Research Engineer

Location

San Diego, CA | United States

Job description

Join the HJF Team!

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike.  Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

This position will be in support of  the   Naval Health Research Center (NHRC)  in San Diego, CA.   Service members with injuries often require numerous doctor visits to diagnose and treat the symptoms following their injuries. In particular vestibular dysfunction, sleep disorders, and cognitive issues often occur in this population. Rehabilitation for these patients with insomnia or concussion, can be a long and expensive process. It is necessary that we find better ways to prevent, diagnose, assess, and provide more effective treatments that are available to Service members in a wider range of settings, including clinics, deployment sites and even within the home.

HJF is seeking a Research Engineer to be responsible for planning and conducting biomedical research and development in support of a portfolio of projects in regenerative medicine that includes neuro-regeneration, orthopaedic tissue repair, biomaterials design, 3D tissue engineering, and 3D bioprinting.

• Leads small teams of researchers and establishes collaborations to keep projects on track; develops solutions to overcome technical challenges. Leads teams of research personnel in the execution of R&D projects,
• Participates in the preparation of FDA filings to support clinical translation and maintain interactions with external partners at universities and companies.
• Designs and executes experiments and ensures completion of technical milestones associated with each project.
• Participates as a key member of the group to develop future strategy and plans for new projects; serves as a key innovator on the team. Serves as a key participant in the preparation of project proposals, authoring publications, and presenting the group’s work at national-level conferences.
• Leads the preparation of technical updates, reports, and publications.
• Maintains state-of-the-art knowledge of relevant technological developments regenerative medicine, physical medicine and rehabilitation.
• May include budgetary responsibility to include plan/forecast.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.

  Supervisory Responsibilities 

•   Assigned Lead: May recommend the following: employee hiring, disciplinary action, and starting salaries; provide input on employee performance evaluations

  Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in biomedical engineering or similar required, Master's degree   preferred. 
• Minimum of 6-8 years experience in rehabilitation research required

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Thorough understanding of the underlying principles of physics, mathematics and physiology as it applies to biomedical engineering.
• Knowledge of regenerative medicine and physical medicine & rehabilitation preferred.

• Ability to program in a variety of software packages and languages including Matlab , Labview , and C++.  

  Experience with networking and Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) 

  communications.

• Technical expertise in hardware integration of virtual reality (VR) equipment including motion platforms,

  multi projection screens, head-mounted displays, and synchronization of external equipment with analog  

  inputs.

• Ability to run Unity applications and connected hardware platforms

• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a T3/Secret Clearance

Work Environment

• This position will take place primarily in a laboratory setting. 

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

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