Research Engineer

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Engineer will support the development of systems and probes for research and clinical applications through all development phases, including design, prototyping, fabrication, validation, utilization, and maintenance. This role is hands-on and supports the mission of the Athinoula A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging. The center develops and applies advanced imaging technologies to advance understanding of human biology, brain function, and disease. The Research Engineer will play a key role in advancing MRI hardware through the design, construction, and maintenance of systems operating at 3T and 7T field strengths, including customized RF coils and related instrumentation. This role integrates mechanical and electrical engineering to develop hardware that enhances imaging sensitivity, speed, and overall performance. The Research Engineer will work closely with investigators at Mass General Brigham, MIT, and Harvard to provide hands-on engineering support, translating research needs into tailored hardware solutions. This role offers a unique opportunity to apply engineering expertise to advance medical imaging at a world-leading biomedical imaging center and to directly impact scientific discovery through the development of advanced imaging technology.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in a related field of study required.
Experience in device engineering in a hospital, industry, or academic setting (1-2 years preferred).
Experience in medical engineering (0-1 year preferred).
Skill in management of engineering projects and/or personnel.
Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team of scientist, engineers and medical doctors.
Ability to diagnose and solve technical and/or system problems of moderate complexity.
Computer literacy to the level of at least word processing, spreadsheets, databases, graphics, statistics, engineering tools and programming.
Skill in technical writing.
Experience using fabrication tools.

Nice To Haves

Creativity
Attention to detail
Experience with biomedical optics

Responsibilities

Support the development of systems and probes being developed for research and clinical applications through all development phases, including design, prototyping, fabrication, validation, utilization, and maintenance.
Participate on multiple projects.
Assist in the design and fabrication of mechanical, and electronic components in new devices.
Review and document the manufacturing process for in-production devices.
Troubleshoot the performance of existing systems.
Design new, mechanical, and electronic components and systems using industry standard design control processes.
Develop complex mechanical systems.
Design, fabricate, and validate mechanical enclosures, mounts, and subassemblies.
Design and implement vibration, thermal, and environmental testing methods.
Produce prototypes of new optical, mechanical, and electronic components and systems.
Document new and existing parts and procedures to facilitate manufacturing.
Validate the conformance of components and systems to specifications.
Troubleshoot and take corrective action for components and systems not meeting specifications.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
Play a key role in advancing MRI hardware through the design, construction, and maintenance of systems operating at 3T and 7T field strengths, including customized RF coils and related instrumentation.
Integrate mechanical and electrical engineering to develop hardware that enhances imaging sensitivity, speed, and overall performance.
Provide hands-on engineering support, translating research needs into tailored hardware solutions.