Electrical Engineer

Electrical EngineerCambridge, Massachusetts, United StatesElectrical Engineer, Cognito Therapeutics, Inc. Location: Boston, MA USA, Full-time (Hybrid)Cognito Therapeutics, Inc. is a venture-backed late clinical stage company translating scientific findings from MIT into therapeutic approaches for brain health, including Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative conditions. We were awarded a Breakthrough designation by the FDA in December 2020 based upon our feasibility data that showed our therapy's strong safety profile and a notable preservation of cognition and function in patients with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's.We completed enrollment in our pivotal study, HOPE, in June 2025 and expect to release topline data from the trial in summer 2026. We are a fast-moving, highly motivated team of innovators with the ambitious goal of helping millions of patients and caregivers around the world who are impacted by neurodegenerative conditions. With our patented brain stimulation technology, we are committed to developing convenient, safe and effective neuroprotective therapies to improve brain health and well-being for all.About the JobCognito Therapeutics, Inc., is seeking a detail-oriented Electrical Engineer to join our growing R&D team tasked with supporting the design and implementation of complex wearable electro-optical systems from concept to production. Responsible for specification, testing, and documentation of electronics from system to component level. Must work within project timelines to develop system requirements, prototype, test, debug, and release designs to productionRoles and ResponsibilitiesDesign, test, debug, and verify complex hardware using analog, digital, and power electronics circuits.Take ownership of electronic subsystems from component selection, circuit design, and prototype evaluation through system-level integration and design verification.Investigate and implement component replacements for obsoletePerform, as well as lead technicians on, verification testing, debugging, and root causeProvide schedule and budget input to support projectWork closely with systems, hardware, software, and mechanical engineers on new designs and design changes.Contribute to electrical architecture decisions and design trade-off analyses for new product development.QualificationsBSEE with 4-7 years of experience (or MSEE with equivalent experience) in a highly regulated industry is requiredExperience working with EDA software for schematic design, PCB layout, and circuit simulation is requiredExperience designing for EMC is requiredExperience with battery management and low-power design for portable devices is preferredExperience with wearables, portable battery-operated products, and HDI and flex circuit technology is preferredExperience developing user interfaces, including display integration and switch design, is preferredExperience with IEC 60601-1 and other compliance standards preferredWorking knowledge of design controls and design history file documentation under ISO 13485 and 21 CFR Part 820 is preferredExperience with embedded communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, USB, and UART is preferredExperience with audio and optics is a plusProficiency with RF design is a big plusProficiency with laboratory equipment including oscilloscopes, spectrum/network analyzers, and logic analyzers is requiredExperience leading discrete design efforts and mentoring junior engineers or technicians is preferred