Research Engineer at Mass General Brigham

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

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

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.

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.

Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in a related field of study required.

Can this role accept experience in lieu of education requirements? No.

Experience:

Experience in device engineering in a hospital, industry, or academic setting 1-2 years preferred. 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)

The Research Engineer is a fully onsite, hands-on position supporting the mission of the Athinoula A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging, a globally recognized leader in biomedical imaging, translational research, and technology development. The Center develops and applies advanced imaging technologies—including MRI, MRS, MEG, EEG, PET, diffuse optical imaging, molecular imaging, and transcranial magnetic stimulation—to advance understanding of human biology, brain function, and disease.

Under the direction of the Director of the Human Imaging Core and individual principal investigators at the Martinos Center, the Research Engineer will play a key role in advancing MRI hardware through the design, construction, and maintenance of systems operating at 3T and 7T field strengths, including customized RF coils and related instrumentation. This role integrates mechanical and electrical
engineering to develop hardware that enhances imaging sensitivity, speed, and overall performance. While much of academic MRI research emphasizes acquisition and reconstruction software, continued innovation in hardware remains essential to expanding imaging capabilities.

The Research Engineer will work closely with investigators at Mass General Brigham, MIT, and Harvard to provide hands-on engineering support, translating research needs into tailored hardware solutions. This role offers a unique opportunity to apply engineering expertise to advance medical imaging at a world-leading biomedical imaging center and to directly impact scientific discovery through the development of advanced imaging technology.

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

149 Thirteenth Street Building 149

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:

1200 The General Hospital Corporation 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.

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