Ultrasound Transducer Engineer

iSono Health Inc.•Sunnyvale, CA

About The Position

The Ultrasound Transducer Engineer at iSono Health will be a hands-on contributor responsible for the characterization, evaluation, and electrical integration of ultrasound transducers within our imaging system. This role sits at the intersection of acoustics, electronics, and system performance, and is critical to ensuring high image quality, system reliability, and successful product development. You will work closely with imaging, hardware, and software teams to translate transducer behavior into optimized system performance. This is a high-impact execution role focused on building, testing, and improving real-world hardware.

Requirements

B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field
3+ years of hands-on experience with ultrasound transducers or similar hardware systems
Strong experience in transducer characterization and testing
Solid understanding of ultrasound physics and beamforming fundamentals
Experience with electrical engineering concepts, signal chains, and hardware interfacing
Hands-on experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, function generators, measurement systems)
Ability to troubleshoot and debug system-level hardware and signal issues
Strong documentation and communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience working with ultrasound vendors or custom transducer development
Familiarity with acoustic measurement setups (e.g., hydrophone testing, phantom studies)
Exposure to MATLAB and Python for data analysis and visualization
Experience in medical device development, including design controls, V&V, and regulatory documentation
Experience in fast-paced or startup environments

Responsibilities

Perform detailed acoustic and electrical characterization of ultrasound transducers
Design and execute test protocols using lab equipment
Analyze performance across operating conditions and identify opportunities for improvement
Work with external vendors and internal teams to evaluate and refine transducer performance
Own the electrical interfacing and signal chain associated with the transducer
Support debugging and optimization of signal integrity, noise, and system-level performance
Collaborate with hardware engineers on front-end electronics, data acquisition, and system integration
Contribute to design decisions that impact transducer performance within the full system
Work closely with the imaging scientist to understand how transducer characteristics affect image quality
Support beamforming and system parameter tuning from a hardware and signal perspective
Assist in troubleshooting imaging artifacts and performance issues tied to transducer behavior
Develop and maintain test and validation frameworks for transducer and imaging performance
Support verification and validation (V&V) activities aligned with product and regulatory requirements
Document test methods, results, and conclusions clearly for internal use and regulatory submissions
Partner with manufacturing and cross-functional teams to ensure successful design transfer to production
Investigate field and manufacturing issues using root-cause analysis and implement improvements
Contribute to product reliability, performance consistency, and cost optimization efforts
Work closely with imaging, software, QA, and product teams to ensure cohesive system development
Communicate findings clearly and contribute to technical decision-making across teams
Support alignment with design control processes and quality standards