Clinical Systems Engineer

The University of Vermont; Burlington, Northern (VT, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Vermont is seeking a Research Engineering PC3 X to support and expand biomedical technology initiatives, focusing on patient care improvements and medical device lifecycle management. The role requires collaboration with interdisciplinary teams across clinical engineering and healthcare technology disciplines.

Qualifications include a biomedical engineering degree, internship or clinical engineering experience, and travel to client worksites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in biomedical or related engineering field with life science coursework and two-year full-time internship or one-year organizational clinical engineering experience required.
• In-depth knowledge of information technologies as they relate to networking, integration, and interoperability of clinical technologies.
• Demonstrated understanding of biomedical and systems engineering principles and project management methodology.
• Experience with PC software; use of electronic and mechanical test equipment required.
• Effective communication skills required.
• Ability to travel to client worksites.
• Certification within one year of eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Support the present and expanding biomedical technology needs by utilizing engineering and equipment management skills to improve patient care.
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to manage and optimize the medical device inventory including system design, networking and/or integration.
• Serve as a primary clinical engineering and healthcare technology resource for hospitals and healthcare organizations.
• Apply advanced clinical engineering, risk analysis and mitigation, data analytics, and medical equipment lifecycle management expertise to support safe and compliant patient care environments.

Skills

Biomedical engineering

Networking

Project management

Communication skills

Travel to client worksites

Education

Bachelor's degree in biomedical or related engineering field

Job description

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Support the present and expanding biomedical technology needs by utilizing engineering and equipment management skills in order to improve and advance patient care. Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to manage and optimize the medical device inventory including, but not limited to, those requiring system design, networking and/or integration. Serve as a primary clinical engineering and healthcare technology resource for hospitals and healthcare organizations. Apply advanced clinical engineering, risk analysis and mitigation, data analytics, and medical equipment lifecycle management expertise to support safe, efficient, and compliant patient care environments.

Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

Bachelor’s in biomedical or related engineering field with life science coursework and two-year full-time internship or one-year organizational clinical engineering experience required. In-depth knowledge of information technologies as they relate to networking, integration, and interoperability of clinical technologies. Demonstrated understanding of biomedical and systems engineering principles and project management methodology. Experience with PC software; use of electronic and mechanical test equipment required. Effective communication skills required. Ability to travel to client worksites. Certification within one year of eligibility.

Desirable Qualifications

Experience as an engineer working with clinical technology in healthcare desirable. Certification as a clinical engineer and cybersecurity professional or network administrator or ability to obtain within two years desirable.

Anticipated Pay Range

Anticipated Pay Range $75,000 to $90,000

Other Information

Special Conditions

Special Conditions A probationary period may be required, Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), Travel to and from worksites required, This position is ineligible for telework due to the essential functions, Background Check required for this position, A post-offer pre-employment (POPE test) physical examination is required

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Union Position

Union Position Yes, UVMSU

Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.

Job Location

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 09/21/2026

Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)

Open Until Filled Yes

The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Research Engineering PC3 X

Posting Number

Posting Number S6300PO

Department

Position Number

Position Number 00026504

Percent of Full-Time

Percent of Full-Time 1.0

Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE

Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE 37.5

Term (months per year)

Term (months per year) 12

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