Ultrasound Image Analysis Engineer

Posted 14 January 2025
LocationLos Altos
Job type Permanent
Reference209588
Contact NameJason Garrett

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for an Engineer with a strong background in Ultrasound Image Analysis to work on our new ultrasound imaging platform. This is a crucial role in our design and development process.

As the Image Analysis Engineer, your responsibilities are:

  • Lead image analysis from probe bring-up to final optimization
  • Lead ultrasound imaging feature definition, development, implementation, and verification to ensure successful product release.
  • Reconcile image artifacts with the development team to resolve system performance leading to the highest quality imaging for the company
  • Support the clinical evaluation of the ultrasound system

This position is suited for you if you are familiar with:

  • Development of image performance parameters that result in maximizing the ultrasound system and probe performance
  • Image optimization based on tissue characterization and blood flow visualization and quantification.
  • Taking ownership of image quality, system performance verification, engineering and clinical image optimization, and customer support.
  • Developing and using imaging tools to verify image feature development for transfer to software implementation
  • Driving innovation and continual improvement of imaging performance all the way from concept generation to prototyping and product implementation.
  • Contributing to teamwork in an Agile development environment.

Required Qualifications:

  • M.S. in Electrical/Biomedical Engineering
  • 7+ years industry experience in medical imaging product development
  • Expertise in ultrasound physics and system design, signal and image processing, algorithm specification and development
  • Demonstrated experience using MATLAB/Python for fast prototyping; C/C++ programming
  • Demonstrated technical abilities in coordinating development efforts of a highly technical group

Preferred Qualifications:

  • PhD in Electrical/Biomedical engineering with a dissertation topic related to ultrasound imaging or therapy
  • Direct experience in R&D ultrasound image optimization and system development for general imaging applications (e.g. Abdominal, Small Parts, Musculoskeletal, Vascular, Pediatric, CEUS, and Color Doppler.

Benefits and Perks

We offer great benefits and perks:

  • Competitive salary
  • Stock options
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan

Job Description

We are looking for an Engineer with a strong background in Ultrasound Image Analysis to work on our new ultrasound imaging platform. This is a crucial role in our design and development process.

As the Image Analysis Engineer, your responsibilities are:

  • Lead image analysis from probe bring-up to final optimization
  • Lead ultrasound imaging feature definition, development, implementation, and verification to ensure successful product release.
  • Reconcile image artifacts with the development team to resolve system performance leading to the highest quality imaging for the company
  • Support the clinical evaluation of the ultrasound system

This position is suited for you if you are familiar with:

  • Development of image performance parameters that result in maximizing the ultrasound system and probe performance
  • Image optimization based on tissue characterization and blood flow visualization and quantification.
  • Taking ownership of image quality, system performance verification, engineering and clinical image optimization, and customer support.
  • Developing and using imaging tools to verify image feature development for transfer to software implementation
  • Driving innovation and continual improvement of imaging performance all the way from concept generation to prototyping and product implementation.
  • Contributing to teamwork in an Agile development environment.

Required Qualifications:

  • M.S. in Electrical/Biomedical Engineering
  • 7+ years industry experience in medical imaging product development
  • Expertise in ultrasound physics and system design, signal and image processing, algorithm specification and development
  • Demonstrated experience using MATLAB/Python for fast prototyping; C/C++ programming
  • Demonstrated technical abilities in coordinating development efforts of a highly technical group
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Able to adapt quickly to change and work in a rapidly evolving environment
  • Willing to relocate to either the St. Louis, MO or Santa Clara, CA areas
  • Willing to travel up to 10%

Preferred Qualifications:

  • PhD in Electrical/Biomedical engineering with a dissertation topic related to ultrasound imaging or therapy
  • Direct experience in R&D ultrasound image optimization and system development for general imaging applications (e.g. Abdominal, Small Parts, Musculoskeletal, Vascular, Pediatric, CEUS, and Color Doppler.

Other Qualities We Are Looking For

  • Positive - a can-do attitude that helps you rise to challenges
  • Collaborative - a team player who can effectively communicate with others
  • Attentive to detail - nothing gets by you
  • Efficient - a knack for effectively prioritizing tasks and managing your time
  • Pride in your work - real desire to do quality work
  • Career-minded - looking for more than a job
  • Empathy - a mindset of producing quality products that help people

Benefits and Perks

We offer great benefits and perks:

  • Competitive salary
  • Stock options
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan