Mechanical Engineer, BCI

Science is a clinical stage, vertically integrated technology company focused on solving some of neuroscience’s hardest questions and most serious unmet medical needs. We work to restore quality of life to those with debilitating conditions for which there are no treatment options, creating devices aimed at restoring vision, cognition, and mobility to patients who have lost it. To support progress across our industry, we provide state-of-the-art components and vertically integrated infrastructure for others to build on via Science Foundry.

We are looking for a hands-on mechanical engineer to develop novel & scalable BCI research equipment at Science. Work includes ideating, designing, fabricating, and maintaining experimental setups and infrastructure in the vivarium. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with the animal care team to maintain our high standards for animal health and well-being, while working with scientists to push the complexity and capability of our research. 

Role responsibilities:

• Design and build new electromechanical systems for automated behavior training.  
• Work closely with researchers to optimize experimental setup and data collection 
• Troubleshoot and improve existing setups: from implant-scale to room-scale 

Key qualifications:

• 3 years minimum professional experience in a mechanical design role
• Proficiency in CAD software (Solidworks preferred)
• Experience with microcontroller-based electronics 
• Demonstrated fabrication skills - show us what you have built
• Strong communication skills 

Preferred qualifications: 

• Experience working with animals in a research setting. 
• Experience working with surgical or biological requirements 
• Programming knowledge (Python preferred) 

Salary/Pay Range:

Science is required under California law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role.  We determine your level based on your interview performance and make an offer based on the indicated salary band. The base salary range for this full-time position is $110,000 - $180,000 annually + equity + benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by several factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Please keep in mind that the equity portion of the offer is not included in these numbers.

Benefits: 

At Science, our benefits are in place to support the whole you:

• Competitive salary and equity
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Flexible vacation and company-paid holidays
• Healthy meals and snacks provided for non-remote employees
• Paid parental, jury duty, bereavement, family care and medical leave
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, subsidized by Science
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k)

Science Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where contributions are valued and celebrated, and our employees thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work. 

We seek applicants of all backgrounds and identities, across race, color, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, or disability. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on these or other protected categories or social identities. Science will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws.