About BIOS:

We are a leading neural engineering start-up, creating the open standard hardware and software interface between the human nervous system and AI. Our team combines a unique software stack with applied materials, software engineering, machine learning, neuroscience, and the experience of our clinicians and surgeons to focus on developing neural interfaces and a data-led research and discovery platform to enable AI-based treatments on organs and nerve systems throughout the body.

Joining BIOS means joining an incredibly talented and motivated group of people who share our vision of pioneering an industry. Our team combines visionary leaders, multi-disciplinary research and development experts (including applied materials, software engineering, machine learning, neuroscience, clinicians and surgeons) and an experienced commercial group, all with a range of ages, nationalities, and backgrounds. We have a fun and friendly atmosphere but challenge ourselves every day and are committed to the work. We are looking for people who will fit into our diverse, fun and stimulating company team culture, who are focused on overcoming challenges, and want to grow along with the company.

Successful candidates will: take incredibly complex problems and work to find elegant, simple solutions; work in an open environment; care deeply about changing the way we treat chronic illness and helping to make real world change; and have a desire and belief in achieving the impossible.

About the role:

We are looking for a mechanical engineer with a medical product development background to work on development of the Prosthetic Interface Device.

Main duties and responsibilities:

You would work within our multidisciplinary team, cross-functionally and alongside other mechanical engineers, to drive the development of implanted neural interfacing devices, supporting products and peripherals from R&D concept to readiness for safe and effective clinical use.

Tasks will include:

• • Product development and testing
  • Technical design review
  • Structural and tolerance analysis
  • Risk analysis in accordance with ISO14971
  • Requirements definition
  • Writing and compiling technical file documentation
  • Clinical trials support
  • Supplier liaison
  • Contribution to internal & external technical presentations

REQUIREMENTS

• Essential skills and qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or similar field
  • Comprehensive engineering experience, preferably within a quality regulated field (aero / nuclear / medical)
  • Fluent in Solidworks for designing electro-mechanical systems
  • Analytical skills experience, including structural and tolerance analysis
  • Experience of technical documentation (including GD&T and DFMEA) and design calculations to achieve high performance and reliability
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes to influence design choices and ease of manufacture
  • Appreciation of the requirements of operating and developing medical products under ISO13485
  • Ability to work autonomously with the drive to have a direct impact on the growth of a disruptive business
  • Good written English and adept with Microsoft Office suite tools
  • Ability to communicate clearly in cross-functional teams and complete tasks under tight deadlines
• Desired skills and qualifications:
  • Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, product development or similar field
  • Experience of designing to IEC 60601
  • Ability to maintain an overview of the development activities while maintaining an awareness of the details
  • Qualities to show initiative, lead others and delegate and distribute work
  • Comprehensive product development and/or engineering experience in a medical field bringing class III device to regulatory approval stage

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary depending on experience. Also includes equity and bonus-based remuneration.
• Other benefits include:
  • Working on world-changing technology with leaders in the field
  • Dynamic, innovative, passionate, entrepreneurial team
  • Inclusive company culture
  • Great central Cambridge location with excellent transport links
  • Flexible hours (outside of core hours)
  • Medical healthcare insurance
  • Pension scheme
  • Additional employee benefits

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

BIOS is committed to equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender or sexual orientation.