Head of Hardware

As Head of Hardware your mission is to bring low-field MRI to the masses. You will lead the development of a next-generation LF MRI scanner powered by an ultra-sensitive quantum detection platform. The scanner is designed to be light accessible and deployable in a wide range of environments.

This is a pivotal role driving the design industrialization and evolution of our hardware systems at the intersection of innovation quality and clinical-grade reliability.

Skills & Experience

• Proven track record leading complex hardware product development; in the medical industry is a plus; in the MRI industry is a strong plus.
• Engineering degree (Mechanical Electrical Biomedical or related field); advanced degree is a plus.
• 5 years of leadership experience managing multi-disciplinary engineering teams (electronic mechanical embedded imaging or MRI).
• Strong experience in medical device development with a deep understanding of ISO 13485 and IEC 60601 compliance.
• Hands-on exposure to MRI system design (magnetics RF coils gradient amplifiers shielding) is a strong plus.
• Experience managing full product lifecycle: prototyping design transfer industrialization and sustaining.
• Skilled in cross-functional collaboration particularly with software regulatory and product teams.
• Excellent communication and project management skills with a solution-oriented mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional hardware engineering teams (Electronics Mechanics MRI Validation) through full development cycles from concept to production.
• Act as owner of the Hardware Design & Development process aligning with ISO 13485 and IEC 60601 standards.
• Shape and grow a multidisciplinary team of 15 engineers creating a high-performance accountable and agile culture.
• Develop and execute strategic plans for hardware development aligned with product milestones.
• Participate in Design Reviews and Management Reviews ensuring design integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as a key stakeholder in project reviews reporting on progress risks and mitigation strategies to internal leadership.
• Identify track and mitigate technical risks dependencies and roadblocks across the development lifecycle.
• Ensure smooth coordination between internal teams (Software & AI MRI Validation ME Product Regulatory).
• Interface with external vendors and manufacturing partners for design transfer production support and logistics coordination.
• Drive design for manufacturability cost reduction and quality improvement while maintaining speed to market.
• Act as owner or reviewer for CAPA and Change Control processes related to hardware development.
• Contribute to regulatory submissions and the creation of technical documentation ensuring alignment with global medical device standards.

Who We Are

Chipiron is revolutionizing the medical imaging industry by developing light and easily deployable MRI machines powered by an ultra-sensitive quantum detection system. Our mission is to make MRI accessible to everyone everywhere. Were a team of engineers based in the heart of Paris and we have only one obsession: building things people want.

Our Culture

• Collaborative Decision-Making;
• High Standards and Autonomy: We maintain high expectations for our team members and offer complete autonomy coupled with incentives tied to the companys success fostering a culture of ownership and accountability;
• Value of Humility: We prioritize seeking the truth over being right;
• English-First International Team.