Senior Embedded Systems Engineer Adaptyx Biosciences - Menlo Park, CA - In Office
Adaptyx Biosciences is an early-stage biotechnology company on a mission to reinvent healthcare by developing the world’s first truly generalizable biosensor platform.
We are seeking a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer to lead the firmware/software (FW/SW) development of our wearable continuous molecular monitoring device as we prototype towards our first product. This role focuses on designing, prototyping, and optimizing embedded systems for low-power, wearable biosensors that integrate seamlessly with our proprietary molecular sensing platform. As a key team member, you will collaborate with cross-disciplinary scientists and engineers to create high-performance embedded solutions, ensuring robust integration of hardware, firmware, and software.
Required Qualifications: • BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field. • 7+ years of experience developing FW/HW for low-power, compact devices. • Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded firmware development. • Strong understanding of hardware-software integration and experience with microcontroller platforms (e.g., Nordic, ARM Cortex, STM32). • Experience with communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, and Bluetooth/BLE. • Proficiency in software development for data analysis and visualization. • Experience with Python for data analysis and hardware validation. • Proficiency in bringing up, debugging and testing embedded hardware using tools like oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and power meters. • Hands-on experience with PCB design, layout, and prototyping tools. • Familiarity with low-power circuit design and optimization techniques. • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills. • Self-starter with the ability to prioritize projects to meet deadlines. • Strong interpersonal skills and desire to collaborate on interdisciplinary projects within a dynamic biotech startup environment. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience developing hardware for wearable or biosensing devices. • Knowledge of analog front-end design for sensor integration. • Experience developing hardware and firmware for medical devices in compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., FDA, ISO 13485) and DFM practices. • Familiarity with Design Control processes, including requirements management, risk analysis (e.g., FMEA), and verification/validation testing. • Knowledge of IEC 60601 standards for electrical safety and performance of medical Devices Please apply to Kimberly.nevin(a)adaptyx.bio