Job Duties

• Innovate and implement methodologies to characterize human performance (levels of fitness, metabolic work, thermoregulation, and performance metrics).
• Collaborate with others to conduct human performance research.  Getting your hands dirty making the sensors and data jive.
• Develop novel signal processing algorithms to make sense of biological signals  (EEG, ECG EMG, respiratory to name a few).
• Integrate advanced algorithms into new and existing sensors.
• Share your accomplishments with the world by writing research proposals, human use protection protocols, technical reports, journal articles and conference papers.

Requirements

• DSP wizard with 5+ years experience in processing biosignal data.
• Expertise in Matlab/C/C++/LabView.
• Experience in:
  -Algorithm development across large databases of physiological data.
  -Developing consumer biometric devices.
  -Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Pride yourself on accountability, planning, and ability to manage a small team of amazing people.
• No offshore contractor inquiries please. You need to be located in Honolulu (or willing to locate here) and eligible to work in the US.

Ideal Experience

• Firmware/Embedded algorithm development.
• Biostatistics, especially in consumer product applications.
• Knowledge of human physiology, human muscles and/or performance metrics.
• Both government contracts and consumer product development.
• An active interest in health, fitness and wellness, as well as social media and/or gaming.

This is an Electrical Design Engineering position focused on embedded systems.  You should have a relevant electrical engineering education with 3+ years of professional experience.  Desired expertise in designing electrical circuits to include: physiological sensors and signal processing, mixed-signal microprocessor designs, low or high frequency RF circuits and low-level firmware.

Job Duties

• Design low to moderate complexity analog and/or digital
• Write embedded firmware and/or application software
• Capture schematics and layout circuits using automated CAD software
• Breadboard and test prototypes in the engineering lab
• Data input and maintenance of document and part number assignment system
• Create high quality documentation (schematics, BOMs, fabrication drawings, manuals, white papers, presentations).
• Generate POs and place part orders as needed to support engineering team

Job Requirements

• BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• At least 3 years of appropriate experience
• Experience with PC CAD software, TI MSP (or equivalent) and/or ARM microprocessors preferred
• Solid understanding of electrical engineering principles and electronic components including microprocessors, analog and digital circuits
• Strong knowledge of C/C++ language sufficient to write low-level embedded system firmware and low complexity PC application programs
• Able to use common lab test equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital multi-meters, power supplies, microprocessor debugging tools, etc.
• Well organized with attention to detail and an attitude of personal responsibility and ownership
• Proactive and dependable:  meet mutually agreed deadlines and deliver as-expected quality level of work

Job Duties

• Conduct research studies with human subjects, primarily for cognitive and physiological monitoring while subjects work with computers and portable digital technologies
• Perform thorough tests of new technologies and software from a user interface perspective, writing detailed reports of findings, including descriptions of testing procedures, bug reports, and recommendations
• Assist engineers and scientists in designing experiments and procedures for evaluating new technologies and research studies
• Carry out literature reviews on topics such as functional brain imaging, human performance modeling, human learning and memory, neurological disorders, sleep/fatigue studies, physiological sensing techniques, etc.
• Write detailed reports and scientific publications

Job Requirements

• BA or BS in a science, social science, or engineering discipline
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in groups and independently, as well as to adapt to shifting requirements and novel challenges
• Experience in a research environment, preferably with human subjects
• Comfortable using Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office
• Great people skills

Other Skills

The following knowledge and skills are not required for this position but will have an influence on the evaluation of potential applicants:

• Familiarity with the cognitive and behavioral sciences
• Statistical analysis processes and software (such as Matlab)
• Computer programming and/or web design
• Multimedia creation/editing tools

Now that we have launched our new website, we are excited to share our ideas here to encourage thoughtful, creative discussions amongst our employees, customers, and other interested members of the community. A number of people on our team are looking forward to writing about their unique visions and how they see technology evolving in certain sectors of the market.

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Job Duties

• Implement methodologies and procedures to determine levels of fitness, metabolic work rates, thermoregulation, and other performance metrics.
• Collaborate with other investigators in conducting human performance field and laboratory research including evaluating physiological performance.
• Develop and implement novel signal processing algorithms applied to EEG, ECG EMG, respiratory and other biological signals.
• Develop, configure, document, and troubleshoot complex algorithms and programs
• Apply theoretical knowledge of mathematic and algorithm principles for solving technical problems.
• Develop innovative and feasible mathematical solutions in consideration of biological and physiological limitations.
• Utilize state of the art mathematical modeling and simulation tools to test and verify new algorithm schemes.
• Be accountable for the success of assigned tasks and deliverables, of an algorithm development group including planning, implementation of key experiments and related validations, managing 1-2 associates.
• Work on the design and integration of advanced algorithms into novel biosensor systems.
• Assist with writing research proposals, human use protection protocols, technical reports, journal articles and conference papers

Job Requirements

• Higher degree in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field
• Expertise in digital signal processing and pattern recognition
• Experience implementing algorithms and data analysis using C/C++ and MATLAB and Labview
• Knowledge of human physiology and ideally human muscles and performance metircs.
• Ability to publish scientific papers and present in scientific conferences
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

We are looking for a talented, self-motivated, detail-and-results-oriented individual, who is a respectful, responsive, resilient, dependable, considerate team player, with a positive attitude. This individual must be innovative, career-minded, flexible and adaptable, honor commitments, demonstrate integrity and ethics, and show abilities to embrace change, accept challenges, seek input, follow up and follow through.

Read the announcement on PBN’s website.