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Research Hardware Engineer

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Location
San Francisco, CA
Posted
18 days ago
Department
All
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Experience in hardware engineering
  • Familiarity with experimental platforms
  • Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
  • Strong problem-solving skills
What the job really is

As a Research Hardware Engineer at Arbor Neuroscience, you will be involved in developing and enhancing experimental platforms aimed at modulating brain circuits for treating various neurological conditions. Your work will focus on the Forest 1 ultrasound system, which includes imaging and stimulating brain activity, and you will contribute to building electrode-based interfaces for animal studies. This role is part of a small team in a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing clinical neuroscience research.

Benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision – most plans fully covered for you and your dependents
  • 401(k) with up to 6% match
  • Company-paid life and AD&D, with voluntary supplemental options
  • 15 holidays plus a floating day for your birthday
  • 3 weeks PTO increasing with tenure, and separate sick leave
Things to weigh
  • Nonprofit organization may have different resource constraints compared to for-profit companies
  • Role may involve working with experimental and potentially unproven technology
  • Sponsorship for work authorization is considered case by case and not guaranteed
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