Senior Principal R&D Engineer

ACE Partners is supporting a medical device startup developing next-generation technologies for cardiovascular applications.

The company is seeking a Senior Principal R&D Engineer with deep expertise in PFA and/or RFA ablation systems to lead technical innovation across catheter design, energy delivery, and system performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead concept generation, design, prototyping, and bench testing of PFA/RFA ablation catheters
• Drive optimisation of electrode design, materials, and catheter mechanics
• Provide technical leadership on electrical and energy delivery systems, including waveform development and insulation strategies
• Partner with electrophysiologists and interventional cardiologists to inform design decisions
• Contribute to intellectual property, invention disclosures, and patent development
• Support system-level verification and validation, including electrical safety and performance testing
• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related discipline
• Strong understanding of cardiac anatomy, electrophysiology, and clinical workflows
• Familiarity with imaging modalities used in catheter-based procedures
• Comfortable operating independently in a fast-paced startup environment

Why You Should Apply

• Lead cutting-edge PFA/RFA technology at an early and influential stage
• High-impact role with real technical ownership and clinical visibility
• Flexible engagement model (full-time, part-time, or consulting)
• Opportunity to shape next-generation cardiovascular therapies alongside experienced clinicians and engineers