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# Senior RF & Electromagnetics Engineer - Future Opportunities at Hyperfine

- **Company:** Hyperfine
- **Location:** Guilford, CT
- **Posted:** 2025-08-18
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/hyperfine53/jobs/5623225004

## Job description

Join Our Talent Community!

This is an evergreen posting and not an active opening. We are always interested in connecting with talented individuals who are passionate about our mission. By applying to this posting, you'll join our Talent Community and be considered for future opportunities should a position that aligns with your skills and experience become available in the future.

## About Us

Hyperfine, Inc. (Nasdaq: HYPR) is the groundbreaking health technology company that has redefined brain imaging with the Swoop® system—the first FDA-cleared, portable, ultra-low-field, magnetic resonance brain imaging system capable of providing imaging at multiple points of care in a healthcare facility. Our mission is to revolutionize patient care globally through transformational, accessible, clinically relevant diagnostic imaging. [Learn More](https://hyperfine.io/)

## About The Role

Job Title: Senior RF & Electromagnetics Engineer

Location: Guilford, CT, USA

The Senior RF & Electromagnetics Engineer,  designs, tests, characterizes, and optimizes RF coils and associated analog electronics for the low MHz frequency domain. Secondary to this, they may contribute significantly to the electromagnetic subsystem of the ultra low field MRI system, including B0 magnet and gradient system. They develop manufacturing and design verification processes to ensure manufactured products meet design goals with efficiency and cost-effectiveness. The senior engineer is expected to be able to conduct research and development activities independently when needed, collaborate cross-functionally, and provide guidance to junior engineers.

## Key Responsibilities

- Conduct research and development efforts related to radiofrequency coils, sensors, preamplifiers, and analog circuitry for portable MRI applications.
- Simulate, test, and optimize coil and RF electronics designs.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with systems engineers, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, and MR scientists, product management and senior leadership to ensure seamless integration of RF and electromagnetic subsystems.
- Develop and validate novel hardware-based EM-noise reduction methods for ultra-low-field MRI.
- Partner with vendors and manufacturing teams to guide electromagnetic system prototyping, assembly, production scale-up and QA processes.
- Document designs, models, and tools in accordance with the company’s quality system requirements.

Additional Responsibilities:

- Contribute to research and development efforts related to low-field magnet, gradient coil, and shield design for portable MRI applications.
- Develop and validate novel magnet characterization methods, including field mapping, eddy-current mapping and thermal stability assessments.

Knowledge, Skill & Abilities:

- Strong background in the theory of electromagnetism.
- Working knowledge of analog circuit design and prototyping.
- Experience with radiofrequency circuits and phased array design.
- Strong understanding of RF principles including coil design, signal transmission, and pre-amplifiers.
- Experience of physics-based modeling with appropriate mathematical tools.
- Ability to critically assess research papers and patents on topics relating to MRI hardware, magnetostatics, and RF engineering.
- Experience with data acquisition and automation.
- Familiarity with lab equipment like oscilloscope/VNA.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills for interdisciplinary collaboration and knowledge transfer.

Required Education & Experience:

- Bachelor’s degree in physics, engineering physics, or electrical engineering and 5 years’ related work experience; or
- Equivalent combination or education and experience (e.g., Master’s degree with 3 years’ experience or a PhD degree in a relevant field).

Preferred Qualifications:

- Research or work experience in the following areas: MRI, experimental atomic physics, experimental quantum computing, plasma physics, radio astronomy, or accelerator science.
- Experience with electromagnetics simulation tools, such as COMSOL, ANSYS Maxwell, CST/Opera, etc.
- Ability to design mechanical parts, including 3D CAD modeling and creating engineering drawings for fabrication.
- Experience of mechanical prototyping such as 3D printing, laser cutting, and use of lathe and milling machines.
- Working knowledge of MRI system architecture.
- Programming with Python

Physical Demands:

- This is an on-site role based out of Hyperfine’s office in Guilford, CT.
- Ability to work in a laboratory and prototype environment, including safe handling of magnets and power electronics. Ability to speak and write in English
- Available nights, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 40lbs.
- Ability to use basic electrical & mechanical tools (screwdriver, wrenches, crimping tools, oscilloscope, etc).
- Travel up to 5% of time for business needs (e.g., vendor and contract manufacturer site visits).

Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship now or in the future of any employment Visa.

Compensation: Hyperfine's Total Rewards Package includes a competitive base salary and eligibility to participate in our corporate bonus and equity plans. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate including skill set, relevant experience, qualifications, location, position level, and other job-related reasons.

Agency Resumes: We do not accept resumes from recruitment agencies without a prior agreement in place. Any unsolicited resumes submitted by agencies will be considered the property of Hyperfine and will not be subject to any fees or charges if the candidate is hired. To explore a recruiting partnership with Hyperfine for future placements, you must contact People@Hyperfine.io.

Please note that submitting an application does not indicate that there is a current vacancy. If a position becomes available that matches your background and experience, a member of our Talent Acquisition team may contact you regarding next steps.

## About Hyperfine

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Hyperfine is a health technology company that developed the Swoop® system, the first FDA-cleared portable, ultra-low-field magnetic resonance brain imaging system designed for use at the point of care.
- **Entity Type**: Public (NASDAQ: HYPR)
- **Headquarters**: Guilford, Connecticut, United States
- **Founded**: 2014
- **Founders**: Jonathan Rothberg, PhD

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Medical equipment manufacturing / health technology (portable MRI)
- **Target customers**: B2B – hospitals, neurology practices, pediatric units, ICUs, emergency departments, and other healthcare facilities
- **Mission statement**: “To revolutionize patient care globally through transformational, accessible, clinically relevant diagnostic imaging.”

## Products & Services
- **Swoop® Portable MR Imaging® System**: An ultra-low-field (0.064T) portable MRI scanner that plugs into a standard outlet and can be operated by any trained healthcare professional. It provides diagnostic-quality brain imaging (T1, T2, FLAIR, DWI sequences) in multiple planes, with an open, quiet design that reduces patient anxiety and allows family to stay beside the patient.
- **Optive AI™ Software**: An AI-driven image reconstruction platform that uses deep learning to reduce noise and blur, delivering sharper anatomical detail at lower field strengths to support confident diagnosis at the point of care.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue: USD $13.6 million (LinkedIn estimate for most recent fiscal year)
- **Total Funding**: USD $454.8 million raised across 10 rounds, including a $207M corporate round (2021), Series D ($90M, 2021), and a $6M post-IPO equity round (2025)
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: HealthCor Catalio Acquisition Corp. (parent company); other investors from Series C, D, and seed rounds (names not fully detailed in available sources)
- **Growth Signals**: Revenue generation at $13.6M; 99 employees with a -10.3% YoY headcount decline; active presence in the US, UK, Italy, and Germany; 9 open job postings as of mid-2026; continued R&D investment in AI and sequence development

## Competitive Advantages
- **Portable & point-of-care**: The only FDA-cleared portable MRI that can be brought to the patient’s bedside without requiring dedicated infrastructure or shielding.
- **AI-powered image quality**: Optive AI software enables clear diagnostic images at 0.064T, a field strength far lower than conventional MRI.
- **Patient-friendly**: Open design, quiet operation, no ionizing radiation, and allows family/caregivers to remain present during scans.
- **Ease of use**: Simple plug-and-play setup; any trained healthcare professional can operate the system.

## Strategic Focus
- **Expand global access**: Address the 80% of the world’s population that lacks MRI access by making imaging affordable and deployable in any care setting.
- **Deepen clinical adoption**: Grow adoption in neurology, pediatrics, ICU, and emergency departments through evidence generation and reimbursement support.
- **Advance AI capabilities**: Continue improving image reconstruction and adding new sequences to enhance diagnostic confidence.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-driven culture**: Employees are motivated by the goal of democratizing MRI and saving lives through accessible imaging.
- **Cutting-edge technology**: Work at the intersection of MRI physics, deep learning, electrical engineering, and cloud software.
- **Small, impactful team**: With ~99 employees, individuals can have outsized influence on product development and company direction.
- **Open roles**: Active hiring for Senior AI Scientist, Senior Software Engineer (Cloud), Staff Product Manager, Regulatory Affairs, Sales, and more (see careers page).
- **Location & flexibility**: Headquarters in Guilford, CT; presence in the UK, Italy, and Germany; likely hybrid/office model typical of medtech companies.
- **Leadership**: Led by CEO Maria Sainz and a management team with deep medtech and MRI experience; founder Jonathan Rothberg is a serial entrepreneur (also founded Butterfly Network, Quantum-Si).

## Sources
1. [hyperfinemri.com – About Hyperfine](https://www.hyperfinemri.com/about/about-hyperfine)
2. [hyperfinemri.com – Swoop System Overview](https://www.hyperfinemri.com/)
3. [hyperfinemri.com – Careers](https://www.hyperfinemri.com/about/careers)
4. [linkedin.com – Hyperfine Company Page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/hyperfine-inc)
5. [hyperfinemri.com – Management Team](https://www.hyperfinemri.com/about/management-team)

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