Principal Neuromodulation R&D Engineer — Implantable Therapies

LivaNova; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Bonus Referral Program

Job summary

LivaNova, a leader in neuromodulation, seeks a senior R&D Principal Engineer in NM Therapeutic Areas to translate neurostimulation therapies from concept through early clinical validation. You will lead technical direction, define architecture, and align clinical insights with product strategy in a role that blends clinical impact with engineering excellence.

The position is based in Houston, TX, with up to 10% travel.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in medical device development with clinical-facing tech.
• 3+ years at Principal level or higher preferred.
• Proven track record of driving execution and alignment for medical device launches across multidisciplinary teams without formal authority.
• Strong background in neuromodulation, stimulation-based therapies, implantable medical devices.
• Experience in system-level product development and clinical-facing technologies.
• Experience applying clinical insight to product definition, system design, therapy development, or technology strategy.
• Proven ability to lead technical strategy, architecture, feasibility, and risk-based decision making.
• Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical-clinical lead for innovation and development initiatives, defining and driving technical direction.
• Define and communicate technical strategy aligned with product, clinical, and business objectives.
• Lead system architecture across hardware, software, sensing, stimulation, data, and clinical interfaces.
• Balance clinical value, technical feasibility, and risk in decision-making.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership to resolve complex engineering challenges and unblock teams.
• Ensure external deliverables align with system architecture and product intent.

Skills

Medical device development

Neuromodulation

System-level design

Clinical workflows

Technical leadership

Risk-based decision making

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

MS or PhD preferred

Job description

LivaNova, a leader in neuromodulation, seeks a senior R&D Principal Engineer in NM Therapeutic Areas to translate neurostimulation therapies from concept through early clinical validation. You will lead technical direction, define architecture, and align clinical insights with product strategy in a role that blends clinical impact with engineering excellence.

The position is based in Houston, TX, with up to 10% travel.