Join Our Exciting Team at Endologix LLC as a Staff R&D Engineer!

WHO WE ARE: 

Endologix LLC is a California-based global medical device company dedicated to improving patients’ lives through innovative therapies for the interventional treatment of vascular disease. Our therapeutic portfolio addresses clinically relevant unmet needs, spanning from abdominal aortic aneurysms to lower limb peripheral vascular disease. We are committed to delivering excellent clinical outcomes through precision in product design, advanced manufacturing, and comprehensive physician training—supported by industry-leading clinical evidence. At Endologix, we’re driven by purpose, innovation, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact in vascular health.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We're looking for a talented Staff R&D Engineer to join our growing R&D team. Responsible for providing technical know-how in the development of enhanced and new stent graft and catheter-based delivery systems to assure achievement of Endologix’s goals and objectives.

• Drive technology and product development from concept through product commercialization.
• Lead efforts in developing and ensuring execution of rigorous testing of projects by designing thorough test plans (i.e. experimental design, data evaluation, generation of scientific reports).
• Excellent leadership, teamwork and organizational skills.
• Collaborates with R&D, Manufacturing, Regulatory and Quality departments to coordinate focused efforts on investigations and resolves issues associated with product or other technical related issues.
• Demonstrate the ability to provide technical procedure/direction and interact professionally and effectively with senior management, peers, team members, supervisors, outside customers, and other teams/departments on an ongoing basis to ensure product development success. Document all work according to GMP and SOPs.
• Work with engineers, machinist, and QA to create designs for new products, product revisions, components, assemblies or tools.
• Conduct and/or coordinates testing to verify that the design meets the engineering specifications.
• Assess failure modes and conduct technical risk analysis.
• Document engineering work in compliance with the company's quality system.
• May indirectly supervise technicians and lead cross-functional development teams.
• Identifies hazards and mitigates risk associated with identified hazards in Design and Process FMEA.
• Plan and organize projects, driving across multiples subject areas, defining scope, range, and problem resolution methods / techniques.
• Risk taking and decision making are critical components of the role in helping determine project success relative to technical problems and / or the resolution of critical issues.
• Often participate in and lead cross-functional project teams as the project leader.
• May lead and sometimes supervise small professional staff / resources for projects.
• Collaborate with NPD team to support component qualification activities.
• Plan and organize projects, driving across multiples subject areas, defining scope, range, and problem resolution methods / techniques.
• Often participate in and lead cross-functional project teams as the project leader.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering discipline (mechanical/biomedical preferred) or equivalent experience.

EXPERIENCE:

• 5 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree, 3 years with a Master's degree, 15 years of experience without an advanced degree. Experience in medical device manufacturing, development, testing, or designing, GMP, FDA, and ISO requirements and experience writing protocols, test plans, test reports, design control regulation and experience with catheter and stents preferred.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent teamwork and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Focused experience sustaining currently marketed products with emphasis on failure mode root cause analysis and novel problem solving.
• Solid academic foundation in the engineering and biological disciplines (i.e. cardiovascular anatomy and physiology, chemistry, physics, solid and fluid mechanics).
• Working knowledge of polymer chemistry.
• Demonstrated experience with thin film PTFE materials.
• Aptitude in conducting novel basic science research to inform product evaluation and design.
• Strong understanding of quality and regulatory systems in a Class III regulated environment.

WHAT WE OFFER:

At Endologix, we know that great work starts with great people — and people do their best when they feel valued and supported. That’s why we offer competitive pay, solid benefits, career growth, a culture that genuinely cares, and the flexibility you need to thrive both at work and at home. But more than that, we offer purpose. You’ll be part of a team that’s making a real impact on patients’ lives. When you join us, you’re not just taking a job, you’re building a meaningful career with a team that’s invested in your success.

The compensation package includes:

• Base salary of $125K-$155K/yr
• 10% Discretionary bonus
• Equity participation as approved by Board of Directors (4-year vesting schedule)
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Generous PTO and holiday schedule
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match

Plus:

• Employee wellness initiatives and mental health support
• Collaborative and inclusive company culture focused on impact and innovation
• Opportunities for career growth and internal mobility

HOW YOU'LL SHOW UP:

All In: Bring full commitment to everything you do. Support one another, hold yourself accountable, and take ownership of your work. Move with urgency, deliver on your promises, and lead with boldness and passion.

Act with Integrity: Prioritize ethics and transparency in every decision. Earn trust by being honest, respectful, and dependable — working diligently to uphold the confidence of your colleagues, customers, and communities.

Tenacious: Meet challenges head-on with resilience and resolve. Stay focused, push through obstacles, and consistently look for solutions, not excuses.

Pioneering: Challenge the status quo and embrace innovation. Develop new ideas, test bold solutions, and pave the way for others — driving progress through curiosity and creativity.

HOW TO APPLY:

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION:

Endologix LLC.  is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.