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Position Title: Quality Engineer, Staff (Software)

Department: Quality

Reports to: Quality, Senior Manager

Enchannel Medical is redefining the boundaries of electrophysiology with our next-generation DePolar™ mapping system and integrated NanoAblate™ PFA platform. Driven by our global mission to enhance the quality-of-life of cardiac arrhythmia patients, our discerning technology, paired with our passion for innovation, leads to enduring outcomes.

Position Overview

The Quality Engineer, Staff (Software) will play a hands on, high impact role in executing design controls remediation for capital system medical devices, operating within established quality system governance and strategic direction. This role is execution focused and operates under the direction of Quality leadership, with responsibility for translating defined quality strategy, policies, and regulatory expectations into complete, auditable design control deliverables. The initial focus of this role will be to assess existing development artifacts, structure a compliant Design History File (DHF), and partner closely with R&D to prepare the organization for FDA and EU MDR submissions.

This role is ideal for an experienced quality professional who thrives in ambiguity, enjoys building compliant systems from imperfect starting points, and is comfortable rolling up their sleeves to support FDA and EU MDR submission readiness. You will collaborate closely with software, systems, hardware, clinical, and regulatory partners while helping to shape a scalable quality culture aligned with both regulatory expectations and startup realities.

Duties and Responsibilities

The following are the major responsibilities needed for the role. Additional responsibilities, tasks, and duties will be assigned and required as needed.

• Lead execution of software design controls remediation, including:
  • Defining and structuring the Design History File (DHF)
  • Identifying and closing documentation gaps
  • Aligning reviews, approvals, and traceability
• Partner closely with software and R&D teams to translate existing development outputs (e.g., architecture, requirements, test artifacts) into compliant:
  • Design Inputs and Design Outputs
  • Verification and Validation evidence
  • Traceability matrices
• Identify risks and prioritize critical documentation to meet regulatory timelines and commitments
• Support FDA and EU MDR submission readiness, including preparation of objective evidence, audit trails, and regulator facing documentation.
• Support FDA inspections and external audits, including internal readiness activities and direct participation.
• Review and contribute to risk management activities, including hazard analysis, Software FMEA, and linkage to design and process controls.
• Apply defined software quality expectations aligned with:
  • IEC 62304 - Medical Device Software Lifecycle Processes
  • IEC 62366 - Usability Engineering
  • FDA software and cybersecurity guidance
• Act as a quality execution partner to engineering teams, reinforcing consistent application of established design controls and risk management practices.
• Escalate gaps, risks, and systemic issues to Quality leadership with clear, evidence‑based recommendations.

Education, Experience and Skills Required

Below are the minimum skills, formal education, certifications or training, and practical experience required to perform the general functions and duties of the role.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of Software Quality Engineering experience within the medical device industry.
• Demonstrated independent, hands on experience remediating software design documentation, including DHF restructuring.
• Direct experience supporting software new product development.
• Experience supporting FDA submissions (IDE, 510(k), or PMA) or regulatory inspections.
• Strong working knowledge of:
  • FDA Design Controls (21 CFR 820.30 / QMSR alignment)
  • Software development lifecycle documentation
  • Risk management and traceability
  • IEC 62304, including software safety classification and lifecycle documentation
  • IEC 62366, including user interface and usability considerations
  • FDA Software Validation guidance

Preferred Skills and Attributes:

• Working knowledge and practical application of:
• Comfortable operating in fast paced, evolving environments
• Strong communicator able to bridge engineering execution and regulatory expectations
• Highly organized, self directed, and adaptable to shifting priorities

Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum new hire pay for the position located in California. Within the range, individual pay is determined by location, additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

EnChannel Medical is an E-Verify and equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any basis covered under acceptable law.

Only qualified candidates will be contacted.