Research Biomechanical/Biomedical Engineer

Worker Type

Job Description

 

The individual in this position will be responsible for the design and execution of studies that monitor biomechanics during dynamic motions and events, including evidence-based prediction of injury risk and/or performance loss.  

WHAT YOU WILL DO 

The successful candidate will be an expert in collecting and interpreting biomechanics data, and relating how forces (both localized and global) can cause injury. The ability to design experiments to test hypothesis, including the effectiveness of safety equipment, is critical in this role.  The ability to interface and communicate with technical experts, customers, and vendors is critical in this role.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU WILL BRING

• Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Biophysics, or related field.  OR M.S. in Biomedical Engineering, Biophysics or related field with 5+ years of relevant experience OR B.S. in Biomedical Engineering, Biophysics, or related field with 10+ years of relevant experience

• 5 years of relevant experience in industry and/or academic 

• Expertise in Dynamic Testing

• Experience in Safety System Design

• Ability to Translate Biomechanical Forces to Predict Injuries

• Experience in Designing Systems to Mitigate Injuries

• This position is working within a government facility and requires U.S Citizenship

Clearance Level

 

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits:  AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.  For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit:  http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply.  NO agencies please.

Who We Are

Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.

Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.

What We Do

Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems.  Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

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