Electrical Engineer

About Us

iota Biosciences, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Astellas Pharma US, is a medical device company pioneering bioelectronic solutions across a range of medical therapies and diagnostics. Bioelectronic medical implants are the start of an entirely new form of medicine, treating chronic diseases through non-pharmaceutical mechanisms not previously accessible to clinicians.

iota Biosciences, Inc. was acquired by Astellas Pharma US in November 2020. Astellas Pharma US, Inc. is an affiliate of Tokyo-based Astellas Pharma Inc., a top 20 global pharmaceutical research company. Astellas is committed to turning innovative science into medical solutions that bring value and hope to patients and their families. iota’s core proprietary technology stack leverages ultrasonic energy to communicate with and power custom implantable devices, enabling completely new clinical approaches to treating diseases. At iota Biosciences you will be given the opportunity to substantially influence the design and success of these pioneering Class III medical implants, as the company expands the reach of its novel technology while bringing new solutions to the clinic. At iota Biosciences, we take pride in providing equal employment opportunities to everyone, inclusive of race, ethnicity, beliefs, religion, marital status, gender, gender identity, citizenship status, age, veteran status or disability.

The role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and resourceful Electrical Engineer to join our Hardware Engineering team. We’re looking for a candidate that has a strong sense of ownership, drive, and creative problem-solving skills. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge Class III medical devices and support a range of hardware and software engineering efforts. You will contribute to hardware design, testing, and tool development, helping the team streamline workflows and focus on more advanced system architecture. This is a hands-on opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative, fast-paced R&D environment.

Responsibilities

• Electrical Hardware Design and Maintenance

• Update and maintain schematic designs and PCB layouts

• Create and manage Bills of Materials (BOM).

• Coordinate with Vendors for prototype fabrication and assembly.

• Assist in hardware bring-up and validation testing.

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• Software and Tool Development:

• Collaborate with the firmware team to support hardware bring-up and testing using C/C++ and Python.

• Develop Python tools for lab automation and data acquisition.

• Create sample applications and tutorials for internal tools and libraries.

• Work on coding, debugging, and testing for the projects.

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• Testing, Validation and Hardware Integration

• Assist in hardware, firmware, software and system-level integration.

• Support bench testing, debugging, and hardware characterization.

• Document test plans, procedures and results in a clear and organized manner.

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• Documentation

• Create comprehensive documentation for projects and libraries.

• Maintain clear and organized records of development processes and results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

• Familiarity with circuit schematics, PCB tools, and basic firmware concepts

• Familiarity with programming in C/C++ and Python.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.

iota offers a very competitive benefits package that includes the following:

Health & Wellness

Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family, covered at 100%

Access to quality dental and vision coverage

Onsite Gym in Alameda

Work-Life Balance

Generous vacation pay

Paid parental leave

Options for flexible work schedules

Competitive Compensation

Annual Bonus Plan

Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP)

401(k) plan with employer match