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Biomedical Engineer / Clinical Engineer

This position provides engineering expertise for the lifecycle management, integration, evaluation, and sustainment of medical technologies used throughout VA healthcare facilities. The Biomedical ...

Aptive

Biomedical Engineer / Clinical Engineer

This position provides engineering expertise for the lifecycle management, integration, evaluation, and sustainment of medical technologies used throughout VA healthcare facilities. The Biomedical ...

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How much do hourly biomedical engineering jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for hourly biomedical engineering in the United States is $94,807.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $74,500.00 and $116,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Hourly Biomedical Engineering vs Hourly Biomedical Technician?

AspectHourly Biomedical EngineeringHourly Biomedical Technician
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering or related fieldUsually requires an associate degree or certification in biomedical technology
Work EnvironmentDesign, development, and testing of medical devices; often in labs or officesMaintenance, repair, and calibration of medical equipment; in hospitals or clinics
Employer & IndustryMedical device companies, research institutions, hospitalsHospitals, clinics, biomedical service companies

Hourly Biomedical Engineering involves designing and developing medical devices, requiring a degree in biomedical engineering. In contrast, Hourly Biomedical Technicians focus on maintaining and repairing medical equipment, often with technical certifications. Both roles are essential in healthcare, but they differ in responsibilities, work environment, and required credentials.

How many hours does an hourly biomedical engineer work a day?

Hourly biomedical engineers typically work around 8 hours a day, but their schedules can vary based on the employer, project deadlines, and whether they work full-time or part-time. Overtime may be required for urgent repairs or equipment maintenance, especially in healthcare settings.

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Infographic showing various Hourly Biomedical Engineering job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 48% Full Time, 46% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $94,807 per year, or $45.6 per hour.

Biomedical Engineer

SD Department of Veterans Affairs

Seattle, WA • On-site

$56K/yr

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

The Biomedical Engineer will serve as the medical technology consultant and facility medical and hospital equipment planner for the Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) program at the VA Puget Sound Medical Center, a large, 1A complexity, medical center providing primary, secondary and tertiary services.
Qualifications:Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
Basic Requirements:
Citizenship. [Be] a citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with [VA Handbook 5005, Part II,] chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3.g.)
Education and/or Experience. The individual must meet either item (1) or (2) below to meet this requirement:
  • (1) Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Engineering. To be creditable, the curriculum must be from a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), as a professional engineering curriculum. Examples of acceptable engineering degrees include: Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biomechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Biochemical Engineering. Titles may vary from educational institutions and change over time. OR,
  • (2) Certification as a Certified Clinical Engineer (CCE) and a bachelor's degree not listed in item 3.b.(1) above.
May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).
Grandfathering Provision. All persons employed in VHA in this occupation, on the effective date of this qualification standard, are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the title, series and grade held, including positive education, and/or certification/registration that are part of the basic requirements of the occupation. For employees who do not meet all the basic requirements in this standard, but who met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed to it, the following provisions apply:
  • (1) Such employees in an occupation that does not require a certification/registration, may be reassigned, promoted, or demoted within the occupation.
  • (2) Employees who are appointed on a temporary basis, prior to the effective date of the qualification standard, may not have their temporary appointment extended, or be reappointed on a temporary, or permanent basis, until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard.
  • (3) Employees initially grandfathered into this occupation, who subsequently obtain additional education and/or certification/registration, that meet all the basic requirements of this qualification standard, must maintain the required credentials as a condition of employment in the occupation.
  • (4) If an employee, who was retained in an occupation listed in 38 U.S.C. 7401(3) 4. BASIC REQUIREMENTS. 4 under this provision, leaves that occupation, the employee loses protected status, and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of reentry to the occupation.
Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Service.
English Language Proficiency: Biomedical Engineers must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 2, section D, paragraph 5a, this part.
Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements for employment listed above, the following education and experience criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates:
Biomedical Engineer GS-7 (Entry Level)
  • Experience: None beyond the basic requirements.
  • Education: Bachelor's degree or CCE certification with at least a bachelor's degree not listed in paragraph 3.b.(1).
  • Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: None beyond the basic requirements.
Biomedical Engineer GS-9 (Developmental Level 1)
  • Experience: At least [one] year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level. OR,
  • Education: Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering, or a related field of study, OR, 5 ii. Bachelor's degree, as outlined in paragraph 3.b.(1), plus two full years of progressively higher level graduate education in a related field of study, that demonstrates the KSAs for the GS-9 level assignment.
AND
  • Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
    • Knowledge of the principles, theories, concepts, and practices of the Biomedical Engineering profession.
    • Ability to interpret relevant codes, regulations, guidelines, and standards, and make recommendations to ensure compliance with medical center programs.
    • Ability to understand the operational needs of clinical services in the health care system.
    • Ability to prepare material on current technical topics and trends, for presentation to other technical staff and mid-level hospital management, and the ability to keep abreast of changes in technology.
Biomedical Engineer GS-11 (Developmental Level 2)
  • Experience: At least [one] year of experience equivalent to the next lower level, [and must fully meet the KSAs at that level.] OR,
  • Education: Ph.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in Biomedical Engineering, or a related field of engineering, OR, Bachelor's degree, plus three full years of progressively higher level graduate education in a related field of study.
AND
  • Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
    • Ability to implement and/or sustain an equipment management or biomedical research program that meets The Joint Commission (TJC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), or other applicable regulatory requirements.
    • Ability to develop material for a continuing education program for clinical or research staff, that address the principles and application of medical technology, and/or biomedical theory used in healthcare.
    • Ability to advise staff on emerging medical technology, or research procedures, while keeping abreast of changes in such technology, and utilizing the information to solve biomedical engineering problems.
    • Knowledge of basic project management principles, as applied to the healthcare setting and medical equipment, and information system implementation.
See Additional Information for the GS-12 Full Performance Level.
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-07 to GS-12.Education:Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.Employment Type: OTHER

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