R&D Engineer

Overview

Join our innovative, mission-driven R&D team as a Staff R&D Engineer at Endologix!

Endologix LLC is a California-based global medical device company dedicated to improving patients’ lives through innovative therapies for the interventional treatment of vascular disease. Our therapeutic portfolio addresses clinically relevant unmet needs, spanning from abdominal aortic aneurysms to lower limb peripheral vascular disease. We are committed to delivering excellent clinical outcomes through precision in product design, advanced manufacturing, and comprehensive physician training—supported by industry-leading clinical evidence.

At Endologix, we’re driven by purpose, innovation, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact in vascular health.

What sets us apart is not just our technology, but our culture. At Endologix, we foster a forward-thinking, mission-driven environment where every team member plays a vital role in advancing patient care. Our core values guide how we operate. As for our people? We empower them with the tools, trust, and continuous learning they need to grow. If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference in healthcare, you’ll find purpose and belonging here.

• Patient Outcomes Drive Us:
  We improve lives with every advancement we deliver.
• Integrity Defines Us:
  We do what’s right, stay transparent, prioritize quality, and own our actions.
• Innovation Advances Us:
  We stay curious, adaptable, and push boundaries.
• Boldness Propels Us:
  We take smart risks and are unafraid in our pursuit of excellence.
• Collaboration Unites Us:
  We partner across teams and with physicians to drive exceptional results.

We’re looking for a talented Staff R&D Engineer to join our growing R&D team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for providing engineering expertise and leadership in the development of AAA and Peripheral technologies, including but not limited to enhanced and new stent graft technologies, along with catheter-based delivery systems, to ensure the achievement of Endologix's goals and objectives.

• Lead technology and product development from concept through commercialization, ensuring solutions meaningfully improve patient outcomes and deliver measurable clinical value.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test strategies, including experimental design, data analysis, and technical reporting, with a strong emphasis on quality, transparency, and scientific rigor.
• Provide strong technical leadership while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team environment.
• Partner cross-functionally with R&D, Manufacturing, Regulatory, and Quality to drive investigations, resolve technical challenges, and ensure seamless product development and launch execution.
• Communicate effectively with senior leadership, peers, cross-functional partners, and external stakeholders; provide clear technical direction and ensure all documentation complies with GMP and internal quality standards.
• Collaborate with engineers, machinists, and QA to design and refine new products, components, assemblies, and tooling, continuously seeking opportunities to improve performance and efficiency.
• Plan, conduct, and coordinate design verification activities to confirm products meet engineering and regulatory requirements.
• Perform failure mode analysis and technical risk assessments; proactively identify hazards and implement mitigation strategies through Design and Process FMEA.
• Maintain thorough and compliant engineering documentation within the company’s quality system.
• Lead cross-functional project teams and, when appropriate, guide or mentor technical staff to drive project milestones and accountability.
• Define project scope, timelines, and problem-resolution strategies across multiple subject areas, exercising sound judgment and confident decision-making to overcome technical obstacles.
• Support component qualification and new product development initiatives to ensure robust, reliable, and scalable product performance.
• Contribute to additional initiatives and responsibilities as needed to support team and organizational objectives.

• Bachelor's degree in…