About Synchron
Synchron is a neurotechnology company with a mission to deliver the first commercially scalable brain-computer interface (BCI) for millions of people with paralysis to reconnect with the world. Our minimally invasive BCI system is designed to enable users to control digital devices directly through thought, restoring access and control over the digital world. Our team is working at the intersection of healthcare and technology to translate breakthrough research into real-world care.
Join us in shaping a more connected and accessible future.
As a Senior Systems Engineer on our R&D team, you will play a key role in system design, integration, and testing. We are looking for candidates with strong analytical and problem-solving skills who enjoy working in a collaborative team and are excited to bring their skills to a mission-driven environment. You will get to shape cutting-edge technology that directly impacts the lives of people living with neurological conditions.
Job Location
Onsite in Brooklyn, New York
Job Responsibilities
· Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders (e.g., marketing, clinical, regulatory, software, hardware, and quality teams) to capture and refine requirements.
· Support integration and testing of complex systems involving hardware, software, and mechanical components, ensuring interoperability and compliance with specifications.
· Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues using cross-disciplinary knowledge and root cause analysis.
· Manage requirements throughout the development lifecycle, including change control and impact analysis.
· Ensure traceability between user needs, system requirements, subsystem requirements, verification, and validation.
· Define and maintain the system architecture and interfaces, working closely with subsystem owners.
· As our team and goals grow, your responsibilities may adapt to meet changing needs or new opportunities.
Required Qualifications
· A degree in System Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computational Neuroscience, or related technical discipline with the following:
o BS with 5-10 years of experience working in regulated industry or,
o MS with 3-8 years of experience working in regulated industry or,
o PhD with 0-2 years of experience working in regulated industry
Desired Qualifications
· Experience performing benchtop testing of medical devices or subsystems, including setup, data collection, troubleshooting, and interpretation of results.
· Ability to develop and maintain Python (or other programming language) scripts to support data analysis, testing, and process automation for medical systems in a quality-driven environment.
· Familiarity with BCI systems, including neural data acquisition, decoding algorithms, neurostimulation, or brain-signal processing
· Familiarity with embedded systems, firmware/software integration, and/or hardware-software design.
· Experience in system-level architecture, requirements development and traceability, and integration of systems which include AI-based algorithms and neural interfaces.
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
· Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, including experience writing technical documentation and requirements.
· Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with the ability to lead discussions between engineering, regulatory, clinical, and quality teams.
· Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, quickly learn new concepts, meet deadlines, and perform effectively in a regulated, quality-driven environment.
Compensation
The base salary range for this role is $130,000-$160,000, depending on experience, skills, and qualifications. In addition to base pay, this role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or equity grants subject to board approval and company policy.
Benefits*
- Subsidized medical and dental insurance coverage for you and your dependent(s)
- Life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability
- 401k
- Discretionary unlimited PTO
- Flexible Spending Account for you and your dependent(s), with eligible plan elections
- Commuter benefits for NY employees
*for full-time, exempt employees
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
Synchron is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know.
Join Us
At Synchron, you will be part of a transformative mission and you will work alongside driven people who believe in the power of collaboration and innovation to make a lasting impact. If you are excited to stretch your skills and contribute to something meaningful, apply and now and build the future with us.
