About the Role
We’re looking for a Hardware Electronics Engineer to take ownership of the electronics platform that powers our next-generation biosensor devices. Working closely with the founders and a multidisciplinary team across firmware, mechanical, optical and systems, you’ll translate product goals into robust architectures and executable development plans, taking designs from early concepts through prototypes, verification and release.
Responsibilities
- Take technical ownership of the electronics architecture for our medical device, driving development from early concept through prototype, verification and product release.
- Design mixed-signal electronic systems, integrating optical modules, battery management, power electronics, motor drivers, user interface electronics and supporting sensors.
- Design schematic capture and multi-layer PCBs, selecting appropriate components and integrating commercial modules into robust product designs.
- Develop and validate battery charging, power management and low-power system architectures for portable medical devices.
- Design interfaces for miniature cameras, LEDs, pumps, motors and user interface hardware including buttons, indicators and status LEDs.
- Bring up, debug and validate prototype hardware using laboratory test equipment, identifying root causes and implementing robust design improvements.
- Work closely with firmware, mechanical, optical and systems engineers to ensure seamless hardware integration across the product.
- Plan and scope electronics development activities, identifying technical risks, defining development priorities and estimating work required to achieve project milestones.
- Own the electronics design documentation, including schematics, design calculations, test plans, verification reports and manufacturing documentation.
- Lead electronics risk management activities, maintaining Design FMEAs and supporting system-level risk analysis throughout product development.
- Work with PCB manufacturers, assembly houses and component suppliers to support prototype builds, design for manufacture (DFM) and design for test (DFT).
- Identify and establish the laboratory equipment, software tools, suppliers and development processes required to build a world-class electronics function.
- Contribute as a hands-on individual contributor while helping shape the future electronics capability as the team grows.
Requirements
- Master's degree (or equivalent experience) in Electronic Engineering or a closely related discipline.
- 3–5 years' industry experience developing electronic products from concept through prototype and into manufacture.
- Strong experience designing mixed-signal electronic systems including analogue, digital and power electronics.
- Experience with schematic capture and multi-layer PCB design using Altium Designer (or an equivalent ECAD package).
- Experience selecting components, designing circuits and integrating commercially available modules into complete electronic systems.
- Experience designing battery-powered embedded systems including battery charging, power regulation and power management.
- Experience designing interfaces for motors, pumps, LEDs, cameras, sensors and other peripheral devices.
- Strong hardware debugging skills using oscilloscopes, logic analysers, power analysers and other laboratory equipment.
- Experience with PCB bring-up, fault finding and hardware verification.
- Understanding of EMC/EMI, signal integrity and design for reliability.
- Experience working with contract manufacturers and supporting PCB assembly and prototype builds.
- Experience planning technical work, managing electronics risks and taking ownership of engineering deliverables.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary engineering team.
- A proactive mindset with a willingness to take ownership of challenging technical problems.
- Experience developing electronics for medical devices or regulated products.
- Experience with optical systems including cameras, LEDs, photodiodes or imaging hardware.
- Experience designing motor driver circuits or fluidic/pump control systems.
- Experience with USB, USB-C or battery charging ICs.
- Familiarity with embedded firmware development and debugging.
- Knowledge of Design FMEA, Risk Management and Design Verification within regulated product development.
- Experience supporting Design for Manufacture (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA) and Design for Test (DFT).
- Familiarity with standards such as IEC 60601, IEC 62304 or ISO 14971.
- Experience working closely with external PCB manufacturers, assembly partners and component suppliers.
- Prior work in a start-up or small company environment.
Skills
- Hardware Electronics Engineering
- Mixed-signal electronic systems design
- Analogue electronics design
- Digital electronics design
- Power electronics design
- Schematic capture
- Multi-layer PCB design
- Component selection
- Circuit design
- Module integration
- Battery-powered embedded systems design
- Battery charging system design
- Power regulation
- Power management
- Interface design (motors, pumps, LEDs, cameras, sensors)
- Hardware debugging
- Oscilloscope usage
- Logic analyser usage
- Power analyser usage
- PCB bring-up
- Fault finding
- Hardware verification
- EMC/EMI understanding
- Signal integrity understanding
- Design for reliability
- Contract manufacturing support
- PCB assembly support
- Prototype build support
- Technical work planning
- Electronics risk management
- Engineering deliverable ownership
- Communication skills
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Proactive mindset
- Problem-solving
- Medical device electronics development
- Regulated product development
- Optical systems
- Motor driver circuit design
- Fluidic/pump control systems design
- USB/USB-C
- Battery charging ICs
- Embedded firmware development
- Design FMEA
- Risk Management
- Design Verification
- Design for Manufacture (DFM)
- Design for Assembly (DFA)
- Design for Test (DFT)
- IEC 60601
- IEC 62304
- ISO 14971
- Startup environment experience
Location
- New York
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 3-5 years industry experience
Education Level
- Master's degree (or equivalent experience) in Electronic Engineering or a closely related discipline
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive salary and equity options
Benefits
- Equity options
- Collaboration with founding team
- Access to industry experts and thought leaders
- Opportunities for leadership
- Career advancement opportunities
- Exploration opportunities
- Travel to New York and other potential sites for R&D purposes
- Working on cutting-edge technology
- Shaping strategic decisions
- Driving innovation at an early-stage venture
About the Company
- Level Zero is pioneering next-generation biosensor technology for precise, real-time monitoring of critical endocrine biomarkers.
- Recognised as one of the top 20 startups across all categories worldwide at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024.
- Backed by top-tier organisations like redalpine, SOSV and Entrepreneur First.
- Pushing the boundaries of biochemistry and nanotechnology to revolutionize personalised health.
- Founded by two seasoned engineers with extensive experience in R&D, technical innovation, and commercial strategy.
- Mission: to revolutionise health management by delivering clinical-grade data directly to individuals, wherever they are.
- Seeking driven innovators to join in pushing the boundaries of biosensing and health tech, making personalised health monitoring a reality for everyone.
- Assembling the best team in the world - dedicated to turning cutting-edge science into life-changing, real-world solutions.
- Value culture as much as technical expertise, creating an environment that’s equal parts collaboration, curiosity, and fun.
- A fast-paced, mission-driven young team on a quest to make a lasting impact, fueled by uncompromising integrity, unwavering support for one another, and the thrill of exploring uncharted territories.
- Passion for excellence drives everything we do.
- Welcome individuals who share our commitment to shaping the future.
Equal Opportunity
- We value culture as much as we value technical expertise, creating an environment that’s equal parts collaboration, curiosity, and fun.
- We’re a fast-paced, mission-driven young team on a quest to make a lasting impact, fueled by uncompromising integrity, unwavering support for one another, and the thrill of exploring uncharted territories.
- Our passion for excellence drives everything we do, and we welcome individuals who share our commitment to shaping the future.
- You live and breathe integrity, tackling challenges with honesty and transparency.
- You’re a self-starter who loves diving into the unknown, collaborating on complex problems, and taking full ownership of results.
- You excel at open, clear communication and see every piece of feedback as a springboard for growth—especially in a science and data-focused environment.
- You’re motivated by creating real impact, particularly when it comes to advancing human health.
- You strike a balance between independence and collaboration, knowing when to seek support or invite others to join in.
- You’re confident in defending your ideas, while also valuing respectful, constructive debate as a path to better solutions.
- You thrive in the dynamic atmosphere of a startup, constantly evolving your skill set and fearlessly applying what you learn.
