Lead Ultrasound Engineer: Imaging & AI

United Imaging - North America; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

United Imaging - North America seeks an experienced Ultrasound Engineer to design, develop, and optimize imaging modes for ultrasound platforms. You will integrate transducers, advance AI-enabled features, and lead cross-functional teams to deliver world-class imaging performance.

The role requires expertise in ultrasound physics, signal processing, and C/C++ development, with leadership capabilities and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD degree in relevant engineering or science (PhD preferred).
• Substantial experience in medical ultrasound product development; contributed to multiple products from concept to commercialization.
• Expertise in ultrasound physics, signal and image processing, numerical modeling, and algorithm development.
• Experience in echocardiography and/or image quality optimization preferred.
• Proficient in rapid prototyping software (MATLAB, Python).
• Strong experience with C/C++ development and/or GPU programming with CUDA.
• Proven ability to lead and influence a highly technical team.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Willing to travel domestically and internationally at least 10%.

Responsibilities

• Participate in design and development of transducer technologies to improve image quality, including matrix arrays and wearable transducers.
• Develop and improve echocardiography features, including 3D/4D imaging.
• Streamline development of AI models deployed on ultrasound platforms to improve imaging performance.
• Design and develop the full ultrasound signal path from transmit to display for basic and advanced modes.
• Lead image performance improvement through algorithm research, preclinical/clinical optimization, verification and validation.
• Lead new product development activities, including requirements, test methods, and regulatory documentation.
• Collaborate with global Ultrasound team to integrate transducers onto platforms.
• Develop workflow automation features, including AI-based algorithms.
• Mentor and coach early-career team members to elevate R&D capabilities.
• Contribute to IP portfolio with invention disclosures and patent applications.
• Support collaborations with clinical institutions and universities on innovation projects.
• Maintain knowledge of state-of-the-art imaging technologies and report trends to global team.

Skills

Ultrasound engineering

MATLAB

Python

C/C++ development

CUDA GPU programming

Leadership

Communication skills

Time management

Agile environment

Education

Master's or PhD in engineering or science

Tools

MATLAB

Python

CUDA

Job description

United Imaging - North America seeks an experienced Ultrasound Engineer to design, develop, and optimize imaging modes for ultrasound platforms. You will integrate transducers, advance AI-enabled features, and lead cross-functional teams to deliver world-class imaging performance.

The role requires expertise in ultrasound physics, signal processing, and C/C++ development, with leadership capabilities and willingness to travel.