Corporate Overview:

Back pain affects 50 million Americans and is the number one cause of disability in the US with a societal cost of approximately $560 billion annually. There are also over 100 million opioid prescriptions written annually, highlighting the underlying need for improved pain management solutions. While the approximately 80,000 annual Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) implants was a $2.5B market in 2019 and growing (8% to 10% CAGR for the prior five years), the market is ripe for disruption. Additionally, SCS devices and procedures have favorable reimbursement with existing codes in place for physicians and facilities (hospitals and ASCs).

Founded in 2017, Presidio Medical is a well-financed, clinical stage, medical device company with a transformational neuromodulation platform technology. The company is based in South San Francisco and is growing rapidly. The company’s first indication is in chronic pain. Due to the proprietary stimulation compatibilities, Presidio Medical’s technology is targeting a significant unmet pain segment which can unlock and potentially double the addressable market. In addition, Presidio has begun work outside of the lucrative SCS market and is exploring other indications with undesired nerve activity. The company is actively engaged in targeted R&D projects for patients in other disease states who will potentially benefit from the company’s proprietary technology.

Job Summary:  

Presidio Medical is looking for an electrical engineer to support, test, and design electronic components for their next generation implantable SCS system. The electrical engineer will be relied upon as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, multi-tasking, team environment. This position will interact with hardware, software, and design engineers to understand and refine requirements, document and participate in design reviews, and implement solutions from an optimal blend of off-the-shelf and custom components. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

•  Hands-on development of electrical components for Presidio Medical’s next generation implantable SCS system including supporting modifications to existing designs for improved performance, usability, and reliability.
•  Manage electronics lab equipment, inventory, organization, and cleanliness.
•  Work hand in hand with software, mechanical, science, and systems engineering teams to manage requirements and scope, while delivering results on schedule.
•  Document all phases of development within Presidio’s document control system.
•  Develop and execute test protocols and systems ensuring designs meet requirements and maintain a high level of quality.
•  Comply with Presidio Medical’s quality system requirements as well as any applicable regulatory requirements.
• Comply with all health and safety, regulations, policies, and work practices.

Qualification Requirements:

 Experience: 

1+ years of Electrical Engineering product development preferably in safety oriented, regulated industries, such as medical devices, automotive, and defense. Academic and/or side projects will be taken into consideration. Hands-on practical experience will be prioritized. 

 

Essential Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• Basic digital and analog electronic design, schematic capture, and PCB layout skills using eCAD software. [Altium, Autodesk Eagle, OrCAD, KiCad].
• Intermediate to advanced hand soldering skills including through-hole and surface mount components.
• Basic competency using electrical test equipment: [Oscilloscopes, Digital Multimeters, Variable Power Supplies, Signal Generators].
• Basic proficiency with Python.
• Basic Spice circuit simulation skills using LTspice or equivalent.
• Basic embedded design skills. [ Arduino, ST Nucleo, Microchip PIC, Raspberry Pi]
• Time management skills showing an ability to manage priorities and meet schedules.
•  Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
  

 

Ideal Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• Automation experience using tools such as Power Automate, Slackbot, PowerShell, etc. 
• Embedded design using bare-metal MCUs. [STM32, Nordic, Microchip dsPIC/PIC]. 
• Precision analog circuit design and analysis.  
• Intermediate competency using electrical test equipment. [Digital oscilloscope analysis of I2C/Serial/SPI protocols, Spectrum analyzers, VNA]. 
• Intermediate to advanced programming skills in Python, C#, C, and C++. 
• Ability to develop complete technical specifications and requirements from user inputs. 
• Ability to design, implement, and execute electrical test protocols that ensure full compliance with specifications, quality and regulatory standards, and customer needs. 
• Evaluate designs for feasibility, manufacturability, and cost effectiveness. 
•  Produce rigorous formal documentation and specifications on project work. 
• Apply formal change control processes and have familiarity with medical device regulatory guidance. 

 

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or related field required.