I’m doing recruiting for an awesome company, MindMaze, that is working on developing a commercial presence of AR, VR, and integrated biosensing. The company just received a $100M investment at a $1B valuation and are now actively looking to hire.
They have 3 job openings:
– Biosensing Engineer
– Wearables Hardware Engineer
– Design Materials Engineer (Wearables)
See the attached job descriptions for more information.
If you are interested in any of the positions, and have the skills, please get in touch with me at:
conor.russomanno@gmail.com
conor.russomanno@gmail.com
and/or
The positions are all based in SF, and MindMaze is looking to fill them ASAP.
All the best,
Conor Russomanno
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Biosensor Engineer
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
We are looking for an enthusiastic person with strong analytical skills to join our team. The position
involves research and development of consumer grade EEG/EMG/EOG bio sensing devices. The
Engineer will work with multidisciplinary groups to develop and improve the performance of product
through the application of advanced signal processing techniques, mathematical modeling and
experimentation. The work will involve all aspects of the research process, including data gathering,
analysis, theory development, validation and the documentation of such systems for regulatory
submissions both domestic and internationally.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Research new and existing biosensors and work within a team to implement them in consumer
electronic devices
● Define the architecture and specifications of new biosensor subsystems
● Design and integrate new biosensors
● Model, simulate, and prototype sensor systems
● Guide the design of test fixtures and the development of test strategies for biosensors
● Bring up and debug sensor subsystems
● Guide the design and execution of small user studies to prototype HW and measurement
validity
● Work with team to resolve subsystem issues such as performance, power consumption, thermal
behavior
● Work with internal and external partners to scope out new biosensor technologies and bring
them in house
● Analyze data using tools such as Matlab, R, Excel
● Travel to suppliers and manufacturing facilities
QUALIFICATIONS:
● Previous hands on experience with medical, health, wellness and/or fitness sensors, devices,
and applications
● General understanding of human physiology
● Deep understanding of non invasive physiological measurement,biosensors, and biological
signals.
● Good understanding of measurement principles, sensors, and instrumentation, and the practical
implementation of low level signal sensing, coupling, filtering, noise shielding, and signal
extraction techniques.
● Strong technical understanding of core sensor and related technologies such as biopotential,
impedance, capacitive, RF, vibrational, magnetic signal detection and processing.
● Experience in consumer electronics and high volume mass production is preferred.
● Experience with EEG and EMG sensing is preferred.
● Prior experience in biomedical data analysis, or electronic design, or mechanical prototyping.
● Hands on experience in prototyping, bring up, debugging, verification.
● Deep understanding of analog signal processing, low noise, and low power design.
● Able to communicate architecture decisions clearly and support the reasoning with data.
● Minimum of 4+ years professional work experience.
● MSEE in electrical engineering or biomedical engineering or equivalent. PhD preferred.
Position Based in San Francisco Bay Area, CA. Must be authorized to work in the USA.
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Wearables Hardware Engineer
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
We are looking for a strong mixed signals wearable hardware engineer who is also familiar with
embedded firmware implementation. This individual needs to have working knowledge on
systems involving low power microcontrollers, analog circuitry, memory, power management
They must be familiar with schematic capture, circuit simulation, PCB layout, and FW
development tools. In addition, experience with wearables and biosensors are desirable.
Besides working on new designs, we are looking for someone who will also be expected to
contribute in supporting current, released products.
Responsibilities
● Support HW concept studies and design involving architecture, MCU, FW development,
schematic and PCB layout, high impedance analog signal management
● Perform circuit design, simulation, and timing analysis
● Participate in prototype bring up, system integration and debug (including SW and FW)
● Support/Own hardware issues, root cause analysis, corrective action tracking
● Support manufacturing test team with related NPI and line bring up
● Design (HW/FW) Test Strategy
Requirements (Skills, Knowledge, Ability)
● BSEE required; MSEE or equivalent experience preferred.
● 3+ years overall experience in HW engineering design (prefer consumer electronics experience)
● Strong digital design background and knowledge of low power embedded & analog systems
● Knowledge of Schematic Capture and Layout design tools
● Knowledge of communication protocols (I2C, SPI, USB 2.0/3.0, Bluetooth)
● Experience with IDE’s, C/C++, Perl/Python is a plus
● Hands on work in lab environment using necessary lab equipment along with hardware and
software tools to bring up prototypes, root cause board/system level issues, and drive to
resolution.
● Domestic and international travel
● Ability to work independently, proactively, and multitask effectively
● Excellent communication, time management, and writing skills
● Strong problem solving skills and ability to apply critical thinking
● Able and willing to work on both detailed and “big picture” tasks in a team environment
Position Based in San Francisco Bay Area, CA. Must be authorized to work in the USA.
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Design Engineer (Materials | Technical Soft goods | Wearables)
Position Overview
We are seeking a multif aceted design engineer to join our R&D/ Design group who can translate design
principles that are wearable related into real life solutions. This individual will be responsible for driving
innovative solutions, designing test models and support the development to bring our products to market.
You will working closely with different groups, including R&D Hardware Engineering, Design, Operations and
Packaging. Ultimately we are looking for someone with a strong background in materials, consumer product
development and/or knowledge and passion material implementation relating to outdoor wearable goods
and consumer soft goods.
Responsibilities
● Participate in the design and development of our novel wearable device and supporting peripherals:
focusing on designing new components and constructions, translating design principles into
validated product solutions.
● Work closely with our engineers and designers to develop innovative, thoughtful and design
considered mechanical solutions and become the authority in new material applications.
● Construct early phase prototypes to quickly explore and validate design concepts / support
fabrication of higher resolution mid/ late prototypes to verify functionality/ be the engineering liaison
to bring product to market.
● Research and select appropriate vendors for off the shelve materials and components, and
exploring considered manufacturing solutions.
Qualifications
Education and Job Experience
● BS in Mechanical Engineering required , MS Preferred.
● 36 years of relevant professional design engineering experience in consumer related products.
● Outdoor equipment and sportswear experience is a plus.
Technical Experience
● Familiarity with soft good & soft goods fabrication.
● Knowledge of conductive inks and polymers.
● Fluency with fundamental design engineering principles, strong fabrication skills, design for
manufacturing and consumer product materials experience.
● Hands on experience with lifestyle goods, materials and fabrication processes.
● Developed appreciation of and empathy for human centered design and solving problems by
building things.
● Experience and success working on challenging Industrial Designs and Product Development
projects Detail oriented and a good eye for proportion and form.
● Knowledge of SolidWorks (modeling, surfacing, assembly), performing tolerance analyses and
creating detailed drawings.
● Understanding of human factors, biocompatibility, and usability.
● Thrives in exploratory work, and capable of analyzing problems and working out solutions with
diligence and persistence.
*Only local candidates to the San Francisco Bay Area will be considered. Must be authorized to
work in the USA.