Staff Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Element Science, Inc. is a medical device and digital health company focused on developing solutions at the intersection of clinical-grade wearables, machine learning algorithms, and lifesaving therapies in order to address leading causes of death and hospitalization in patients with heart disease, primarily as they transition from the hospital-to-home. By putting the needs of patients and physicians first, our personalized digital devices, which are designed for function, comfort, and ease-of-use, aim to redefine the paradigm of care for these patients. Our first product, a wearable patch defibrillator, is initially targeted at treating the more than 500,000 patients in the US with an elevated temporary risk of potentially experiencing a lethal heart rhythm. Headquartered in San Francisco, our funders include Third Rock Ventures, Google Ventures, Deerfield Healthcare, Qiming Venture Partners USA, Cormorant Asset Management, and Invus Opportunities.

SUMMARY OF ROLE :

The Staff Electrical Engineer will lead the design, development, and validation of complex Class III medical device electronics, from concept through manufacturing transfer. This role combines deep technical expertise in analog, digital, and high-voltage board design with strong leadership in cross-functional project execution. The engineer will drive hardware bring-up, system integration, and verification activities; manage critical vendors; and collaborate closely with Systems, Mechanical, Firmware, and Manufacturing teams to ensure designs meet performance, cost, and regulatory requirements. The position also involves mentoring junior engineers, contributing to design reviews, and supporting commercial-stage manufacturing and field activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Deliver board-level designs including analysis, schematics, and PCB layout for Class III products with sensitive analog front-end circuits, sensors, power, and high voltage.
• Lead electrical design workstreams within multi-disciplinary projects, ensuring scope, schedule, and deliverables are met.
• Drive technical decision-making, balancing performance, cost, manufacturability, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and characterize designs through bench testing, system integration, and the creation of supporting test fixtures.
• Conduct dry-run verification tests and provide guidance on design verification test protocols.
• Support EMC / EMI testing and compliance activities, including preparation, execution, and troubleshooting to ensure designs meet applicable IEC standards such as IEC 60601.
• Document design descriptions and engineering analysis to support Manufacturing and Quality.
• Qualify critical alternate components as necessary that meet design needs.
• Perform failure analysis and document investigations to aid Manufacturing builds.
• Provide technical support for cross-functional teams, including Systems, Mechanical, Firmware, and Manufacturing Engineering.
• Facilitate effective collaboration across disciplines, aligning design activities with project milestones and product requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide peer review of designs and documentation.
• Support Commercial Stage activities including manufacturing support, New Product Introduction programs, and Field Failure Analysis.

QUALIFICATIONS :

BENEFITS :

Element Science offers a very competitive salary and benefits package including, but not limited to :

The salary for this exempt-level position will be based on experience and qualifications within an established pay range.

Element Science is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. We are not able to sponsor individuals for employment visas for this job.

At this time, we are unable to offer relocation assistance at Element Science.