Head of Engineering
Job Description
Job Description
Head of Engineering
Compensation: $125K– $200K salary, up to 1.0% equity stock options
Full benefits, including health coverage, PTO & parental leave
BiomeSense is a life sciences startup applying gut microbiome technologies (GutLab, MetaBiome) to advance personalized medicine. We partner with UCSF, UCSD, NIH & the University of Chicago & are backed by LabCorp Ventures, Bluestein Ventures, Seerave Foundation & Emil Capital Partners. Role Summary
Own the full hardware (HW) lifecycle for GutLab, from architecture & subsystem integration through manufacturing, validation & deployment for a complex electromechanical device & BOM. Act as final technical authority for GutLab system performance, fleet stability & next generation GutLabs (Gen3) production, combining hands-on engineering depth with strategic judgment to ensure current systems perform reliably in the field & Gen3 scales into manufacturing. Key Responsibilities:
- System Ownership & Development : Own GutLab architecture (electromechanical & fluidic); lead design, testing & refinement via CAD, prototyping & manufacturing
- Validation & Deployment Readiness: Own validation, stage gates, documentation & traceability across revisions, firmware & field performance. Lead troubleshooting, diagnostics & closed-loop fixes to eliminate systemic failure modes
- End-to-End Execution : Set & execute high standards for all aspects of HW development: procurement, transfer, sustaining engineering & operations
- Manufacturing Scale-Up : Drive DFM, design freeze, pilot builds, supplier alignment, cost targets & manufacturing strategy + execution for Gen3
- Team Leadership : Mentor & lead a HW team; align resources, timelines & execution to production milestones
- Strategic Problem Solving : Address any and all procurement challenges while identifying cost-effective solutions
- Cross-Functional Collaboration : Partner with other leaders to align hardware development with broader company strategy & goals
- 8+ years’ experience in hardware engineering for complex electromechanical systems
- Deep proficiency in CAD, tolerances, prototyping & manufacturing
- Product lifecycle ownership (concept through transfer & scale-up)
- Proven ability to build & manage technical teams
- Systems-level troubleshooting expertise across mechanical, fluidic & electronic
- Structured, decisive & execution-oriented with high accountability
- A strategic thinker who thrives under pressure in fast-paced environments
Powered by JazzHR
mGBEFbr2cZ
Recommended Jobs
Customs Trade Specialist
Responsible for coordination of the documentation required by US Customs/Government Agencies for entry of goods into the US on behalf of importers. Provide impeccable customer service May pro…
Social Work Long Term Substitute/Lower School Short Term Associate Teacher
Job Summary and Scope of Responsibility: Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School seeks an experienced school Social Worker to serve as an Associate Teacher in 2nd Grade from August through October, fol…
Service Delivery Manager
Job Description Job Description Description:Company Overview: The technology and support needs of school districts have evolved dramatically in recent years. Thriving in today's fast-paced worl…
Housekeeping & Hospitality
Join our team if you love creating memorable experiences and being part of a vibrant community! At Lakeshore Sport & Fitness, we bring people together through sport, fitness, and fun across our two C…
SOUS CHEF - United Club, ORD
Job Description Job Description Salary: $70,000.00 - $74,000.00 Other Forms of Compensation: N/A What makes FLIK click What makes FLIK click? Our people. The decisions, actions and att…
AWS 2ND (F/S/S/M) Maintenance Technician I
Job Description Job Description Description:Maintenance Technician ICaterpillar (LL) | East Peoria, IL Schedule: AWS Shift | Friday - Monday | Four 10-Hour Shifts | 2:00 PM-12:30 AM Pay Ran…
Purchasing Manager
Purchasing Manager Full Time or Part Time: Full Time Months Worked Per Year: 12 Hours Worked Per Week: 40 Work Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8:00AM – 5:00PM Remote Work Availability…
Med Surg RN
Job Description Job Description F/T Med Surg RN Needed – Direct Hire, Dixon, IL Our client, a large healthcare organization located in Dixon, IL, is seeking experienced full-time Med Surg Re…
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Job Description Job Description Visiting Angels is Hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)! Location: Plainfield, IL Employment Type: Part-Time Work Setting: In-Home Care (Client Ho…
Vice President, Global Head of Market Data
Job Description: Building trusted markets — powered by our people At Cboe Global Markets, we inspire our people to solve complex challenges together because what we do matters. We provide the finan…