Ultrasound Systems Engineer

RIVANNA is seeking an Ultrasound Systems Engineer to contribute to the rapid growth of our medical device company. You will work within a talented team of professionals as we strive to achieve our mission of improving global human health. The ideal candidate has prior experience in biomedical signal processing and data analysis in the context of Research and Development (R&D), and ideally has experience with end-users through clinical research and/or clinical evaluation. This is a hands-on multidisciplinary role in which the right candidate will work primarily within an R&D-focused engineering group to develop new imaging algorithms and optimize imaging performance. As a secondary responsibility, you will serve as an interface between the engineering and clinical teams to assist with the execution of upcoming pilot and clinical trials.

This job will be primarily on-site in Charlottesville, VA with an expectation of occasional travel to partner facilities to execute responsibilities. Applications must be willing to relocate to Charlottesville, VA for the job.

Responsibilities

R&D Signal/Imaging Algorithm Development

• Own the design and testing of imaging-related subsystems of intermediate to high complexity.
• Improve ultrasound imaging performance and develop application-specific algorithms and imaging modes by applying acoustic and signal processing theory, including machine learning and deep learning techniques.
• Collaborate with software developers to develop product-level algorithm implementation based on user requirements.
• Collaborate with clinicians and sonographers to optimize image quality and develop software tools for image optimization.
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers, promoting a high performance, collaboration, and continuous learning culture.

Clinical R&D

• Collaborate with RIVANNA’s clinical group to execute aspects of upcoming pilot trials and clinical trials, including review of medical and scientific data, scientific literature, study documentation, and assisting or leading in analysis of clinical data.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks and issues, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful project completion.
• Contribution to technical documentation and publications resulting from clinical data.

Skills and Qualifications

• PhD in an Engineering degree with a focus on biomedical imaging and signal processing.
• Proven experience (3+ years) in research and/or product development, ideally in the field of ultrasound.
• Strong technical background in coding languages relevant to prototyping ultrasound signal processing (Python, MATLAB, C++/C#, AI/ML environments).
• Demonstrated experience in successfully contributing to requirements of a medical device with complex requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including clinical partners and other end-users.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a track record of analyzing complex issues and implementing effective solutions.

RIVANNA Medical offers the following employee benefits: health insurance, vision and dental, group life, long-term disability, paid time off, 401(k) with match, and more. We are always looking to complement our existing team with individuals who bring unique perspectives and experiences. This variety of thought and perspective drives innovation and strengthens our ability to create an inclusive team environment where our core values of trust, humility, and dedication are practiced every day.

RIVANNA Medical is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex (including childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. All employees must be able to lift at least 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

About the Company

RIVANNA® is a privately held designer, manufacturer, and distributor of world-first, imaging-based medical solutions based in Charlottesville, VA. RIVANNA operates an FDA-registered and ISO 13485:2016 certified manufacturing facility where it produces the Accuro® product line and related medical equipment and components. Accuro is the world’s first spinal navigation device designed to improve the safety, speed and efficiency of spinal needle guidance procedures. RIVANNA’s revolutionary platforms feature BoneEnhance®, Multi-Frequency Image Reconstruction, which optimizes ultrasound for the visualization of bony versus soft tissue anatomy, and SpineNav3D™ AI-Based Spine Recognition, which automates ultrasound image interpretation.