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Biomedical Engineer

Job in Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware, 19894, USA
Listing for: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Biomedical Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 USD Yearly USD 80000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Summary

This Staff Biomedical Engineer provides professional engineering support to a highly complex and technical Biomedical Engineering/Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) Program at the Wilmington VA Medical Center (WIMVAMC) in Wilmington, DE, including multiple off‑site locations in the surrounding area (e.g., Community Based Outpatient Clinics, Vet Centers).

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

  • United States Citizenship:
    Non‑citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
  • Education and/or

    Experience:

    Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering.
  • Creditable curriculum must be from a school of engineering with at least one ABET‑accredited professional engineering curriculum.
  • Acceptable engineering degrees include Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biomechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Biochemical Engineering.
  • Titles may vary across educational institutions and change over time.
  • OR
  • Certification as a Certified Clinical Engineer (CCE) and a bachelor’s degree not listed above.
  • Grandfathering Provision:
    All persons employed in VHA in this occupation as of the effective date of this qualification standard are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the title, series, and grade held, including positive education and/or certification/registration that are part of the basic requirements of the occupation.
  • For employees who do not meet all the basic requirements in this standard but met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed, the following provisions apply:
    1) Employees in an occupation that does not require a certification/registration may be reassigned, promoted, or demoted within the occupation.
    2) Employees appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed on a temporary or permanent basis until they fully meet the basic requirements.
    3) Employees initially grandfathered into this occupation who subsequently obtain additional education and/or certification/registration that meet all the basic requirements must maintain the required credentials as a condition of employment.
    4) If an employee retained in an occupation listed in 38 U.S.C. § 7401(3) under this provision leaves that occupation, the employee loses protected status and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of reentry.
  • English Language Proficiency:
    Biomedical engineers must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with Chapter 2, Section D, Paragraph 5a.
  • Grade Determinations: GS‑7 (Entry Level) – In addition to the basic requirements for employment listed above, the following education and experience criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates:
    • Experience:

      None beyond the basic requirements.
    • Education:

      Bachelor’s degree as outlined, or CCE certification.
    For GS‑9 (Developmental Level 1):
    • Experience:

      At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the lower level.
    • OR

      Education:

      Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering or related field.
    • OR Bachelor’s degree plus two full years of graduate education.
    Further KSAs for each level are outlined in the qualification standard.

For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Standards/.

Duties
  • Assists in developing, planning, organizing, implementing, and maintaining the Medical Equipment Management Program and projects affecting the department.
  • Advise clinical and leadership staff on medical engineering technology and changes in such technology.
  • Provide educational opportunities to clinical staff on the safe and effective use of medical equipment and/or technology.
  • Involved in the Quality Assurance and Continuous Quality Management program.
  • Develop and improve complex medical equipment systems.
  • Facilitate the introduction of new medical equipment into the medical center.
  • Assist in reviewing, comparing, and selecting medical equipment for use in the medical center.
  • Evaluate functional and…
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