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Sr. Ultrasound Engineer - Louisville, CO

Louisville, CO, United States

Job Summary:

The Senior Ultrasound Engineer leads the design, development, and optimization of advanced ultrasound systems and technologies. This role drives innovation from concept through commercialization, leveraging deep expertise in signal processing, RF/IQ data acquisition, and image quality enhancement. A strong focus on customer-centric design ensures that products deliver exceptional user experiences and address real-world clinical needs. The engineer partners closely with cross-functional teams throughout the product lifecycle, upholding the highest standards for quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Key Knowledge & Skills

Technical Knowledge:

+ Deep understanding of acoustic principles, wave propagation, ultrasound transducer technologies, and advanced signal processing.

+ Expert in ultrasound system architecture, including TX/RX frontend, beamforming, backend processing, and image optimization.

+ Proficient in designing and troubleshooting electronic circuits, embedded systems, and firmware/software for ultrasound devices.

+ Skilled in programming languages such as C/C++, Python, MATLAB, or LabVIEW, applied to algorithm development and data analysis.

+ Demonstrated ability to integrate hardware and software, perform system calibration, and validate ultrasound system performance.

+ Familiarity with regulatory standards for medical device development (e.g., FDA, IEC 60601-1).

Clinical & Application Knowledge:

+ Strong clinical and technical understanding of gynecological surgery or similar surgical domains.

+ Maintains up-to-date knowledge of ultrasound products, clinical applications, and market trends.

+ Experience with products involving Radio Frequency Ablation (RFA) and ultrasound technology is desirable.

Key Responsibilities & Experiences

+ **Image Quality & Algorithm Development:** Own ultrasound image quality, including R&D of advanced signal processing algorithms, system performance verification, and clinical image optimization.

+ **Cross-functional Collaboration:** Partner with FPGA, firmware, and application software teams to develop RF/IQ data acquisition and analysis tools.

+ **Product Development Leadership:** Lead new product development (NPD) for ultrasound systems, ensuring all design and verification activities meet regulatory and quality standards.

+ **Innovation & Road mapping:** Drive innovation of advanced imaging modes/features from concept through market release. Identify and lead R&D projects for the technology roadmap.

+ **Design Control & Compliance:** Enforce rigorous design controls, including requirements management, design reviews, documentation, design history, and V&V testing.

+ **User Needs Translation:** Gather and translate user feedback into product requirements, ensuring solutions address clinical and operational needs.

+ **Intellectual Property:** Actively contribute to IP development by identifying novel technologies and supporting patent applications.

+ **Continuous Learning:** Stay current with emerging technologies, competitive products, and industry best practices to sustain ongoing innovation.

Professional Experience:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field (required).

+ 5+ years of hands-on experience in advanced ultrasound technology development with a bachelor’s degree, or;

+ 3+ years of experience with a master’s degree, or;

+ 1+ year of experience with a PhD.

+ Experience developing medical devices compliant with FDA and IEC 60601-1 standards is highly desirable.

Behavioral Competencies

+ **Innovative Mindset:** Demonstrates creativity and vision in concept generation and problem solving; able to connect technology with unmet market needs.

+ **Results-Oriented:** Persistent in driving projects to successful completion, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

+ **Collaborative:** Works effectively in cross-functional and matrixed teams; builds and maintains positive relationships across all organizational levels.

+ **Communication:** Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills; adapts communication for both technical and non-technical audiences.

+ **Customer Focus:** Champions a customer-centric approach in product design and decision-making.

+ **Quality & Compliance Focus:** Maintains meticulous attention to detail and upholds the highest standards of documentation, process, and regulatory compliance.

+ **Continuous Learner:** Proactively updates knowledge and skills to remain at the forefront of technology and industry trends.

Other Requirements

+ Ability to travel up to 10% as necessary.

So why join Hologic?

We are committed to making Hologic the company where top talent comes to grow. For you to succeed, we want to enable you with the tools and knowledge required and so we provide comprehensive training when you join as well as continued development and training throughout your career. We offer a competitive salary and annual bonus scheme, one of our talent partners can discuss this in more detail with you.

The annualized base salary range for this role is 97,600-152,700 and is bonus eligible. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, geography, education, business needs and market demand.

Agency and Third-Party Recruiter Notice: Agencies that submit a resume to Hologic must have a current executed Hologic Agency Agreement executed by a member of the Human Resource Department. In addition Agencies may only submit candidates to positions for which they have been invited to do so by a Hologic Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to the Hologic Recruiter under these terms or they will not be considered.

As part of our commitment to a fair and accurate evaluation of each candidate's qualifications, we require all applicants to refrain from using AI tools, such as generative AI or automated writing assistance, during any stage of the interview process. Responses influenced by AI may result in disqualification. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in ensuring a transparent and equitable selection process.

Hologic, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer inclusive of disability and veterans.

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