Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Biotechnical Research Engineer
Philadelphia, PA
Dec 5, 2024
Full-time
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Seeking Breakthrough Makers

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation.

At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care-and your career.

CHOP's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

CHOP is committed to building an inclusive culture where employees feel a sense of belonging, connection, and community within their workplace. We are a team dedicated to fostering an environment that allows for all to be their authentic selves. We are focused on attracting, cultivating, and retaining diverse talent who can help us deliver on our mission to be a world leader in the advancement of healthcare for children.

We strongly encourage all candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.


A Brief Overview

This role involves close collaboration with a diverse group of researchers, including physicists, clinicians, and engineers, to develop optical tools for non-invasive cerebral physiology measurements. The primary focus will be on developing hardware and software to integrate, control, and process data from various optical imaging systems, such as Speckle Contrast Optical Spectroscopy, Laser Speckle Contrast Imaging, Diffuse Correlation Spectroscopy, Diffuse Optical Spectroscopy, Near-Infrared Spectroscopy, and Optical Intrinsic Signal Imaging. Candidates should have experience with embedded system design, particularly with FPGA and System-on-Module (SoM) technology. While not required, familiarity with image processing, GPU programming, and machine learning is highly desirable.

The candidate will work closely with clinical and research staff to maintain existing equipment, develop new tools, and contribute as a technical resource within the lab. A strong background in programming, as well as electrical and mechanical principles, is essential. The role requires proficiency in using data acquisition and analysis software tailored to specific project needs. Additionally, the candidate must be adept at reading and contributing to scientific and technical literature, and be capable of collaborating with external technology vendors to ensure optimal product use. Participation in publishing scientific papers is expected.

What you will do

  • Gains intimate knowledge of translational lab research initiatives to develop new biomedical devices for the purpose of commercialization.
  • Resolves clinical and technical problems related to the safe and effective use of equipment by working with research staff, along with vendors to gain the information needed to develop and beneficial solution.
  • Assists with the testing requirements for the evaluation and validation of new medical device technologies and help with the preparation of validation documentation for commercialization
  • Provides technical leadership related to special projects as assigned by the senior lab staff.
  • Evaluates labs equipment needs and available technologies to make recommendations to lab staff.
  • Provides competent service in clinical and research setting.

Education Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree Engineering Required
  • Bachelor's Degree Electrical, Mechanical or Biomedical or similar field of study Preferred

Experience Qualifications

  • At least one (1) year related engineering experience. Required
  • At least three (3) years related engineering experience Preferred
  • At least three (3) years in a medical, research and academic environment Preferred
  • with basic electronics, digital data acquisition and data analysis Preferred

Skills and Abilities

  • Experience with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel Required
  • Experience in the development of test experimental test fixtures and instrumentation Required
  • Motivated individual who demonstrates clear ability to problem solve and advance their work independently Required
  • Ability to write high-quality technical publications and present their work in scientific forums. Preferred
  • Strong organization skills Required
  • Proficient in MATLAB, LabVIEW, Python, C#, C++, VHDL, Verilog Preferred
  • Machine learning experience Preferred
  • Proficient in with FPGA (ideally Xilinx) and microcontroller development Required
  • Proficient with Xilinx Vivado and other embedded software platforms Preferred
  • Comfortable with laboratory testing and measurement equipment Required
  • Experience with CUDA, KiCad, or Altium Preferred
  • Exposure to Microprocessors (e.g., Arduino, Raspbery Pi) Preferred


To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive an annual influenza vaccine. Learn more.

Employees may request exemptions for valid religious and medical reasons. Start dates may be delayed until candidates are immunized or exemption requests are reviewed.

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