Spirair · 1 month ago
Sr. R&D Engineer (Medical Device)
South San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$115K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expSpirair is a venture capital backed medical device company focused on optimizing outcomes and patient experience through innovative solutions. They are hiring a Sr. R&D Engineer responsible for the design, development, and manufacturability of medical devices, ensuring products meet customer and manufacturability requirements while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Health CareMedical DeviceWellness
No H1B
Responsibilities
Design new device product(s) and build prototype to address a market need
Design and implement new methodologies, materials, machines, processes or products
Develop new concepts from initial design to market release
Actively participate and contribute to idea generation such as through brainstorming and IP development
Use data-based recommendations when contributing to design change decisions
Design and build test and assembly fixtures for both product development and manufacturing
Ensure design control requirements are met, manage product development timelines and work with a cross functional team to bring new devices to commercialization in a timely fashion
Work within aggressive timelines while adhering to project management principles of providing good estimates of task duration and informing early of issues in meeting the schedule
Test designs to validate the ability to function as intended (including generating and reviewing test protocols) and offers design modifications to meet specific market needs
Verify the integrity of the device to function with predicable results
Conduct feasibility studies throughout the development process to ensure desired functionality and possible enhancements (this includes planning of outside animal and cadaver studies)
Fabricate tools, if required, to accompany marketed device
Create detailed documentation throughout the various stages and steps in research and development
Work with manufacturing/production in an advisory capacity
Participate in manufacturing builds as required
Assume other projects/assignments as assigned or as determined to be appropriate to the company and/or position
May be required to provide technical support for regulatory/clinical or sales efforts
Document invention disclosures to build intellectual property
Qualification
Required
Design new device product(s) and build prototype to address a market need
Design and implement new methodologies, materials, machines, processes or products
Develop new concepts from initial design to market release
Actively participate and contribute to idea generation such as through brainstorming and IP development
Use data-based recommendations when contributing to design change decisions
Design and build test and assembly fixtures for both product development and manufacturing
Ensure design control requirements are met, manage product development timelines and work with a cross functional team to bring new devices to commercialization in a timely fashion
Work within aggressive timelines while adhering to project management principles of providing good estimates of task duration and informing early of issues in meeting the schedule
Test designs to validate the ability to function as intended (including generating and reviewing test protocols) and offers design modifications to meet specific market needs
Verify the integrity of the device to function with predicable results
Conduct feasibility studies throughout the development process to ensure desired functionality and possible enhancements (this includes planning of outside animal and cadaver studies)
Fabricate tools, if required, to accompany marketed device
Create detailed documentation throughout the various stages and steps in research and development
Work with manufacturing/production in an advisory capacity
Participate in manufacturing builds as required
Assume other projects/assignments as assigned or as determined to be appropriate to the company and/or position
May be required to provide technical support for regulatory/clinical or sales efforts
Document invention disclosures to build intellectual property
Legal authorization to work in the US is required
We are not able to sponsor individuals for employment visas for this job
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment verification form upon hire
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent
At least 5 years of R&D experience preferred
Proficiency in SolidWorks for solid models and dimensioned drawings
Good documentation skills
Strong computer skills and electronic data capture experience
Ability to multi-task and prioritize with flexibility required in a start-up environment
Proficient in Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off
401(k)
Company
Spirair
Spirair is a medical device company that offers minimally invasive solutions for nasal septum deviation treatment.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$12.76M2025-08-12Series Unknown· $12.76M
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