CareerPlan

Principal Engineer, R&D

USA - California – IrvineFull-time$121k–$171k2026-10-21 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead in improving, designing, and optimizing complex tests and device designs for cardiac surgery technologies using predictive engineering methods.

Role type

Senior IC mechanical engineer (design & simulation)

Builds

Advanced solutions for patients with cardiovascular conditions (cardiac surgery devices)

Domain

Medical device industry + structural/mechanical engineering

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

CAD, FEA, nonlinear mechanics, plasticity, computational modeling, design of experiments (DOE), Python, MATLAB

Preferred skills

materials science, mechanical engineering, structural analysis, fatigue analysis, soft tissue mechanics, cGMP manufacturing knowledge

Technologies

CAD, FEA, Python, MATLAB

Responsibilities

Lead in improving, designing, and optimizing complex tests; Support project teams to optimize device design and performance; Analyze and evaluate experimental data to create and validate computational models; Present analysis results to stakeholders; Proactively identify and resolve complex design issues; Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, Regulatory, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain)

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC