Job Description

Brief Summary of Work for this Position
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Electromechanical Development Engineer to join the development team of the Neck Strength Assessment Tool (NSAT) – a novel medical device aimed at measuring and analyzing neck strength through both static and dynamic protocols to determine risk for TBI. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing a benchtop electromechanical prototype that integrates mechanical, electrical, and software systems to deliver data collection and controlled physical stimuli. This position is central to the Phase 1 feasibility efforts of the NSAT program and plays a critical role in the program’s overall risk reduction strategy. Note, this is a temporary assignment.

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead the design, construction, and testing of a benchtop electromechanical prototype capable of executing NSAT’s full patient protocol.
• Select and integrate data acquisition (DAQ) systems and control hardware.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including clinical, algorithm, and mechanical engineering to define system requirements, sensor specifications, and patient interaction protocols.
• Develop custom control and data processing software in LabVIEW, Python, or MATLAB for sensor integration, signal acquisition, and device control.
• Evaluate, prototype, and iterate on mechanical impulse delivery mechanisms for dynamic testing protocols using actuators, motors, and other force-generating technologies.
• Integrate and test the finalized impulse delivery solution into the NSAT benchtop prototype.
• Drive rapid prototyping and iterative testing cycles.
• Ensure system safety, reliability, and usability for human-subject feasibility testing.
• Support procurement of hardware/software components and manage vendor relationships as necessary.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
• Working towards / have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in electromechanical system design.
• Experience with test automation, real-time control, and data acquisition hardware/software (ex. National Instruments DAQ systems and LabVIEW).
• Experience in sensor integration, including force, position, acceleration, and torque sensors.
• Experience with actuator/motor control systems, including stepper, servo, and/or linear actuators.
• Hands-on skills in rapid prototyping, mechanical assembly, and electrical wiring.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to quickly iterate on system designs.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, especially in multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience managing small technical projects, including requirement gathering and vendor coordination.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience
• Familiarity with biomechanical testing equipment or medical device development.
• Experience with embedded control systems (e.g., Arduino, STM32, or Raspberry Pi).
• Working knowledge of safety and regulatory considerations in human-subject device testing.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink for modeling mechanical and control systems.