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VB Spine · 23 hours ago

Staff Simulation Engineer

Allendale, NJ

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$120K/yr - $140K/yr

4+ years exp

VB Spine is a mission-driven company developing innovative spinal technologies that improve patient outcomes. As a Staff Simulation Engineer, you will lead computational modeling and simulation activities throughout the product lifecycle, collaborating with various teams to support design assessments and regulatory submissions.

E-CommerceHospitalManufacturingMedical Device

Hiring Manager

Matt Downey

Responsibilities

Lead and execute computational modeling and simulation activities to support early concepts, design assessment, verification, and post-market evaluations

Develop, implement, and maintain simulation procedures, rules, and guidelines governing the use of computational modeling throughout product development

Perform finite element and other computational analyses aligned with ASME V&V40 and FDA guidance, including clear technical reporting

Partner closely with the Biomechanics Testing Team to ensure simulation and physical testing alignment, including model validation

Support rapid design iterations by interfacing directly with R&D teams to evaluate design features and components using simulation

Manage multiple simulation projects concurrently while meeting established timelines

Identify and implement simulation strategies that advance biomechanical understanding of VB Spine medical devices

Author and contribute to technical documentation supporting design verification, worst-case determination, regulatory submissions, and marketing claims

Create and maintain a simulation knowledge library to capture learnings and enable reuse across programs

Stay current on emerging computational modeling technologies and simulation methodologies

Establish credibility as a technical thought leader in medical device simulation and biomechanical evaluation

Obtain and maintain industry-recognized credentials and demonstrate continuous professional development

Qualification

Computational modelingFinite element analysisCAE tools (ANSYS)ASME V&V40 knowledgeQuality System RegulationsTechnical writingCommunication skillsDetail-orientedSelf-motivated