Staff / Principal Hardware Engineer

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Who We Are and Why Join Us

At OnMed our purpose is simple but powerful...to improve the quality of life and sense of well-being in our communities by bringing access to healthcare to everyone, everywhere. Our path to everywhere has already begun, with our innovative CareStation, a small but mighty, Clinic-in-a-Box, bringing #healthcareaccess anywhere with an outlet to plug it in. Poised to become a key component in America’s public health infrastructure, the OnMed CareStation is the only tech-enabled, human-led, hybrid care solution that combines the comprehensive experience, trust and outcomes of a clinic, with the rapid scalability of virtual care.

At OnMed, every role, everyday, is directly impacting the communities we serve. You’ll join a high-performing purpose-driven team, innovating to break down the barriers that keep people from the care they need.

This is not just a job...it's a movement to bring access to healthcare where and when people need it most. It’s healthcare that shows up.

Who You Are

We are seeking an innovative, hands-on Staff or Principal Hardware Engineer (commensurate with experience) to lead the evaluation, selection, and integration of next- Bluetooth-enabled medical devices into our connected healthcare platform. This role combines deep hardware expertise with a systems mindset, ensuring seamless interoperability between devices, software, and cloud infrastructure. You will own the end-to-end process—from technical evaluation and prototyping to integration, testing, and deployment—while ensuring compliance with medical and safety standards.

Role’s Responsibilities

Technology Scouting & Evaluation

• Identify, research, and select cutting-edge medical devices (Bluetooth, IoT, sensor-based) that align with product and clinical requirements.

• Partner with vendors to assess product capabilities, interoperability, and long-term viability.

System Design & Integration

• Architect and document integration pathways between medical devices, power systems, and software applications (embedded, mobile, and cloud).
• Collaborate with firmware, software, and cloud engineers to define communication protocols, data handling, and API requirements.
• Ensure reliable power delivery and fail-safe operation through optimal hardware design (including power strips, UPS, and redundancy systems).

Testing & Validation

• Lead hardware validation, performance benchmarking, and environmental stress testing.
• Oversee interoperability testing between hardware and software platforms, including latency, data accuracy, and security.
• Develop automated test plans and validation frameworks in alignment with IEC 60601, ISO 13485, and other relevant standards.

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure all selected devices and systems meet regulatory, safety, and cybersecurity requirements for medical deployments.
• Produce technical documentation for engineering, operations, and compliance teams.

Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to organizational technical strategy.
• Act as the primary liaison between hardware, software, operations, and clinical teams.

Power Distribution & Cable Management

• Redesign wiring infrastructure for CareStations supporting multiple devices to improve organization, safety, and maintenance access.
• Engineer optimized power distribution layouts, cable routing, and grounding strategies in compliance with IEC 60601, NEC, and other applicable standards.
• Implement solutions that ensure redundancy, clean wiring aesthetics, and minimal downtime during servicing.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong technical expertise, including a thorough understanding of the latest technologies, security principles, and protocols with knowledge of computer forensic tools, data loss prevention methods, and disaster recovery methods
• Proven track record of selecting and deploying Bluetooth-enabled or IoT-based medical devices in production environments.
• Ability to clearly articulate security and risk-related concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to service excellence
• Proven ability to build collaborative relationships and influence strategic direction
• Effective planning and project management capabilities
• Adaptability to thrive in fast-paced, high-energy, and dynamic environments
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to work in fast-paced, cross-disciplinary teams.

Education & Experience

Must Haves:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 15+ years of hands-on experience in hardware design and development
• Proven track record of redesigning wiring layouts for safety, serviceability, and aesthetics.
• Experience selecting and integrating wired/Bluetooth-enabled devices
• Strong understanding of hardware–software integration, including communication protocols (BLE, Wi-Fi, serial, USB, etc.).
• Proven ability to create and maintain comprehensive hardware engineering documentation in alignment with industry standards to ensure design traceability, compliance, and knowledge transfer.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Demonstrated market awareness and ability to shape product and technology strategy.
• Familiarity with medical device hardware, including safety and regulatory considerations.
• Function as a technical lead and mentor within the organization.
• Experience working with AI-enabled Bluetooth medical devices, including evaluating performance, interoperability, and compliance for real-time clinical use.

Benefits

OnMed provides a competitive salary and benefits package, including unlimited PTO and paid holidays.

The base salary range for the Staff Hardware Engineer role is $180,000 – $200,000, and for the Principal Hardware Engineer role is $200,000 – $220,000, commensurate with the candidate’s experience. Role is eligible for an annual discretionary performance bonus.

OnMed is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to , , creed, , , , , genetic information, , , marital status, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.