Biomedical Research Engineer

About Circadia Health

Circadia Health is a growth-stage healthcare AI company on a mission to prevent avoidable hospitalizations and transform senior-care operations. Our Circadia Intelligence Platform combines:

• Contactless sensing that monitors respiration and motion with medical-grade accuracy
• Native predictive models that detect 85% of preventable adverse events several days in advance
• Enterprise integrations that operationalize predictions directly inside EHR, care-coordination, billing, and compliance workflows

Today, our technology touches 40,000 post-acute patients daily across skilled-nursing, home-health, and home-care networks. We are backed by leading healthcare and AI investors and headquartered in El Segundo, CA.

The Role

As a Biomedical Research Engineer at Circadia, you will validate and characterize Circadia's remote monitoring devices and services and generate real-world evidence on their clinical performance. You will own the test laboratory, execute clinical studies in real-world clinical settings, perform data collection and analysis, and contribute to clinical outcomes research. This is a hands-on, execution-oriented role at the interface of medical device engineering, regulatory, clinical research, and real-world evidence.

We are seeking a technically rigorous, organized individual equally comfortable in a laboratory and clinical environment, with strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with technical teams, as well as clinical staff and study participants.

• Strong attention to procedural detail and data integrity
• Confidence working with human subjects, including elderly and medically complex populations
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and meet tight deadlines
• Composure and adaptability in fast-changing clinical and field environments
• Ability to design, build, and troubleshoot technical systems in real time
• Clear written and verbal communication; high degree of ownership and reliability

This role involves regular field-based activities in clinical environments. It requires the ability to:

• Travel to healthcare facilities, skilled nursing facilities, hospitals, and patient homes in California and occasionally out of state
• Transport and carry research equipment weighing up to 35 pounds
• Set up and operate monitoring equipment on patients in clinical and residential settings
• Stand for extended periods and work across varied healthcare environments

What You’ll Do

Device Verification and Validation Testing

• Own and manage Circadia's test laboratory, including equipment setup, calibration, and maintenance
• Design and execute V&V test plans for physiological monitoring devices and sensors
• Build and operate benchtop test systems comparing Circadia devices against reference physiologic monitors
• Document results, identify failure modes, and produce verification reports compliant with internal quality procedures, in support of regulatory efforts

Clinical Testing and Real-World Data Collection

• Help plan and execute clinical studies in healthcare facilities and patient homes, including logistics, site coordination, and travel
• Build and verify data collection tools and methods
• Recruit participants, conduct informed consent, and coordinate on-site study activities in accordance with GCP principles
• Prepare equipment and study materials; operate Circadia and reference devices to record physiologic data, troubleshoot in real time
• Contribute to study documents development, and maintain accurate records and ensure data integrity
• Collect sensor data in the field to support new algorithm and device development and device validation

Real-World Data Analysis and Evidence Generation

• Perform analysis of real-world device performance and usage data from field deployments; identify trends and performance issues
• Work with the data and analytics teams to collect large-scale service evaluation data
• Contribute to analysis of facility-level clinical outcomes data, including readmission rates and clinical utilization metrics
• Prepare internal reports and summaries; support preparation of manuscripts, abstracts, and conference materials

Must-Have Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Neuroscience, or related field
• 2–5 years of experience in medical device development, validation, clinical research, or biomedical sciences
• Hands-on experience with physiological monitoring systems or instrumentation
• Familiarity with V&V principles, GCP, or quality management systems
• Strong quantitative and data analysis skills; clear scientific writing
• Ability to travel to clinical sites in California and occasionally beyond
• A valid driver's license and ability to travel independently to research sites are required. Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with applicable federal and California law.

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience in clinical or field environments with human subjects
• Experience in remote patient monitoring, sensor technology, medtech, or digital health
• Experience in a fast-paced startup environment
• Exposure to real-world evidence, outcomes research, or retrospective data analysis
• Experience contributing to publications or regulatory reports

Compensation & Perks

• Base Salary: $100k – $145k base salary meaningful employee stock options
• Benefits: 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision; 401(k) with match; generous PTO
• Workspace: El Segundo HQ with rooftop views, espresso bar, and weekly team lunches