Senior Principal Engineer – R&D Digital

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Massachusetts.

📋 Description

• Lead the technical strategy, architecture, scope, and daily implementation of intricate, multidisciplinary robotics projects.

• Act as the technical owner for robotic-enabled joint solutions.

• Propel and support system-level design decisions and alignment across various disciplines.

• Outline system architecture and project scope; make fundamental engineering decisions.

• Assess potential for third-party involvement and oversee third-party deliverables.

• Direct technical project execution in collaboration with Project Management.

• Remove technical barriers, resolve design conflicts, and advocate for engineering best practices.

• Convert business objectives into technical specifications.

• Foster collaboration across commercial, quality, regulatory, supply chain, education, and service care functions.

• Ensure seamless integration between mechanical, electrical, and software design efforts.

• Relay project updates and significant technical decisions to leadership and business stakeholders.

• Lead technical Voice of Customer initiatives and identify unmet requirements.

• Rigorously evaluate design solutions and assist in commercial launch readiness.

• Aid in the system-level design and integration of robotic subsystems, including motion/actuation, sensors, end-effectors, and controls for joint-replacement workflows.

• Spearhead and support DFx/DFM efforts and contribute to DFMEA.

• Collaborate with suppliers and contract manufacturers to ensure manufacturability and scalability.

• Drive and support verification and validation planning and execution alongside Quality and Test teams.

• Mentor and guide engineering personnel while nurturing a collaborative engineering culture.

• Adhere to best practices in design control.

• Provide technical input for regulatory submissions, clinical evaluations, and launch readiness activities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Biomedical, Mechatronics, Electrical, Robotics, or a related engineering field) from an accredited institution or an equivalent foreign degree.

• Understanding of medical device design controls, verification and validation processes, and relevant regulations/standards, including FDA 510(k)/PMA processes, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, and IEC 60601 where applicable.

• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in engineering or a related technical area is preferred.

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant product development experience is preferred, with increasing responsibilities in robotics, electromechanical systems, or medical devices.

• Previous experience in orthopedic joints, surgical robotics, or related implant/robotics systems is preferred.

• Experience in defining system architecture and making significant engineering trade-offs for multidisciplinary programs.

• Practical experience with mechanism design, actuation, sensors, embedded controls, and system-level integration.

• Strong familiarity with software/controls, such as ROS, real-time control frameworks, C/C++, Python, and MATLAB/Simulink.

• Experience with model-based design, system simulation, motion planning, and/or kinematics/dynamics analysis.

• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and managing external engineering partners or contract manufacturers.

• Proficiency in DFMEA, tolerance analysis, GD&T, and supplier quality management.

• Strong communication abilities and experience presenting technical strategies and updates to senior leadership and business stakeholders.

• Customer-facing experience, including Voice of Customer activities, clinical stakeholder engagement, and technical support for launches.

• Preferred experience with patent filings, publications, or acknowledged technical contributions in robotics or medical devices.

🏝️ Benefits

• Pension plan.

• 401(k) savings plan.

• Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year.

• Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year; 48 hours for employees in Colorado; 56 hours for employees in Washington.

• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – 13 days per calendar year.

• Work, Personal, and Family Time – up to 40 hours per calendar year.

• Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child.

• Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member; 40 hours for an extended family member each calendar year.

• Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period.

• Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year.

• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year.

• Inclusive interview accommodations for applicants with disabilities.