms.
• Write or modify small scripts for instrument control, data collection, and test automation using existing code, examples, and team guidance.
• Perform electrical measurements using oscilloscopes, multimeters, function generators, and bench power supplies, following established procedures.
• Help troubleshoot circuit and system issues, document observations, and work with engineers to identify next steps.
• Apply basic signal analysis and filtering techniques to review measurement quality and help identify noise or unexpected behavior.
• Assist with assembly and modification of fixtures, enclosures, mounts, and other mechanical components used in laboratory setups.
• Maintain clear records of hardware configurations, wiring, test procedures, measurements, and changes to support repeatable experiments.
• Follow laboratory safety practices and team procedures for handling, powering, and testing electronic hardware.
• Participate in design reviews and team discussions, communicate progress and questions, and incorporate feedback.
• Take projects from early research and development through functional prototypes, test ideas, solve technical problems, and contribute to design decisions.
• Work hands-on with ultrasound, electronics, and instrumentation alongside scientists and engineers in neuroscience, nanotechnology, and AI.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with meaningful employer support.
• 15 vacation days, 7 sick days, and 10 paid holidays.
• Company-wide winter shutdown from Christmas Eve through New Year's Day.
• Commuter benefits.
• Paid parental leave, including 4 weeks of maternity disability leave and 8 weeks of baby-bonding leave, subject to eligibility.
• Team outings, lunches, happy hours, and celebrations.
• Equity that lets employees share in the company's growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level