Senior Director, Mechanical Engineering and Surgical

ABOUT PRECISION NEUROSCIENCE

Precision Neuroscience is building a next-generation brain–computer interface (BCI) to heal and empower millions of people living with neurological conditions.

Our first product,Layer 7, is designed to help people with severe paralysis operate digital devices using only their thoughts—opening up new possibilities for daily life. 

Our team brings together experts in neurosurgery, AI and machine learning, microfabrication, electrical engineering, clinical science, and more. We combine deep technical rigor with a people-first mindset to turn breakthrough research into real-world medical solutions.

As a Precision employee, you’ll join one of the fastest-moving and best-capitalized companies in the emerging field of brain–computer interfaces. Since our founding in 2021, we have raised more than $430 million, advanced our technology through validation, and initiated human trials with leading hospitals across the country.

Our Values:
Webuild for human impact, measuring progress by the lives our work can change.
Wedo no harm, holding ourselves to the highest standards of safety, integrity, and responsibility. 

Weinnovate with urgency, because the stakes are high and our users can’t wait. 

We bringsharp minds, open ears, pairing expertise with curiosity, humility, and respect. 

And welead the way, taking ownership of our work and helping to shape the future of our field.

We are seeking aSenior Director of Mechanical Engineering and Surgicalhardware to lead the team developing and delivering fully implantable brain-computer interface systems. 

This is an extraordinary opportunity to lead our implant and surgical hardware teams across the entire product lifecycle, including early R&D projects, formal verification and validation testing, and commercial deployment.

This position will be based in the United States. We are unable to consider remote workers or individuals who are not currently based in the US and not legally authorized to work in the US.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all Mechanical Engineering and Surgical projects and initiatives, ensuring our products are safe, effective, and secure, and delivered on time and on budget

• Define the overall implantable device development practices that support high-quality and timely delivery of Precision’s device roadmap

• Successfully partner across the organization, particularly with R&D, Product, and Clinical teams, to achieve overall company objectives

• Review technical designs and sign-off on development plans for key implant design initiatives, especially those involving device integration and the surgical procedure

• Communicate effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences to ensure alignment with Mechanical Engineering and Surgical team goals, milestones, and risks

• Build and grow a high-performing Mechanical Engineering organization through hiring, developing people, and creating a strong team culture that retains key talent

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• 15+ years’ experience in Class III medical implant development and commercialization, including 5+ years’ experience as a director or above

• Master’s degree or above in Mechanical Engineering or related field

• Proven track record of building and scaling high-performing teams supporting the development of a class III and/or class II devices from design through regulatory approval

• Experience in planning and successfully executing Verification and Validation on a Class III implant leading to regulatory submission

• Knowledge and application of medical device development standards and FDA guidance on medical implants and BCI devices

• Successful track-record of working in fast-paced and interdisciplinary engineering teams

• Strong experience collaborating with Quality and Regulatory working groups preferred
  

Diverse workforces create the best culture, company, and products. We at Precision are committed to an inclusive culture that celebrates the uniqueness and contributions of everyone.

As an equal opportunity employer, Precision does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The actual base salary offered is determined by a number of variables, including, as appropriate, the applicant's qualifications for the position, years of relevant experience, distinctive skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location of residence and/or place of employment.

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