Mechanical Engineer

This is a rare opportunity to join a team that is bringing an entirely new category of brain health to the world. At Cognito, we are developing therapies designed to promote dignity, clarity, and coherence in the lives they touch. Cognito is a neurotechnology company developing a new therapeutic approach to cognitive and neurological health, designed to work with the brain's own activity and biology.

Born from pioneering neuroscience research at MIT, Cognito brings together neuroscience, engineering, medicine and technology to translate breakthroughs in brain science into practical therapies designed for everyday life. Our first therapeutic application, Spectris AD, is an investigational, prescription, at-home therapy for Alzheimer's disease.

With our pivotal HOPE study now complete, Cognito is entering an important new phase as we advance Spectris AD toward regulatory review, prepare for potential commercialization and continue exploring the broader potential of our science across neurological health. We are building an interdisciplinary team united by a shared purpose: protecting and progressing the human ability to think, learn and remember.

For innovators who want to work at the intersection of breakthrough science, technology and human health, Cognito offers the chance to help shape what comes next.

ABOUT THE JOB

Cognito Therapeutics, Inc., is seeking a detail-oriented Mechanical Engineer to join our growing R&D team tasked with supporting the design and implementation of complex wearable electro-mechanical systems from concept to production. Responsible for specification, testing, and documentation of mechanical subsystems from system to component level.

Must work within project timelines to develop system requirements, prototype, test, debug, and release designs to production.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the design, architecture, integration, and verification of complex wearable electro-mechanical subsystems and enclosures.
• Own mechanical component selection, design verification, and system-level integration testing, including prototype bring-up.
• Investigate and resolve field, manufacturing, and reliability issues through root cause analysis and corrective action.
• Lead DFM/DFA and design transfer activities in partnership with Manufacturing Operations and contract manufacturers.
• Provide schedule and budget input to support project management.
• Work closely with systems, electrical, firmware, software, and mechanical engineers on new designs and design changes.
• Define and drive the mechanical architecture and technical direction for new product development.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline, with 5–8 years of experience (or MS with equivalent experience) developing complex hardware products in a highly regulated industry is required.
• Demonstrated experience independently owning mechanical subsystem development from concept through production release, including prototype development, verification, design transfer, and manufacturing support is required.
• Hands-on experience integrating mechanical, electrical, and firmware subsystems in a wearable or portable electronic product is required.
• Experience with CAD tools for mechanical design, tolerance analysis, and system-level simulation is preferred.
• Experience with wearables, portable battery-operated products, and mechanical packaging/enclosure design is preferred.
• Familiarity with FDA Quality System Regulation (21 CFR 820), ISO 13485, EU MDR, and IEC 60601-1 or similar compliance standards is preferred.
• Experience integrating sensors, displays, audio, and optics into mechanical enclosures is a plus.
• Expertise working with mechanical test and measurement equipment, including coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), force/torque gauges, and environmental test chambers.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional engineering teams. Competitive Benefits Taking care of our own is one of our highest priorities. That’s why we offer benefits including unlimited PTO, wellness perks, virtual medical support, and health, dental, and vision insurance. Physical Requirements & Work Environment
• This role is primarily performed in an office or home-office setting. Essential physical requirements include the ability to work at a computer for extended periods, communicating effectively in written and verbal formats, and participate in video and in-person meetings.
• Occasional travel to Cognito’s Cambridge, MA office or partner sites may be required. Cognito Therapeutics is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. If you require accommodation, please contact us at HR@cognitotx.com. Cognito Therapeutics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, business needs, and job requirements. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.