Signal Processing / R&D Engineer - Wesper

The Opportunity

Wesper is looking for a talented and enterprising System Engineer to join our R&D team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in signal processing, systems engineering, and full-stack device prototyping. Reporting to the VP of R&D, they will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop, validate, and commercialize first-of-their-kind wearable medical device technologies and signal processing pipelines for new clinical capabilities and insights.

*This is a hybrid role with at least 3 days / week in our facility in Long Island City.  Additional in office collaboration will be required during certain project phases

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with Hardware Lead to research, design, prototype, and evaluate sensing modalities for new clinical capabilities and insights
• Own and maintain Wesper’s signal processing pipelines as part of our core platform, working with R&D and CTO teams, including new features and defect resolution
• Collaborate within R&D and cross-functionally to support validation activity, clinical and consumer-driven, as well as regulatory activity for new capabilities
• Stay current with advancements in related signal processing and medical device technologies
• Contribute additional documentation as necessary

Requirements

• BS or MS in Electrical, Mechanical, or Biomedical Engineering, or equivalent
• 3 years of experience in a signal processing, engineering, or research role in a commercial setting
• Experience implementing signal processing pipelines using Python, MATLAB, or R
• Proven track record with full-stack rapid prototyping and/or testing in a lab environment

Advantages

• Experience with physiological signal processing
• Experience with MCAD / ECAD tools for proof of concept and test fixture development
• Experience working in a fast-paced / start-up environment

Out Team - Built for Good

We pride ourselves on transparent communication—open discussion is critical to our performance and is how we continue to grow. We focus on accountability, humility, and constant learning. We believe in finding a better way through the use of data and attention to detail. We work towards making sleep medicine easy and we do it for our users. 

Compensation

The base salary range for this role is $100, 000-$120,000 based on a wide range of compensation factors. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations.  Total compensation will also include an equity component.

PERKS & BENEFITS

• Global team
• Friendly, nerdy coworkers
• Daily stand-ups and open door policy
• Encouragement to pursue initiatives
• Flexible paid time off
• Casual dress
• Support for personal development 
• Referral bonuses

ABOUT WESPER

Mission-driven startup aiming to make accurate sleep testing more convenient, affordable, and
accessible.

Sleep disorders are a hidden epidemic that reduces quality and length of life for more than
10% of the population. The difficulty in diagnosing and monitoring sleep conditions is a major
obstacle to the health of 100Ms of people worldwide.

Wesper is transforming the sleep industry by shrinking an entire sleep lab to a single wearable
patch, helping millions live better, longer lives. Our platform delivers consumer comfort with
clinical performance by using cutting-edge sensor design, a cloud-native suite of state-of-the-art
algorithms and a sleek mobile app, creating a seamless experience for both patient and doctor. 

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