Job Title:Senior R&D Engineer
Department:Systems & Innovation
Reports to:Chief Systems & Innovation Officer
Work Location:In Person - Eden Prairie, MN
Pay Range:$125,000-$160,000
Supervisory Responsibilities: None. May provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and interns on assigned innovation projects.
Job Summary:The Senior R&D Engineer will conduct advanced research, prototyping, and systems-level engineering supporting the Systems & Innovation group's portfolio of next-generation platform initiatives. The Engineer will work directly with the Chief Systems & Innovation Officer to:
- Translate early-stage technology and systems architecture concepts into working prototypes and proof-of-concept demonstrations.
- Conduct hands-on engineering studies, testing, and data analysis to validate new sensing, signal processing, and platform concepts.
- Communicate technical findings, risks, and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
Job Responsibilities:- Lead technical execution of early-stage concept and prototype development for next-generation system architectures and platform capabilities.
- Design, develop, and characterize advanced sensing, signal processing, and electromagnetic localization subsystems supporting innovation initiatives.
- Translate systems architecture concepts defined by the CSIO into working prototypes, test fixtures, and proof-of-concept demonstrations.
- Conduct algorithm development, signal processing studies, and data analysis to validate new sensing and navigation concepts.
- Perform hands-on hardware, firmware, and software development and integration across sensing, embedded systems, and digital signal processing domains.
- Plan and execute feasibility studies, bench testing, and engineering validation for new technology concepts prior to handoff to engineering teams.
- Support intellectual property development, including invention disclosures, prior-art review, and technical documentation for patent filings.
- Develop technical documentation, design rationale, and engineering reports summarizing innovation outcomes for stakeholders.
- Evaluate emerging technologies, components, and tools for technical feasibility, scalability, and fit with Elucent's product roadmap.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, Clinical, and Product teams to transition validated concepts into formal development programs.
- Identify technical risks in early-stage concepts and propose mitigations; escalate critical issues to the CSIO as appropriate.
QualificationsEducation and Experience:- Required: BS in electrical engineering, physics, biomedical engineering, or related technical field; MS preferred.
- Required: 5-8+ years' hands-on R&D, advanced development, or product development experience
- Experience in a regulated industry, medical device preferred, including design controls and structured product development processes
- Demonstrated experience taking early-stage technical concepts from idea through proof-of-concept and prototype
- Experience with signal processing, sensing systems, embedded systems, or electromagnetic systems strongly preferred
- Experience working in or closely with an innovation, advanced development, or systems architecture function
Required Skills/Abilities:- Strong fundamentals across electrical engineering, signal processing, and/or embedded systems.
- Ability to work effectively in ambiguous, early-stage problem spaces with limited specification.
- Comfortable moving fluidly across hardware, firmware, and software domains as needed.
- Strong analytical, mathematical, and data analysis skills, with proficiency in at least one language used for rapid prototyping (e.g., Python, MATLAB, C/C++).
- Strong technical writing and documentation skills, including for intellectual property disclosures.
- Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy while maintaining close alignment with the CSIO's technical direction.
- Familiarity with regulated design controls and engineering documentation practices.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Physical Requirements / Work Conditions:- Ability to sit or stand at a desk or workstation and work on a computer for extended periods
- Occasional lifting of lightweight prototype equipment
- In-person work required
Elucent Medical Benefits, Culture and Work EnvironmentAt Elucent Medical, we prioritize our employees' well-being by providing comprehensive benefits including comprehensive health insurance, a generous retirement savings plan with company matching, flexible work arrangements, generous paid time off, and ongoing professional development opportunities, ensuring a fulfilling and balanced work life.
Fulltime Employees are provided:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching (4%)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation Days
- Paid Sick Days
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs
