Senior or Staff Imaging Engineer

Activ Surgical, Inc.

Boston, Northern (MA, KY)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Fortune 500 Health & Wellness Benefits

401(k)

Flexible Vacation

Job summary

Activ Surgical is building a platform for introducing the latest sensing technology to minimally invasive surgery, aimed at visualizing the invisible to inform surgical decisions. As part of the R&D team, you will design and prototype novel real-time imaging and sensing technologies for tissue visualization.

You will stay current on clinical challenges and communicate results effectively with the broader team, enabling safer, better outcomes.

Qualifications

MS/PhD in physics, optics, EE, or biomedical engineering.
Hands-on experience with optical imaging and camera sensors.
Experience developing real-time imaging or sensing systems.
Proficient with Zemax or equivalent optical design software.
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.
On-site presence required; full-remote not acceptable.

Responsibilities

Design and prototype real-time imaging and sensing tech for tissue visualization.
Stay current on clinical challenges and communicate findings with the team.
Collaborate with R&D and product teams to advance the platform.

Skills

Optical imaging

Camera sensors

Real-time systems

Zemax

Prototype

Cross-functional

Education

MS or PhD in relevant engineering or scientific discipline

Job description

Activ Surgical is building a platform for introducing the latest sensing technology to minimally invasive surgery, intended to visualize the invisible to facilitate better surgical decisions and outcomes. As part of the R&D team, you will be responsible for designing and prototyping novel real-time minimally invasive medical imaging and sensing technologies for tissue visualization. You will be expected to stay current on the most pressing clinical challenges, develop novel sensing techniques and effectively communicate these with the broader team.

Required Qualification

MS or PhD in relevant engineering or scientific discipline, such as Physics, Optics, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, etc.
Hands‑on experience with optical imaging technologies and camera sensors.
Experience developing real‑time imaging or sensing systems
Experience with optical design with Zemax or equivalent software
Demonstrated ability to conceptualize and rapidly prototype novel sensing solutions
Strong communication skills and collaboration closely with a cross‑functional team
Full-remote is not acceptable for this position. Regular presence and collaboration with the team in the office is required.

Preferred Qualification