Acoustic Engineer – Medical Device (Cambridge, MA)

Job Title

Acoustic Engineer – Medical Device (Cambridge, MA)

Job Description

Acoustic Engineer – Medical Device (Cambridge, MA)

Contributing to the technical aspects of projects that develop new intracardiac echo products including algorithms and transducers, the Acoustic Engineer will conduct advanced development activities to create innovative technology to improve image guided therapy delivery in the structural heart disease space.

Your role:

• Apply acoustic wave propagation and signal processing theory to the design and specification of new cardiac imaging algorithms and imaging sub-systems.

• Participate in design, development and implementation of new ultrasound imaging capabilities: including development plans, algorithm design and specification, integration strategy, 3D intracardiac echo transducer technology, and SW implementation.

• Tune intracardiac echo ultrasound systems for optimum image quality and imaging features.

• Collaborate with Marketing and Product Management organizations to define new cardiac imaging feature requirements to meet specific clinical applications and market needs.

You're the right fit if:

• You have 5+ years of experience with ultrasound signal and image processing, filter design; linear and nonlinear wave propagation is preferred.

• Experience with ultrasound imaging, ultrasound beamforming, acoustic wave propagation theory and ultrasound transducer design; experience with intracardiac echo imaging is preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related field. An advanced degree (MS, Ph.D.) is preferred.

• Knowledge of clinical applications of cardiac ultrasound.

• Proficiency in Python, Matlab and C++ programming languages; experience with acoustic simulation software.

• You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position. 

Additional Information

• US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa, now or in the future.

• Company relocation benefits will not be provided for this position.  For this position, you must reside in or within commuting distance of Cambridge, MA.

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This requisition is expected to stay active for 45 days but may close earlier if a successful candidate is selected or business necessity dictates.  Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

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