Principal Electrical Engineer

Los Angeles/Santa Clara, CA ·  Full Time

About our Company

Founded in 2013, NovaSignal Corp. is a medical technology company whose mission is to save lives by unlocking the hidden power of blood flow data. We get up every day with the goal of making the world a better place by improving the lives of people suffering from traumatic injuries such as stroke. Our AI-driven, robotic ultrasound system is revolutionizing healthcare and will help millions of people across the globe as we continue to expand our reach. We are looking for people to join our rapidly growing team who are not afraid to roll up their sleeves, get to work, and make a difference in the world.

Summary of Position

We are seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to join the Product Development team at NovaSignal Corp. Your role will be to define and design electronics platforms for new, miniaturized ultrasound technologies used in novel medical devices. You will develop embedded electronics for next generation robotic ultrasound systems and work with a cross-functional team to prototype, test, and validate a product suited for a commercial market.

The ideal candidate will be an expert in ultrasound/RF electronics with extensive experience in embedded design, signal integrity and high-density board layout.

This opportunity is for you if…

• You are an experienced board-level electronics designer
• You understand trade-offs in different embedded electronics architectures and drive towards state-of-the-art designs
• You thrive in a small team environment and enjoy mentoring other engineers
• You are an inventor and an innovator
• You have a desire to change the way brain health is assessed and managed

Essential Functions

• Lead the electronics design and development of an integrated, miniaturized robotic ultrasound platform.
• Collaborate in the design of analog front-end circuitry for ultrasound systems.
• Define sub-system requirements, architectures and technical specifications for ultrasound and robotic sub-systems.
• Perform risk analysis and design failure mode and effects analyses for electronic sub-systems.
• Participate in feasibility and research projects to identify concepts for future product development projects consistent with the product roadmap.
• Support continuous improvement by addressing customer needs of commercial products.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to a cross-functional team of engineers.

Requirements

• Minimum of BS in Electrical Engineering (MS preferred)
• Minimum of 7+ years’ experience in electrical engineering with a focus in embedded systems and high-speed digital design.
• Experience designing and bringing-up systems using DSP/CPUs running 1 GHz+.
• Experience designing and testing HDL for Altera/Intel/Xilinx FPGAs and System-on-Chips.
• Experience designing and debugging USB 2.0 and 3.0 hardware interfaces.
• Experience collaborating with firmware and signal processing engineers to achieve real-time hard deadlines.
• Strong skills with electronics CAD tools, Altium desired.
• Understanding of the practical application of electrical engineering and design controls in medical device product development.
• Must be self-motivated, solution driven, and able to work independently.
• Must be an excellent communicator with a collaborative mindset and strong interpersonal skills.
• Must be a creative and an innovative thinker.

Additional Perks/Benefits

NovaSignal Corp. takes pride in their employees and offers a variety benefits, wellness programs, and company perks including:

• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(K)
• Flexible PTO
• Paid Holiday and Sick Days
• Team Bonding Events
• Promoting from Within

EEO Statement

NovaSignal is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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