Senior or Staff Imaging Engineer
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LocationBoston, Massachusetts, United States
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
Company size2+ people
PostedAug 14, 2026 · 2mo ago
Verified live1d ago
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MS or PhD in relevant engineering or scientific discipline, such as Physics, Optics, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, etc.
Hands-on experience with optical imaging technologies and camera sensors
Experience developing real-time imaging or sensing systems
Experience with optical design with Zemax or equivalent software
Demonstrated ability to conceptualize and rapidly prototype novel sensing solutions
Strong communication skills and collaboration closely with a cross-functional team
Hands-on optical design and optimization experience for complex imaging systems
Experience in Medical device R&D
Image analysis background
ML/AI experience
Full-remote is not acceptable for this position. Regular presence and collaboration with the team in the office is required
Skills
Zemax
Python
Benefits
Health insurance
401(k)
Unlimited PTO
About the role
Activ Surgical is building a platform for introducing the latest sensing technology to minimally invasive surgery, intended to visualize the invisible to facilitate better surgical decisions and outcomes. As part of the R&D team, you will be responsible for designing and prototyping novel real-time minimally invasive medical imaging and sensing technologies for tissue visualization. You will be expected to stay current on the most pressing clinical challenges, develop novel sensing techniques and effectively communicate these with the broader team.
Requirements
Required Qualification
• MS or PhD in relevant engineering or scientific discipline, such as Physics, Optics, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, etc.
• Hands-on experience with optical imaging technologies and camera sensors.
• Experience developing real-time imaging or sensing systems
• Experience with optical design with Zemax or equivalent software
• Demonstrated ability to conceptualize and rapidly prototype novel sensing solutions
• Strong communication skills and collaboration closely with a cross-functional team
• Full-remote is not acceptable for this position. Regular presence and collaboration with the team in the office is required.
Preferred Qualification
Nice to have
• Hands-on optical design and optimization experience for complex imaging systems
• Experience in Medical device R&D
• Image analysis background
• ML/AI experience
Benefits
• Fortune 500 Health & Wellness Benefits
• 401(k)
• Flexible Vacation
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