Electronics/Embedded Engineer II-III

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement embedded firmware on low power MCU systems for research implant-system interfaces, including precision timing control, power management, and interface communication.
• Develop firmware and hardware validation test plans, and run board-level characterisation using oscilloscopes, function generators, impedance analysers, and specialised neurotech instrumentation.
• Design and implement implant–system interface boards, including micro-connectors, flex PCB adapters, custom headstages, breakouts, adapter boards, and tethered/wireless interposers.
• Design and test PCB assemblies for neural stimulation, including programmable drivers, charge-balancing circuits, compliance voltage management, and stimulation-safe protection networks
• Prototype, assemble, and bring up multi-layer PCBs, perform schematic capture, layout review, component selection, soldering/rework, and hardware verification.
• Support mechanical prototype development using rapid-prototyping methods (3D printing, laser cutting, basic machining), working collaboratively with surgical collaborators on implant form factors and fixtures.
• Work with external fabrication partners, PCB manufacturers, and component suppliers.
• Conduct root-cause analysis of device failures (electrical, mechanical, packaging, or interface-related) and implement design improvements.
• Contribute to cross-functional projects alongside data scientists, preclinical researchers, and other engineers.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Electronic Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience designing and developing embedded firmware and analog/digital electronic circuits, ideally for low-noise, low-power, or miniaturised systems.
• Experience with C/C++ or similar.
• Experience with embedded firmware MCU development, including timing-critical and low-power design.
• Familiarity with communication interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, BLE, custom optical/RF).
• Experience with ECAD tools (Altium, Cadence) and an understanding of PCB design constraints.
• Experience with rapid mechanical design and prototyping using 3D printing, laser cutting, and machining.
• Adaptability to fast-paced research with dynamic priorities.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a interdisciplinary environment.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving abilities.

Bonus Skills

• Experience with RF communication and wireless power delivery systems.
• Direct experience with neural recording or stimulation hardware in animal or clinical applications.
• Familiarity with neural recording/stimulating systems, stimulation hardware, or custom current/voltage driver circuitry.
• Understanding of packaging, low-noise electronics, or flexible PCB design.
• Experience designing devices for rodent or large-animal testing environments.

Reporting Structure:

This role is an integral part of the Research Engineering team and reports directly to the Lead R&D Engineer.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and share options.
• Daily meals provided.
• Professional development support and training opportunities.
• Flexible working hours and travel opportunities (We have sites in Australia, UK and US!).
• A chance to work on impactful, life-changing technologies in a dynamic, innovative environment.

If you are passionate about innovation in healthcare, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your application here.