Senior Biomedical Engineer Cath Engineer

Axle • Rockville, MD

10h • $110,000 - $115,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Axle is seeking a Senior Biomedical Engineer (Cath Engineer) to support engineering research and development for next-generation catheter systems, guidewires, and accessory electronics at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The work focuses on iterative design and testing of catheter devices and imaging algorithms as core experimental research activities. The position includes designing catheter shafts, distal tips, steering mechanisms, and sensor integrations; driving prototype builds; and developing and executing validation protocols in accordance with applicable standards.

The position is based at the NIH campus in Bethesda, Maryland, is telework eligible, and follows a Monday through Friday schedule of 40 hours per week. Axle describes itself as a bioscience and information technology company working in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science with research centers and healthcare organizations.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Biomedical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Minimum of a B.S. in Biomedical, Mechanical, Materials, or Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Demonstrated hands-on expertise in catheter development, including tipping, bonding, steering assemblies, sensor integration, and leak/pressure testing.
• Experience with ISO 10555, IEC 60601-1, or comparable standards.
• Proficiency with CAD, such as SolidWorks or equivalent.
• Deep material science knowledge.

Nice To Haves

• Prior involvement in 510(k), PMA, or EU MDR submissions.
• Background in clean-room assembly or micro-fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering research and development for next-generation catheter systems, guidewires, and accessory electronics.
• Iteratively design and test catheter devices and imaging algorithms.
• Design catheter shafts, distal tips, steering mechanisms, and sensor integrations.
• Drive prototype builds.
• Develop and execute validation protocols in accordance with applicable standards.

Benefits

• 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• 401(k) match up to 5%.
• Educational benefits for career growth.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare (FSA), parking reimbursement (PRK), dependent care (DCAP), and transportation reimbursement (TRN).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior