Electrical Engineer Koniku * - Berkeley, CA, US

Electrical Engineer

Koniku

Berkeley, CA, US

Full-Time

Engineering Hardware

Health Tech

Salary Range: $50,000 - $150,000

About Koniku

At Koniku Inc., we take the view that a biological neuron is a material. An intelligent material or component to be utilized in real life products or devices. Clearly, this proposition opens up a unique set of technology challenges, solvable. It simultaneously offers up an unimaginably vast trove of opportunities.

Job Description

A trustworthy and reliable Electrical Engineer with no more than 3 years of postdoctoral experience. We seek a lead Engineer with experience in neural signal processing. For this role, we will consider outstanding equivalent industry experience — 5 years minimum.

The ideal candidate has deep experience with FPGA's programming (Verilog and/or VHDL). A solid understanding of bioelectrical signals amplification, control and microelectronic systems control (e.g. fluidics, MEMS and micro optics) and neuroelectronic interfacing.

You have strong (3+ years experience) skills in design and implementation of embedded firmware applications in C/C++, Python, Matlab and Java. Some knowledge of multiphoton optics, control and pulsed lasers are desired but not required.

You are passionate to see the applications of your work in the real world. You are also required to publish, nurture and maintain strong relationships with the academia. The responsibilities of this role will be accelerated rapidly, therefore you must be a proven team player with genuine, empathic leadership skills. You deliver.

Experience & Additional Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years+ hands on design experience with FPGA or related high performance hardware.
• Experience with bio signal amplification and conditioning on FPGA.
• Demonstrable work in control theory is desired but not mandatory.
• Experience with micro fluidics, MEM's and/or micro optics are a plus.

Detailed Job Description

• Lead and oversee the design all electronic hardware.
• Contribute to developing control and computation concepts with bio hardware or wetware.
• Contribute to overall system integration.
• Guide talented neurogrammers within our outreach program and keep links with academia vibrant.
• Identify channels for procuring materials, identify supply chains with special focus on potential supply chain bottlenecks and designing mitigation strategies is a must.
• Communicate with CEO on hiring, advise on product development and market strategy.
• Reports directly to CEO.

Additional Requirements

• To conform to ITAR regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
• Equal Opportunity Employer; We hire for individual competence, retain on results, advance for excellence - no exceptions.