Science is a clinical stage, vertically integrated technology company focused on solving some of neuroscience’s hardest questions and most serious unmet medical needs. We work to restore quality of life to those with debilitating conditions for which there are no treatment options, creating devices aimed at restoring vision, cognition, and mobility to patients who have lost it. To support progress across our industry, we provide state-of-the-art components and vertically integrated infrastructure for others to build on via Science Foundry.

We are looking for a Packaging Engineer to help develop and test microelectronics packaging schemes for our implantable neural interfaces and validate device lifetime in accelerated physiological conditions. Your main focus will be on developing and testing integration processes and encapsulation materials to protect electronic systems exposed to biofluids. This is a hands-on position where you will need to develop new ideas, test processes, and demonstrate success. Our goal is to move quickly, but ultimately once we have determined the right solution we will aim to scale our work and help as many people as possible.

Role responsibilities:

• Develop integration and packaging schemes for implantable devices with biocompatible encapsulation
• Build and operate accelerated lifetime testing systems with controlled fluid chemistry and automated device health monitoring for high-throughput testing
• Characterize device lifetime through electrochemical and materials analysis, perform root cause failure analysis using techniques including SEM and µCT
• Integrate your technology into the device fabrication and integration flow

Key qualifications:

• Experience developing microelectronics integration and packaging schemes
• Experience in device failure analysis using imaging and analytical techniques
• Experience in mechanical design and CAD (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or similar)
• Strong documentation and technical communication skills
• BS in Materials Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience designing and building complex closed-loop, automated test systems (fluidics, control systems, data acquisition)
• Experience with accelerated lifetime testing in physiological or corrosive environments
• MS or PhD in Materials Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Science is required under California law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. We determine your level based on your interview performance and make an offer based on the indicated salary band. The base salary range for this full-time position is $100,000 - $160,000 annually + equity + benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by several factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Please keep in mind that the equity portion of the offer is not included in these numbers.

Benefits:

At Science, our benefits are in place to support the whole you:

• Competitive salary and equity
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Flexible vacation and company-paid holidays
• Healthy meals and snacks provided for non-remote employees
• Paid parental, jury duty, bereavement, family care and medical leave
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, subsidized by Science
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k)

Science Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where contributions are valued and celebrated, and our employees thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work.

We seek applicants of all backgrounds and identities, across race, color, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, or disability. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on these or other protected categories or social identities. Science will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws.