Hiring: Head of Engineering Company: BiomeSense Location: Chicago, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 18:05:57 Target Skills & Keywords : TestNG About the job Experience: •8+ years’ experience in hardware engineering for complex electromechanical systems Required Skills: •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 Qualifications: •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 Compensation: •$125 •$200 •$125K– $200K Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!