Senior R&D Engineer - Medical Devices & Precision Surgery

Current Surgical; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Current Surgical is a startup developing a smart microinvasive needle technology for precise tumor destruction, with clinicians and co-founders guiding the program. The Senior R&D scientist will work hands-on across biophysics, imaging, electronics, ultrasound, and real-time signal processing to advance the clinical prototype.

The role involves leading benchtop and preclinical studies, collaborating with mechanical, electrical and software teams, interfacing with clinicians, and contributing to

Qualifications

• PhD in electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, computer science, medical physics, or closely related fields.
• MS or BS with 4-5 years of equivalent work experience will also be considered.
• Strong hands-on engineering across biophysics, imaging, electronics and software.
• Able to lead benchtop and preclinical experiments and collaborate with clinicians.

Responsibilities

• Lead key benchtop and preclinical experiments.
• Design, develop and test our clinical prototype with cross-functional teams.
• Work with mechanical, electrical and software teams to meet clinical goals.
• Interface with clinicians and support fundraising efforts.

Skills

Entrepreneurial

Leadership

Communication

Ex vivo protocols

Medical imaging

Image processing

Deep learning

Python

Matlab

Ultrasound prototyping

Electronics design

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Biomedical Engineering

PhD in Computer Science

PhD in Medical Physics

MS/BS with 4-5 years experience

Tools

Verasonics

Cephasonics

3D printing

PCB design

Schematic capture

Job description

Current Surgical is a startup developing a smart microinvasive needle technology for precise tumor destruction, with clinicians and co-founders guiding the program. The Senior R&D scientist will work hands-on across biophysics, imaging, electronics, ultrasound, and real-time signal processing to advance the clinical prototype.

The role involves leading benchtop and preclinical studies, collaborating with mechanical, electrical and software teams, interfacing with clinicians, and contributing to