Staff / Principal Hardware Engineer

Who we are

OnMed is on a mission to significantly improve access to quality, affordable, and equitable care, especially in a world where both traditional and telemedicine channels of care are proving inadequate. OnMed’s patented CareStation is a virtual walk-in clinic where patients can get a personalized care experience in real time. Bottom line . . . we are a groundbreaking healthcare company with a singular goal - to make quality healthcare available to anyone, anywhere.

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-generation 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.

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.

Why work with us

This is an exciting and vibrant time to join OnMed for our next growth phase. You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with a high-performing team, driven by our shared momentum and the meaningful impact we’re creating together. 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 race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.