Ultrasound Engineer

Job Description

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Job Description
We are seeking ambitious Ultrasound Engineers to contribute to the design, development, and optimization of imaging modes and features for our ultrasound imaging platforms.

This position could be opened at multiple levels including Principal, Lead, and Senior depending upon years of experience in relation to posted requirements . As the Lead Ultrasound Engineer, you are responsible for ensuring world-class imaging performance on our products that meet our customers needs. You will integrate a range of transducers onto ultrasound imaging platforms and assess clinical value. You will develop software tools, image and data analytics infrastructure, and test methods to facilitate pre-clinical and clinical evaluation. You will regularly collaborate with a global, cross-functional team that includes Product Managers, Clinical Application Specialists, and R&D colleagues (e.g., hardware, software, mechanical, and transducer engineers).
Your key responsibilities include:
Design and development of the full ultrasound signal path (from transmit to display) for imaging modes and advanced features
Technical leadership on echocardiography, including 3D/4D volumetric imaging
Technical leadership on image performance, including algorithm research and development, pre-clinical and clinical image optimization, verification and validation
Leadership of new product development activities, including design requirements and specifications, test method development, verification, and related documentation that complies with medical device regulations, standards, and our quality system
Collaboration with global Ultrasound team to integrate transducers onto ultrasound platforms
Participation in development of workflow automation features, including AI-based algorithms
Mentorship and coaching of early-career team members in order to elevate R&D capabilities of team
Contribution to companys IP portfolio, including development of invention disclosures and patent applications
Support for collaborations with clinical institutions and universities on innovation projects
Maintain knowledge (e.g., publications, conferences) of state-of-the-art and trends in imaging technologies and reporting to global team
Requirements:
To be successful in this role, you should have the following skills and experience:
Masters or PhD degree in relevant engineering or science discipline (PhD preferred)
8 years (6 years with a PhD) of medical ultrasound imaging experience with a progression of impact to your teams
Substantial experience in medical ultrasound product development, including as an R&D contributor on multiple products from concept stage through commercialization stage
Expertise in ultrasound physics, signal and image processing, numerical modeling, and algorithm development
Experience in echocardiography and/or image quality optimization is preferred
Demonstrated experience using fast prototyping software (e.g., MATLAB, Python)
Demonstrated experience with C/C++ development and/or GPU programming with CUDA
Demonstrated ability to lead and influence a highly technical group
Excellent oral and written communication skills for multiple levels of an organization
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative, and agile environment with minimal direction, including on global teams
Working knowledge of relevant medical device regulations and guidance (e.g., ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IEC 62304, IEC 60601)
Willing to travel domestically and internationally at least 10%
Demonstrated Passion for Change

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