Signal Process Engineer

Job Description

Senior Signal Processing Engineer - Onsite

Wearable Medical Devices Akron, OH Onsite Current U.S. Work Eligibility Required

Contract: 1099 Independent Contractor

OR

Fulltime / W2: Direct hire or Temp-to-Perm

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

RequirementsWhat 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

Lives within commuting distance of Cuyahoga Falls, OH - There is no relocation assistance available.

Permanently authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred:

Human motion technology solutions a must

Background in the medical device industry a PLUS

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?

Direct collaboration with full project team including founder and senior leadership.

Real-world impact – Help shape technology that improves lives

Innovative environment – Small, agile team working

Full-time