Graduate Biomedical Systems Engineer

Amber Therapeutics; South Oxfordshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering neuromodulation company is looking for a Graduate Biomedical Systems Engineer to join their team in Oxfordshire. This full-time role involves supporting research, data analysis, clinical translation, and system integration testing. Ideal candidates should have a relevant engineering degree and experience in biomedical projects. The position offers a competitive salary, private healthcare, and 27 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Income protection

Company pension scheme

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Degree (BEng, MEng, MSc) in Biomedical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience with physiological signal processing and handling biomedical datasets.
• Familiarity with data science tools and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Analyse physiological and clinical datasets using tools like Python.
• Maintain and update product documentation ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Provide technical support to the clinical team during clinical procedures.

Skills

Physiological signal processing

Data science tools (Python, MATLAB)

Documentation management

Education

Degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Are you an engineering graduate with experience (project or commercial) within biomedical engineering or medical technology? If so, we want to hear from you!

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an engineering graduate to join Amber Therapeutics as a Graduate Biomedical Systems Engineer. This is a full-time role based at our new custom-built facility in Harwell, Oxfordshire. Amber is a pioneering neuromodulation company dedicated to transforming the lives of patients through advanced medical technology. We specialize in the development of cutting-edge active implantable medical devices.

The Role

An exciting opportunity to contribute to the development and translation of cutting-edge neuromodulation systems into clinical applications. You will support research, data analysis, and clinical translation across a range of technical projects. A key focus will include system integration testing and the accurate development and maintenance of technical documentation, including user manuals and related files, which are essential to the safety and performance of Amber's medical devices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyse physiological and clinical datasets using tools like Python.
• Apply data science methods to support system characterisation and algorithm development.
• Maintain and update product documentation (e.g. IFUs, user training), ensuring regulatory compliance and accuracy.
• Support systems engineering including requirements development, verification, and validation planning.
• Conduct ongoing system integration testing to continuously identify device improvements.
• Provide technical support to the clinical team during clinical procedures including setup, troubleshooting, and data acquisition.
• Assist in preparing for clinical trials ensuring documentation and training materials are available and maintained.

• Support the development of research protocols and methodologies in collaboration with clinical and engineering teams.

• Contribute to technical cross-functional projects across software, hardware, and clinical teams.
• Maintain clear, traceable documentation and structured records in line with quality systems.
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and brainstorming sessions with a focus on detail and traceability.

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Degree (BEng, MEng, MSc) in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated project or internship experience in biomedical engineering or medical technology.
• Experience with physiological signal processing and handling biomedical datasets.
• Familiarity with data science tools and workflows, including Python, MATLAB, or similar.
• Ability to manage and maintain documentation in a structured, compliant format.

Desirable:

• Experience working in regulated medical device environments (e.g., ISO 13485, FDA, MDR).
• Familiarity with neuromodulation or implantable devices.
• Exposure to clinical trials or working with clinical teams.
• Knowledge of systems engineering practices, including requirements and risk management.

This position is ideal for a proactive and hard-working engineering graduate and requires excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills. With a high level of personal responsibility & accountability, you will be a strong communicator to convey technical information with clarity and precision. You should have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, balancing independent contributions with teamwork to deliver innovative solutions in a dynamic, cross-disciplinary setting.

About Us

Amber Therapeutics is developing a closed-loop neuromodulation therapy able to treat mixed urinary incontinence for the first time and transform the clinical outcome of a very large untreated patient population. Amber's fully implantable PicostimTM System targets the pudendal nerve with a device that can both stimulate and sense physiological responses. Please refer to our website for further information.

What We Offer

This is a chance to be part of a ground-breaking team creating life-changing therapies for millions of people globally. You join us at an exciting phase of our development, as we expand the team and accelerate towards our first Pivotal Trial. In addition, we offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience, private healthcare, income protection, life assurance, company pension scheme and 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays).

Amber Therapeutics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We look forward to hearing from you.