Biomechanical Engineer

Biomechanics Consulting and Research LLC•Charlottesville, VA

1d•$75,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Biocore is hiring a full-time Biomechanical Engineer for its Biomechanical Modeling department. Based in person in Charlottesville, Virginia, the role advances sports injury and performance research through motion analytics, laboratory testing, and evidence-based consulting. The engineer will analyze athlete movement, identify biomechanical factors associated with injury and performance, and translate findings into practical insights for elite sports organizations. The position supports the development of technical expertise and leadership in sports biomechanics and may require travel of up to 10%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field from an ABET-accredited program.
Strong knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy, physiology, and biomechanical principles relevant to athletic performance and injury mitigation.
Hands-on experience with biomechanical data collection systems, including marker-based or markerless motion capture, force plates, and wearable athlete-tracking technologies.
Proficiency in Python or MATLAB for biomechanical data processing and analysis.
Understanding of statistical methods, experimental design, and complex data analysis.
Experience working with athletes or sports teams to inform data-driven performance improvements.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical findings to scientific and nontechnical audiences.
Highly organized, proactive, and self-driven, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a high school or collegiate-level athlete, with an ability to connect competitive athletics and engineering principles.

Responsibilities

Analyze athlete mechanics using multimodal motion-capture data, advanced biomechanical principles, and analytical modeling techniques.
Develop custom biomechanical metrics and event-detection algorithms from raw signals to evaluate injury risks and performance drivers.
Conduct and manage motion laboratory testing, including athlete engagement protocols and collection of high-quality, research-grade data.
Present scientific findings to sports league and club personnel, translating clinical and practitioner feedback into targeted analyses.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop dashboards and reporting tools that communicate actionable insights to coaching and medical staff.
Apply rigorous data quality practices and stay current with emerging sports biomechanics research, methods, and technologies.