Lead Engineer - AcousticaBio

Lead Engineer in Microfluidics, Mechatronics, and Advanced Fluid Processing | Advanced Manufacturing in Life Science

Summary: AcousticaBio is proud to announce this unique opportunity to join our company as a Lead Engineer in Microfluidics, Mechatronics, and Advanced Fluid Processing. We are a venture- and NIH-funded deep-tech startup spun out of Harvard, focused on solving the greatest challenges in the delivery of novel therapeutics. Our proprietary, Harvard-patented technology revolutionizes fluid processing at the microscale, addressing the limitations of current manufacturing technologies.

For our initial market, AcousticaBio aims to improve the clinical care of millions of patients by reformulating intravenously delivered monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) into subcutaneous injections, disrupting a market surpassing $500B+ by the end of the decade. This will enable patients to self-administer their life-saving medications in the comfort of their home with reduced pain and discomfort, and without the long, costly hospital visits.

The Lead Engineer will serve as a vital link between leadership and the engineering team. Reporting to CEO, this role combines hands-on engineering expertise with the ability to manage projects, teams, and external partnerships. The ideal candidate will bring experience designing lab equipment or working in GxP regulated environments.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of our novel, proprietary microparticle production platform.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership while managing and mentoring engineers and scientists.
• Oversee product and project management, including defining system and hardware requirements, concept generation, detailed design, assembly, and testing.
• Act as a bridge between leadership and the engineering team, facilitating seamless communication and alignment.
• Collaborate with external vendors and partners to ensure system requirements align with project goals and timelines.
• Establish scalable frameworks for product growth.
• Think creatively and analytically to develop comprehensive design solutions.
• Manage multiple projects while meeting critical deadlines.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the engineering team.
• Ensure designs and processes comply with GxP standards.

Desired Experience & Capabilities:

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Applied Physics, or related disciplines with at least 5-7 years of relevant experience or a M.S. with at least 3-5 years or Ph.D. (preferred) with at least 1-2 years of relevant experience, ideally including time in an engineering consulting firm and/or in GxP equipment design.
• Heavy analytical skills, with demonstrated ability to implement robust, innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Proven track record in electromechanical system design, particularly for microfluidics, fluid dispensing, or advanced manufacturing.
• High-level CAD proficiency.
• Hands-on experience with rapid prototyping and mechanical assembly.
• Strong project and product management skills, with the ability to balance technical and managerial responsibilities.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with experience managing teams.
• Enthusiasm for a fast-paced, interdisciplinary startup environment.

Bonus Skills:

• Fluid dynamic knowledge, including modeling and/or computational fluid dynamics
• Experience with interfacial phenomena at the microscale
• Mass and heat transfer design and modeling experience

Who We’re Looking For:

A builder/maker/doer/creative thinker. If you grew up playing with Legos (or you still play with them), play a musical instrument, if you’ve taken acting classes or like to draw or paint (decks or canvas!), if you ever built your own treehouse, cycled or backpacked the world, repaired your motorcycle, assembled your own computer, got your brewing system controlled via a Raspberry Pi…or done anything that gives you joy out of making something – this job and team are for you.

Compensation & Perks

• Base salary: $90-130k
• Competitive equity package
• 401k with employer match
• Flexible schedule
• Unlimited PTO
• Premium medical and dental coverage
• Yearly and milestone-based bonuses

Please note: Due to the holiday season, responses to applications may take longer than usual. We appreciate your patience and understanding!

Location: Basedin Cambridge, MA, AcousticaBio benefits from a thriving innovation hub and a dynamic ecosystem for collaboration. As a LabCentral resident, AcousticaBio offers prime access to resources, networking, and a diverse talent pool of the world leading biopharmaceutical and technology stakeholders. Beyond its professional advantages, Cambridge offers a high quality of life with parks, cultural attractions, bike paths, and night life.

At AcousticaBio we value diversity and believe that creating an inclusive environment is vital to our success. Valuing each unique voice and blending our diverse skill sets strengthens our capacity for innovation and brings us closer to our shared goals. We support our team members in bringing their authentic selves to work and aim to have equity be a key component of AcousticaBio's culture.

EEOC Statement:

AcousticaBio is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identify or expression, or any other legally protected status.

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States