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Hyperfine | AI-Powered Portable MRI · 4 months ago

Senior RF & Electromagnetics Engineer

Guilford, Connecticut

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Hyperfine, Inc. is a groundbreaking health technology company redefining brain imaging with their Swoop® system. They are seeking a Senior RF & Electromagnetics Engineer to design, test, and optimize RF coils and associated analog electronics for low MHz frequency applications, while also contributing to the electromagnetic subsystem of their ultra-low field MRI system.

Medical Device

No H1B

Responsibilities

Conduct research and development efforts related to radiofrequency coils, sensors, preamplifiers, and analog circuitry for portable MRI applications

Simulate, test, and optimize coil and RF electronics designs

Collaborate cross-functionally with systems engineers, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, and MR scientists, product management and senior leadership to ensure seamless integration of RF and electromagnetic subsystems

Develop and validate novel hardware-based EM-noise reduction methods for ultra-low-field MRI

Partner with vendors and manufacturing teams to guide electromagnetic system prototyping, assembly, production scale-up and QA processes

Document designs, models, and tools in accordance with the company’s quality system requirements

Contribute to research and development efforts related to low-field magnet, gradient coil, and shield design for portable MRI applications

Develop and validate novel magnet characterization methods, including field mapping, eddy-current mapping and thermal stability assessments

Qualification

Electromagnetism theoryAnalog circuit designRF principlesRadiofrequency circuitsPhysics-based modelingData acquisitionElectromagnetics simulation tools3D CAD modelingMechanical prototypingProgramming with PythonCommunication

Required

Bachelor's degree in physics, engineering physics, or electrical engineering and 5 years' related work experience; or Equivalent combination or education and experience (e.g., Master's degree with 3 years' experience or a PhD degree in a relevant field)

Strong background in the theory of electromagnetism

Working knowledge of analog circuit design and prototyping

Experience with radiofrequency circuits and phased array design

Strong understanding of RF principles including coil design, signal transmission, and pre-amplifiers

Experience of physics-based modeling with appropriate mathematical tools

Ability to critically assess research papers and patents on topics relating to MRI hardware, magnetostatics, and RF engineering

Experience with data acquisition and automation

Familiarity with lab equipment like oscilloscope/VNA

Excellent communication and documentation skills for interdisciplinary collaboration and knowledge transfer

Preferred

Research or work experience in the following areas: MRI, experimental atomic physics, experimental quantum computing, plasma physics, radio astronomy, or accelerator science

Experience with electromagnetics simulation tools, such as COMSOL, ANSYS Maxwell, CST/Opera, etc

Ability to design mechanical parts, including 3D CAD modeling and creating engineering drawings for fabrication

Experience of mechanical prototyping such as 3D printing, laser cutting, and use of lathe and milling machines

Working knowledge of MRI system architecture

Programming with Python