Research Engineer

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.

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

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)

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

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to partner across scientific, engineering, and business teams.

Startup mindset — adaptable, resourceful, hands-on, and highly execution-focused.

Location: Palo Alto, CA