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About Subsense Subsense is a deep-tech company developing the world’s first non-surgical, bidirectional brain-computer interface powered by plasmonic and magnetoelectric nanoparticles.

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About Subsense
Subsense is a deep-tech company developing the world’s first non-surgical, bidirectional brain-computer interface powered by plasmonic and magnetoelectric nanoparticles. Our mission is to unlock direct communication between the human brain and AI - starting with medical applications such as stroke recovery and moving toward cognitive enhancement for healthy users. Headquartered in Palo Alto, Subsense brings together leading scientists and engineers to redefine the future of human–machine interaction.

We are seeking a Research Engineer to design and build advanced physical systems in a multidisciplinary environment. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on developing and integrating hardware and software into functional systems.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams to translate concepts into practical implementations, contributing to the development of robust, scalable engineering solutions, including engineering in biological settings.

  • Develop and build electromagnetic actuation systems for medical applications, including magnetic navigation platforms and electromagnetic coil assemblies
  • Design and develop hardware-based systems and subsystems 
  • Build and iterate on prototypes and engineering platforms 
  • Integrate hardware, software, and control components into cohesive systems 
  • Develop and execute engineering tests to evaluate system performance 
  • Support system build, bring-up, and troubleshooting activities 
  • Contribute to experimental setups, including work in biological settings 
  • Analyze results and drive design improvements and optimization 
  • Document designs, configurations, and test results 
  • MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, or related field 
  • 0–5 years of experience in a relevant engineering or applied science field 
  • Strong background in electromagnetics, magnetic systems, or related domains 
  • Experience designing and building hardware systems 
  • Familiarity with modeling and simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB, Python, COMSOL, ANSYS, or similar) 
  • Experience with control systems, embedded systems, or signal processing is a plus 
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on engineering environment 
  • Experience in magnetic system development is strongly preferred 
  • Experience in neuroengineering, neuroscience, or related biomedical fields is strongly preferred 
  • Exposure to engineering in biological settings is a plus 
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to partner across scientific, engineering, and business teams.
  • Startup mindset — adaptable, resourceful, hands-on, and highly execution-focused.
  • Location: Palo Alto, CA
    • Subsense is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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    Palo Alto, United States
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    Who can apply
    US

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    Posted
    May 6, 2026
    First seen
    May 28, 2026
    Last seen
    June 2, 2026

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