Senior R&D Engineer

Job Title:

Senior R&D Engineer

Department:

Systems & Innovation

Reports to:

Chief Systems & Innovation Officer

Work Location:

In Person - Eden Prairie, MN

Pay Range:

$125,000-$160,000

About Elucent Medical:

Elucent Medical is a medical device company focused on developing surgical navigation technologies, particularly for cancer surgery, to improve patient outcomes through precision and efficacy. The company's solutions are designed to transform traditional surgical instruments into "smart" tools, enhancing surgical precision and patient outcomes.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None. May provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and interns on assigned innovation projects.

Job Summary:

The Senior R&D Engineer will conduct advanced research, prototyping, and systems-level engineering supporting the Systems & Innovation group’s portfolio of next-generation platform initiatives. The Engineer will work directly with the Chief Systems & Innovation Officer to:

• Translate early-stage technology and systems architecture concepts into working prototypes and proof-of-concept demonstrations.
• Conduct hands-on engineering studies, sing, and data analysis to validate new sensing, signal processing, and platform concepts.
• Communicate technical findings, risks, and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead technical execution of early-stage concept and prototype development for next-generation system architectures and platform capabilities.
• Design, develop, and characterize advanced sensing, signal processing, and electromagnetic localization subsystems supporting innovation initiatives.
• Translate systems architecture concepts defined by the CSIO into working prototypes, s fixtures, and proof-of-concept demonstrations.
• Conduct algorithm development, signal processing studies, and data analysis to validate new sensing and navigation concepts.
• Perform hands-on hardware, firmware, and software development and integration across sensing, embedded systems, and digital signal processing domains.
• Plan and execute feasibility studies, bench sing, and engineering validation for new technology concepts prior to handoff to engineering teams.
• Support intellectual property development, including invention disclosures, prior-art review, and technical documentation for patent filings.
• Develop technical documentation, design rationale, and engineering reports summarizing innovation outcomes for stakeholders.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, components, and tools for technical feasibility, scalability, and fit with Elucent’s product roadmap.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, Clinical, and Product teams to transition validated concepts into formal development programs.
• Identify technical risks in early-stage concepts and propose mitigations; escalate critical issues to the CSIO as appropriate.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Required: BS in electrical engineering, physics, biomedical engineering, or related technical field; MS preferred.
• Required: 5-8+ years’ hands-on R&D, advanced development, or product development experience
• Experience in a regulated industry, medical device preferred, including design controls and structured product development processes
• Demonstrated experience taking early-stage technical concepts from idea through proof-of-concept and prototype
• Experience with signal processing, sensing systems, embedded systems, or electromagnetic systems strongly preferred
• Experience working in or closely with an innovation, advanced development, or systems architecture function

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong fundamentals across electrical engineering, signal processing, and/or embedded systems.
• Ability to work effectively in ambiguous, early-stage problem spaces with limited specification.
• Comfortable moving fluidly across hardware, firmware, and software domains as needed.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and data analysis skills, with proficiency in at least one language used for rapid prototyping (e.g., Python, MATLAB, C/C++).
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills, including for intellectual property disclosures.
• Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy while maintaining close alignment with the CSIO’s technical direction.
• Familiarity with regulated design controls and engineering documentation practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Physical Requirements / Work Conditions:

• Ability to sit or stand at a desk or workstation and work on a computer for extended periods
• Occasional lifting of lightweight prototype equipment
• In-person work required

Elucent Medical Benefits, Culture And Work Environment

At Elucent Medical, we prioritize our employees' well-being by providing comprehensive benefits including comprehensive health insurance, a generous retirement savings plan with company matching, flexible work arrangements, generous paid time off, and ongoing professional development opportunities, ensuring a fulfilling and balanced work life.

Fulltime Employees are provided:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching (4%)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation Days
• Paid Sick Days
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs

Affirmative Action / EEO Statement

Elucent Medical provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.