Research Biomechanical/Biomedical Engineer

AeroVironment • Bath Township, OH

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About The Position

The individual in this position will be responsible for the design and execution of studies that monitor biomechanics during dynamic motions and events, including evidence-based prediction of injury risk and/or performance loss. WHAT YOU WILL DO The successful candidate will be an expert in collecting and interpreting biomechanics data, and relating how forces (both localized and global) can cause injury. The ability to design experiments to test hypothesis, including the effectiveness of safety equipment, is critical in this role. The ability to interface and communicate with technical experts, customers, and vendors is critical in this role.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Biophysics, or related field. OR M.S. in Biomedical Engineering, Biophysics or related field with 5+ years of relevant experience OR B.S. in Biomedical Engineering, Biophysics, or related field with 10+ years of relevant experience
• 5 years of relevant experience in industry and/or academic
• Expertise in Dynamic Testing
• Experience in Safety System Design
• Ability to Translate Biomechanical Forces to Predict Injuries
• Experience in Designing Systems to Mitigate Injuries
• U.S Citizenship
• Clearance Level No Clearance
• This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Design and execution of studies that monitor biomechanics during dynamic motions and events
• Evidence-based prediction of injury risk and/or performance loss
• Collecting and interpreting biomechanics data
• Relating how forces (both localized and global) can cause injury
• Design experiments to test hypothesis, including the effectiveness of safety equipment
• Interface and communicate with technical experts, customers, and vendors

Benefits

• AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree