Principal Hardware Engineer

Engineering        ·        Chevy Chase, Maryland        ·        Full time

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and assist in the design, implementation and testing of medical devices consisting of complex, integrated hardware and software systems intended for the acquisition, processing and analysis of physiologic signals.
• System Analysis
  • Troubleshoot and provide technical assessments of system level performance issues in existing products covering multiple domains (e.g. analog, digital and/or software).
  • Interact with clinical and marketing on the technical assessment and management of device complaints and feedback.
  • Effectively collaborate with mechanical engineers, software engineers and technicians on a variety of system level issues.
• System Integration and Testing
  • Define and implement system integration and test protocols (mechanical, electrical & embedded software) including design and development of any necessary test fixtures.
  • Define and implement system verification and validation protocols per company guidelines; execute verification and validation tests and associated documentation that comply with US and international medical device regulations and corporate quality management systems procedures.
• System Architecture
  • Assist in the design, analysis, and implementation of proof-of-concept simulations and/or prototypes.
  • Develop specifications for device sub-systems and associated data communication, typically including functional specifications, design specifications and verification/validation procedures.
  • Contribute to error budgeting, reliability analysis, design for manufacturability, and design for cost programs.
• Work within timelines, resources, and budgets for completion of assigned projects.
• Provide technical leadership on various engineering projects and/or sub-projects.
• Contribute to specific mechanical, electrical or software designs depending on background and expertise.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and 7-10 years, Master’s or PhD with 5+ years’ experience in Biomedical, Electrical, Computer, or Systems Engineering is required.
• Experience with systems engineering processes.
• Experience with medical devices performing real-time data acquisition. Experience with EEG systems is strongly preferred.
• Basic understanding of the product development life cycle.
• Beneficial specific expertise includes: Wireless (RF) communication standards, analog circuit design and Bio-Electrical interfaces.
• Beneficial software experience includes: Matlab, C/C++, VHDL, VeriLog, and Linux.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility, willingness to learn, and a demonstrated ability to come up to speed quickly on new technologies and technical issues.

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