Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Research Engineer 1

Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field.
  • 2+ years of research or corporate R&D experience.
  • Expertise in 3D CAD design and rapid prototyping.
  • Skilled in mechanical testing and data acquisition/analysis.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct experimental and technical research on catheter-based heart implants.
  • Investigate system performance and underlying mechanisms.
  • Support translation from preclinical development to clinical application.
  • Collaborate with Principal Investigator and interdisciplinary team.
  • Contribute to full product development lifecycle including design and testing.

Benefits

  • Collaboration with a diverse team of engineers and clinicians.
  • Opportunity to impact clinical applications in medical technology.
  • Access to resources for advanced research in personalized medicine.
  • Engagement in the full spectrum of product development from design to testing.
Full Job Description
Posting Description
Research Engineer 1, Institute for Medical Engineering and Science , conduct experimental and technical research to advance a novel catheter-based platform that enables the on-site fabrication of personalized heart implants for device-based stroke prevention; investigate system performance and underlying mechanisms while supporting translation from preclinical development to clinical application; and collaborate closely with the Principal Investigator and an interdisciplinary team of engineers and clinicians, contributing across the full product development lifecycle-from experimental design and device prototyping to bench-top testing, characterization, and preclinical animal studies.

Job Requirements
REQUIRED : Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field, with at least two years' experience in research or corporate R&D; expertise in 3D CAD design, rapid prototyping, bench-top simulator development, mechanical testing, sensor integration, data acquisition/analysis; and strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document technical work, present findings, and independently drive projects while coordinating key milestones. PREFERRED : Experience evaluating implantable medical devices, knowledge of Class III medical device regulations and technical documentation, and expertise in biomaterials, rheological characterization, and in vitro biocompatibility and hemocompatibility testing, such as cytotoxicity and coagulation readouts.

06/23/2026

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The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a private research university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. MIT is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU) and is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity". The university is known for its strong emphasis on scientific and technological research and its engineering programs. MIT was founded in 1861 and has a long history of innovation and entrepreneurship. The university has produced numerous Nobel laureates, Rhodes Scholars, and MacArthur Fellows.
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