About the Role
We are seeking a Software Design Control Engineer to drive end-to-end documentation and process rigor across Class III medical device software products, supporting clinical trials and commercialization. This role ensures software is safe, effective, compliant, and market-ready.
Responsibilities
- Work alongside software engineers to author, review, and maintain design control documentation, including Software Requirements Specifications, Architecture & Design Documents, and Traceability Matrices.
- Ensure software development processes align with IEC 62304, ISO 13485, and FDA 21 CFR Part 820 regulations.
- Author and maintain software risk management files, including Software FMEAs per ISO 14971.
- Produce software verification and validation (V&V) protocols and reports in coordination with engineering and test teams.
- Compile and organize necessary software technical documentation for regulatory submissions.
- Maintain and update software documentation for post-market surveillance, CAPAs, and software updates.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in the medical device industry, specifically working with software-driven or connected medical devices (Class II or Class III).
- A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical engineering experience.
- Demonstrated experience writing, reviewing, and managing formal medical device software documentation (Design History Files, Traceability Matrices).
- Proven track record of taking a medical device software product through a successful FDA clearance/approval process and subsequent launch.
- Deep familiarity with IEC 62304, ISO 14971, and FDA Software Validation Guidelines.
- Experience with modern software development workflows (e.g. Git, Jira) and quality system tools (e.g. Greenlight Guru, Arena, Matrix Requirements, or Jama).
- Experience maintaining medical device software post-launch, including managing software changes and compliance updates.
Skills
- Software Design Controls
- IEC 62304
- ISO 13485
- FDA 21 CFR Part 820
- Risk Management
- ISO 14971
- Verification and Validation (V&V)
- Regulatory Submission
- Post-Market Surveillance
- CAPA
- Git
- Jira
- Greenlight Guru
- Arena
- Matrix Requirements
- Jama
Location
- Remote
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 5+ years
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
Salary/Compensations
- $170,000—$220,000 USD
Benefits
- Competitive compensation, including stock options.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- 401(k) program with matching contributions.
About the Company
- Echo Neurotechnologies is an exciting new startup in the Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) space, driving innovation through advanced hardware engineering and AI solutions.
- Our mission is to deliver cutting-edge technologies that restore autonomy to people living with disabilities and improve their quality of life.
- Join a small, dedicated team of knowledgeable and motivated professionals.
- Our early-stage environment offers the opportunity to take ownership of broad decisions with significant and long-lasting impact.
- We emphasize continuous learning and growth, fostering cross-functional collaboration where your contributions are vital to our success.
Equal Opportunity
- Echo Neurotechnologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
