Senior R&D Engineer

Elucent Medical•Eden Prairie, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Elucent Medical is a medical device company focused on developing surgical navigation technologies, particularly for cancer surgery, to improve patient outcomes through precision and efficacy. The company's solutions are designed to transform traditional surgical instruments into "smart" tools, enhancing surgical precision and patient outcomes. 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.

Requirements

BS in electrical engineering, physics, biomedical engineering, or related technical field; MS preferred.
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
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.

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.