Cardiac Catheter R&D Design Engineer

Guidehouse; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 98,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

Health Savings Account

Transit and Parking Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement, Certifications

Employee Assistance Program

Performance bonus

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Cardiac Catheter Development Engineer to support NHLBI cardiovascular research in Bethesda, MD. The role emphasizes hands-on design, prototyping, and testing of minimally invasive catheter devices and imaging algorithms.

Qualifications include a biomedical/mechanical/electrical engineering degree and 4+ years of medical device development, with 2+ years in cardiac catheter hands-on manufacturing. Familiarity with CAD and regulatory standards is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biomedical, mechanical, materials, electrical engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of active medical device development with 2+ years direct cardiac catheter hands-on manufacturing/prototyping experience.
• Experience with regulatory standards (ISO/IEC) and device testing.
• Proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Support R&D efforts on next-generation catheter systems, guidewires, and electronics.
• Design catheter components (shafts, distal tips, steering & deflection, sensors).
• Integrate electronic components and develop wiring harnesses and interface assemblies.
• Lead prototype fabrication and ensure ISO 13485 documentation.

Skills

CAD software

Data analysis

Prototyping hands-on

Education

Bachelor's degree in biomedical, mechanical, materials, or electrical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Laser cutters

Braid machines

Reflow systems

Job description

Guidehouse is seeking a Cardiac Catheter Development Engineer to support NHLBI cardiovascular research in Bethesda, MD. The role emphasizes hands-on design, prototyping, and testing of minimally invasive catheter devices and imaging algorithms.

Qualifications include a biomedical/mechanical/electrical engineering degree and 4+ years of medical device development, with 2+ years in cardiac catheter hands-on manufacturing. Familiarity with CAD and regulatory standards is required.