Senior Systems Engineer

Job Title: Sr. Systems Engineer
Department: BCI - G&A
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Salt Lake City, UT (Onsite)

Our Mission

Blackrock Neurotech is 100% focused on improving human lives through neuroscience research and technology. The passion and dedication behind this mission has nurtured a dynamic, enjoyable and fulfilling corporate environment in which learning, and growth are commonplace. We operate in an innovative field that requires our staff to meet the highest standards. Every step of the way, we encourage one another by providing continuous motivation and promoting a healthy work environment.

Community Contributions

Not only are Blackrock’s employees committed to improving lives through their work, but many also strive to improve the community by volunteering in their spare time. Our efforts vary from donating blood and feeding the hungry to volunteering at the Utah Food Bank. We also value community education —teaching science labs to children, coaching sports teams, and teaching first aid courses. We take pride in our employee’s extracurricular activities that contribute to the betterment of local communities.

In order to provide a safe and productive work environment, all offers of employment at Blackrock Neurotech are contingent upon a thorough background check. A criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate from an offer of employment.

About the role
As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for the architecture, integration, and validation of complex brain-computer interface (BCI) systems that span hardware, software, and neuroscience domains. You will bridge the gap between engineering disciplines, ensuring that all subsystems function cohesively and meet performance, safety, and regulatory requirements. This role requires strong technical breadth, the ability to manage cross-functional dependencies, and leadership in system-level decision-making.

What you'll do

• Define system-level requirements and architecture for next-generation BCI platforms.
• Lead integration of hardware, software, and MEMS modules into cohesive systems.
• Develop verification and validation strategies to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Drive risk management processes in accordance with ISO 14971.
• Collaborate with ASIC, electrode, applications, and preclinical teams.
• Serve as a key contributor in design reviews and technical decision-making.
• Define software tools and platforms for requirements, user needs, and specifications management.
• Maintain clear technical documentation, including requirements traceability and test reports.
• Mentor junior systems engineers and contribute to team growth.
• Support regulatory submissions by providing system engineering documentation.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years in systems engineering with a focus on complex, multi-disciplinary systems (medical devices or neurotechnology preferred).
• Demonstrated expertise in system architecture and requirements management.
• Familiarity with FDA-regulated design control processes and medical device development standards (IEC 60601, ISO 13485, ISO 14971) and FDA cybersecurity.
• Proficiency with modeling and simulation tools (Model-Based Systems Engineering).
• Strong knowledge of hardware/software co-design and embedded systems.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
• Experience working with ASICs and MEMS design teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in neurotechnology, neural signal processing, or implantable medical devices.
• Knowledge of V&V methodologies, test automation, and reliability engineering.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity requirements for medical devices.
• Cross-disciplinary understanding of ASIC, MEMS, firmware, software, and neuroscience research.

Physical and Other Requirements

• Ability to work in office setting
• Sitting and standing while typing