Senior Engineer, Mechanical Engineering- CA (Implantable Neuroelectronics)

Location: San Diego, CA, US — on-site

Salary: $140,000–$160,000 annually, with potential discretionary bonuses and/or equity grants.

Company

hirify.global develops non-surgical brain–computer interfaces and implantable neuroelectronics designed to restore communication and autonomy for people with paralysis and cognitive decline.

What you will do

• Own the end-to-end mechanical design and architecture of implantable devices, including enclosures, feedthroughs, internal packaging, and structural interfaces.
• Lead miniaturization strategies, trade studies, design reviews, and mechanical interface control documentation.
• Design and validate hermetic encapsulation and sealing approaches using laser welding, brazing, and glass-to-metal seals.
• Develop precision bonding, micro-assembly, clean-room, DFM, and DFA processes with contract manufacturing partners.
• Lead mechanical activities within design controls, including risk analyses, verification and validation protocols, test reports, and traceability documentation.
• Collaborate with electrical, firmware, systems, biocompatibility, quality, and delivery-system engineering teams on integration and failure investigations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience designing miniaturized, high-reliability electromechanical systems.
• Expertise in hermetic packaging, precision assembly, and biocompatible materials.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD, such as SolidWorks, plus GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, and mechanical drawing standards.
• Hands-on experience taking mechanical subsystems from prototyping through design verification and production.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Nice to have

• Experience with active implantable medical devices, such as neurostimulators, cochlear implants, or cardiac rhythm devices.
• Experience with thermal management of implantable electronics and hermetic sealing technologies.
• Familiarity with ISO 14708, IEC 60601, and FDA guidance for implantable devices.
• Experience supporting IDE, PMA, or 510(k) regulatory submissions.
• Experience working in cross-functional hardware teams at a startup or high-growth company.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time, exempt W-2 employment in the US.
• Subsidized medical and dental insurance for employees and dependents.
• Life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k), flexible spending account, commuter benefits for New York employees, and discretionary unlimited PTO.
• Work on safety-critical implantable systems at the intersection of healthcare and technology.