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Senior R&D Engineer

Katalyst Healthcares and Lifesciences
San Francisco, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/19/2025 CLOSED ON 12/18/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior R&D Engineer position at Katalyst Healthcares and Lifesciences?

Job Details

Responsibilities:
  • Prepare and present structured technical documentation and summaries for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Lead the development, documentation, and maintenance of Design Control elements including User Needs, Design Inputs/Outputs, DV protocols, test cases, and reports.
  • Create and maintain Risk Management documentation in accordance with ISO 14971 (Design, Use-Related, Process, Software).
  • Manage and maintain the Input/Output Trace Matrix using JAMA Software, ensuring alignment between requirements, risks, and V&V activities.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Clinical, and Operations teams to ensure cohesive development and regulatory alignment.
  • Participate in and/or lead formal design reviews, risk reviews, and test planning sessions.
  • Provide input and oversight for Design Verification testing to ensure coverage of requirements and risk mitigations.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable standards including 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, and ISO 14971.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering (other engineering disciplines considered with medical device experience).
  • 5 years of experience developing or supporting capital equipment and/or disposable medical devices (energy-based device space preferred).
  • Proven experience authoring and managing requirements, traceability matrix, and risk documentation.
  • Strong knowledge of Design Control and Risk Management requirements under FDA QSR (21 CFR Part 820), ISO 13485, and ISO 14971.
  • Proficiency in authoring risk assessment documents (e.g., FMEA) and understanding risk methodologies.
  • Strong attention to detail with a systematic approach to documentation and traceability.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
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