Research Engineer

Subsense • Palo Alto, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Opportunity We are seeking a Research Engineer to design and build advanced physical systems in a multidisciplinary environment. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on developing and integrating hardware and software into functional systems. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to translate concepts into practical implementations, contributing to the development of robust, scalable engineering solutions, including engineering in biological settings.

Requirements

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, or related field
• 0–5 years of experience in a relevant engineering or applied science field
• Strong background in electromagnetics, magnetic systems, or related domains
• Experience designing and building hardware systems
• Familiarity with modeling and simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB, Python, COMSOL, ANSYS, or similar)
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to partner across scientific, engineering, and business teams.
• Startup mindset — adaptable, resourceful, hands-on, and highly execution-focused.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with control systems, embedded systems, or signal processing is a plus
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on engineering environment
• Experience in magnetic system development is strongly preferred
• Experience in neuroengineering, neuroscience, or related biomedical fields is strongly preferred
• Exposure to engineering in biological settings is a plus

Responsibilities

• Develop and build electromagnetic actuation systems for medical applications, including magnetic navigation platforms and electromagnetic coil assemblies
• Design and develop hardware-based systems and subsystems
• Build and iterate on prototypes and engineering platforms
• Integrate hardware, software, and control components into cohesive systems
• Develop and execute engineering tests to evaluate system performance
• Support system build, bring-up, and troubleshooting activities
• Contribute to experimental setups, including work in biological settings
• Analyze results and drive design improvements and optimization
• Document designs, configurations, and test results

What This Job Offers

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