iota Biosciences, Inc. powered by Astellas · 2 months ago
Staff Wireless Systems Engineer
Alameda, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$175K/yr - $215K/yr
8+ years expiota Biosciences, a wholly owned subsidiary of Astellas Pharma US, is advancing a new class of bioelectronic medicines through the development of fully implantable Class III medical devices. The Wireless Systems Engineer will lead the design and development of the wireless subsystem for an implantable bladder device, focusing on improving quality of life for individuals with underactive bladder syndrome.
BiotechnologyLife ScienceMedical
Responsibilities
Lead the design and development of safety-critical RF/electrical systems and architectures, spanning digital, analog, power, and packaging disciplines from the board level to system level
Collaborate cross-functionally with systems, firmware, mechanical, and verification engineers to ensure comprehensive fulfillment of product requirements
Execute hardware testing and failure analysis in accordance with regulatory standards such as IEC 60601 and ISO 14708
Run RF and electromagnetic simulations to design antennas and ensure they meet safety standards (like SAR) for implanted devices
Model how wireless signals travel through human tissue and optimize performance for real-world biological environments
Test your simulations in the lab using tissue-equivalent materials and RF measurement tools to validate performance
Explore and implement wireless power transfer and energy-efficient communication protocols to extend device longevity
Work closely with cross-functional teams (firmware, mechanical, systems) to build and refine implantable medical devices
Qualification
Required
B.S with 8+ Years of experience in Electrical Engineering or related field
Design experience with wireless power and communications systems (RF, BLE, WIFI) including familiarity with EM tools
Preferred
Experience with all areas of system PCB design including part selection, fabrication, PCB stack-up and design rules, schematic capture, Spice simulations (PSPICE, LTSPICE), library management, board layout
Experience designing power systems and Li-ion battery charging modules
Experience with active Class III implantable medical devices
Benefits
Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family, covered at 100%
Access to quality dental and vision coverage
Onsite Gym in Alameda
Generous vacation pay
Paid parental leave
Options for flexible work schedules
Annual Bonus Plan
Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP)
401(k) plan with employer match
Company
iota Biosciences, Inc. powered by Astellas
iota Biosciences, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Astellas Pharma US, is a medical device company working to develop pioneering bioelectronics to advance the treatment and management of disease.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$15M2020-10-15Acquired
2018-12-27Series A· $15M
Leadership Team
Michel Maharbiz
Chief Executive Officer
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