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Catheter Engineer

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Guidehouse

Bethesda, MD (In Person)

$91,991 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 1 day ago (Updated 2 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/16/2026

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Job Description

  • Job Family
  • :•Scientific Research & Analysis •Travel Required•:•None •Clearance Required•:•Ability to Obtain Public Trust •What You Will Do•:•We are currently searching for a Catheter Engineer.
The person in this role will be performing scientific and technical services in support of cardiovascular intervention research by the Division of Intramural Research, in the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute. The individual will be working on iterative design and testing of catheter devices and imaging algorithms. This is a full-time opportunity supporting the NHLBI office located in Bethesda, MD. + Support engineering research and development efforts focused on next-generation catheter systems, guidewires, and accessory electronics. + Design catheter components including shafts, distal tips, steering and deflection mechanisms, and sensor integration using advanced materials such as polymers, alloys, braid/wire reinforcements, adhesives, and coatings. + Integrate complex electronic components—thermocouples, RF electrodes, phased-array coils, strain gauges, and microconnectors—into medical devices, including the development of wiring harnesses and custom interface assemblies. + Lead prototype fabrication using advanced laboratory equipment (e.g., laser cutters, braid machines, reflow systems, coil winders), ensuring all builds are thoroughly documented in compliance with
ISO 13485
standards. + Develop and execute validation protocols aligned with
ISO 10555, IEC
60601-1, and ASTM standards, including comprehensive data analysis and preparation of reports for regulatory submissions. + Generate and maintain design history files, FMEAs, hazard analyses, and biocompatibility matrices, while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives in tooling, design processes, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • What You Will Need
  • :•+ Bachelor's degree in Biomedical or Mechanical Engineering, or related field with at least TWO (2) years of laboratory related research + Or Master's degree in lieu of experience + Proficiency with CAD (SolidWorks or equivalent).
+ Familiarity with mechanical and electrical test equipment + Demonstrated experience with device prototype development + Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD "public trust"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their public trust prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred
  • What Would Be Nice To Have
  • :•+ Preferred experience in interventional cardiology catheters, EP ablation catheters, pull-wire mechanisms, or tip temperature control; deep material science knowledge; prior involvement in 510(k), PMA, or EU MDR submissions.
+ Experience with
ISO 10555, IEC
60601-1, or comparable standards. + A background in clean-room assembly or micro-fabrication is preferred The annual salary range for this position is $65,000.00-$108,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
  • What We Offer:
  • Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
+ Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance + Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays + Parental Leave + 401(k) Retirement Plan + Group Term Life and Travel Assistance + Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance + Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts + Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits + Short-Term & Long-Term Disability + Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities + Employee Referral Program + Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach + Care.com annual membership + Employee Assistance Program + Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.) + Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
  • About Guidehouse
  • Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco. If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation. All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com . Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process. If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse's Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact recruiting@guidehouse.com . Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant's dealings with unauthorized third parties. _Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee._

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