New

Research Engineer

Brigham and Women's Hospital
$50,502.00 - $82,014.00 / yr
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
4 Blackfan Street (Show on map)
Aug 06, 2026
Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Job Summary Will support the development of systems and probes being developed for research and clinical applications through all development phases, including design, prototyping, fabrication, validation, utilization, and maintenance. Highly desired qualities are creativity, attention to detail, and experience with biomedical optics. Will participate on multiple projects, and assist in the design and fabrication of , mechanical, and electronic components in new devices, reviewing and documenting the manufacturing process for in-production devices, and troubleshooting the performance of existing systems. Does this position require Patient Care? No Essential Functions -Design new, mechanical, and electronic components and systems using industry standard design control processes. -Develop complex mechanical systems. -Design, fabricate, and validate mechanical enclosures, mounts, and subassemblies. -Design and implement vibration, thermal, and environmental testing methods. -Produce prototypes of new optical, mechanical, and electronic components and systems. -Document new and existing parts and procedures to facilitate manufacturing. -Validate the conformance of components and systems to specifications. -Troubleshoot and take corrective action for components and systems not meeting specifications. Qualifications Education Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Experience Experience in device engineering in a hospital, industry, or academic 1-2 years preferred and Experience in medical engineering 0-1 year preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Skill in management of engineering projects and/or personnel. Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team of scientist, engineers and medical doctors. Ability to diagnose and solve technical and/or system problems of moderate complexity. Computer literacy to the level of at least word processing, spreadsheets, databases, graphics, statistics, engineering tools and programming. Skill in technical writing. Experience using fabrication tools. Additional Job Details (if applicable) Remote Type Onsite Work Location 4-6 Blackfan Circle Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America) Pay Range $50,502.40 - $82,014.40/Annual Grade 6 At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package. EEO Statement: 2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642. Mass General Brigham Competency Framework At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.