Signal Process Engineer - Part-time Contract
Signal Processing Engineer (Part-Time, 1099 Contract)
Wearable Medical Devices | Akron, OH | Hybrid | U.S. Work Eligibility Required
Type: Part-Time (10–20 hrs/week)
Contract: 1099 Independent Contractor (Potential to convert to W2)
Location: Must reside within commuting distance of Akron, Ohio
About the Role
Join a forward-thinking team revolutionizing patient care through wearable sensor technology. We’re looking for a Signal Processing Engineer to help build software that connects with our wearable device—delivering personalized exercises and real-time progress tracking to patients.
As a key technical contributor, you’ll develop embedded firmware and algorithms for IMU (accelerometer and gyroscope) data, applying advanced filtering and machine learning strategies to create robust, high-performance solutions.
What You’ll Do
Firmware Development
- Write efficient, maintainable C code for embedded medical devices
- Implement real-time signal processing and machine learning logic
Signal Processing
- Analyze and process inertial sensor data (accelerometers, gyroscopes)
- Apply advanced filtering methods (e.g., Kalman Filters) to enhance signal integrity
Machine Learning
- Apply supervised learning to extract actionable insights from sensor data
- Perform feature extraction and data classification based on movement patterns
Testing & Optimization
- Test and validate algorithms on physical hardware
- Optimize for accuracy, power efficiency, and compliance
Documentation
- Maintain clear, regulatory-compliant documentation of code and algorithms
on cutting-edge tech
What You Bring
Required:
- 5+ years experience with embedded systems and IMU sensors
- Proven experience working with accelerometers and gyroscopes in embedded systems. - MUST HAVE
- Extensive experience in signal processing for inertial sensors on embedded boards.
- Proficiency in C for embedded development
- Strong background in signal processing and filtering techniques
- Experience with Kalman Filters and other sensor fusion algorithms
- Knowledge of ML strategies for sensor data (feature extraction, supervised learning)
- Solid debugging and problem-solving skills
- Based near Akron, OH and authorized to work in the U.S.
Preferred:
- Background in the medical device industry
- Familiarity with FDA/ISO medical compliance
- Exposure to additional embedded development tools/languages
Education
- Bachelor’s degree + 5+ years of relevant experience, OR
- Master’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering with a focus on IMUs
Why Join Us?
- Flexible hours – Work part-time on your schedule
- Real-world impact – Help shape technology that improves lives
- Growth potential – Opportunity to transition to a W2 employee
- Innovative environment – Small, agile team working
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