Senior R&D Design Engineer Jobs in Santa Rosa, CA

Join our innovative, patient-focused Research & Development team as a Sr. R&D Engineer at Endologix! 

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.

What sets us apart is not just our technology, but our culture. At Endologix, we foster a forward-thinking, mission-driven environment where every team member plays a vital role in advancing patient care. Our core values guide how we operate. As for our people? We empower them with the tools, trust, and continuous learning they need to grow. If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference in healthcare, you’ll find purpose and belonging here.

Our Core Values are the guiding principles informing our choices and actions, because our customers and patients depend on us:

• Patient Outcomes Drive Us: We improve lives with every advancement we deliver.
• Integrity Defines Us: We do what’s right, stay transparent, prioritize quality, and own our actions.
• Innovation Advances Us: We stay curious, adaptable, and push boundaries.
• Boldness Propels Us: We take smart risks and are unafraid in our pursuit of excellence.
• Collaboration Unites Us: We partner across teams and with physicians to drive exceptional results.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We’re looking for a Sr. R&D Engineer to join our Research & Development team. In this role, you’ll provide advanced technical leadership to support the lifecycle management, enhancement, and sustaining engineering of commercially available stent grafts and catheter-based delivery systems. This role drives design improvements, evaluates product performance, and ensures compliance with regulatory and quality system requirements to support product safety, reliability, and patient outcomes.

In addition, the Sr. R&D Engineer contributes to the design and development of next-generation stent graft and delivery system technologies, supporting activities from concept and feasibility through verification, validation, and commercialization. Working cross-functionally with Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Clinical, and physician partners, this role applies engineering expertise, analytical rigor, and sound judgment to solve complex technical challenges and advance Endologix’s innovation and business objectives.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Lead the development and execution of rigorous, science-based testing strategies, drafting comprehensive test plans (e.g., experimental design, statistical analyses) and detailed reports that ensure design robustness, regulatory compliance, and ultimately improved patient outcomes.
• Conceptualize, develop, validate, and continuously refine test methods to support product design, verification and validation (V&V), and global regulatory submissions, demonstrating integrity through accurate, transparent, and defensible data practices.
• Partner with New Product Development (NPD) teams to support component qualification and the creation and maintenance of Product Development Process (PDP) deliverables (e.g., Design Specifications, FMEAs, Traceability Matrices), ensuring alignment with quality system requirements and design control standards.
• Document all work in accordance with GMPs, SOPs, and the company’s quality system, maintaining audit readiness and full traceability in support of regulatory expectations and organizational integrity.
• Provide technical leadership and clear direction while collaborating effectively with senior management, engineers, technicians, and cross-functional stakeholders to drive project milestones and successful commercialization.
• Evaluate and influence designs for new products, product enhancements, components, assemblies, and tooling—balancing innovation with risk mitigation and manufacturability considerations.
• Conduct thorough failure investigations, root cause analyses, and technical risk assessments to identify hazards and implement effective mitigations within Design and Process FMEAs.
• Collaborate closely with R&D, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Quality, and Clinical teams to resolve complex technical issues, support sustaining engineering activities, and ensure continued product performance and safety in the field.
• Proactively identify opportunities for product improvement, process optimization, and cost efficiencies while maintaining a bold yet thoughtful approach to risk and innovation.
• Serve as a technical mentor to junior engineers and technicians, fostering a culture of curiosity, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Engage with physician partners and external stakeholders, when appropriate, to ensure product designs reflect real-world clinical needs and deliver meaningful patient impact.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned, supporting team objectives and advancing departmental and organizational goals.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

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 of experience 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:

• Advanced Engineering Expertise: Strong foundation in mechanical and/or biomedical engineering principles with demonstrated experience in medical device design, verification and validation, and sustaining engineering activities.
• Patient-Centered Design Mindset: Applies engineering rigor with a clear understanding that product performance, safety, and reliability directly impact patient outcomes; consistently prioritizes risk mitigation and clinical effectiveness.
• Regulatory & Quality Systems Acumen: Deep working knowledge of FDA Quality System Regulations, ISO 13485, design controls, risk management (ISO 14971), and GMP requirements; demonstrates integrity through meticulous documentation and defensible data practices.
• Experimental Design & Statistical Analysis: Proficiency in developing robust test strategies, applying statistical tools, interpreting complex datasets, and drawing sound technical conclusions to support regulatory submissions and engineering decisions.
• Risk Assessment & Failure Analysis: Skilled in conducting FMEAs, root cause investigations, hazard analyses, and implementing effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Innovation & Technical Curiosity: Demonstrates adaptability and creative problem-solving; challenges assumptions, explores new approaches, and advances product and process improvements while balancing technical and regulatory constraints.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Effectively partners with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Clinical, and external stakeholders; fosters alignment and drives shared accountability for results.
• Technical Leadership & Influence: Provides clear technical direction, mentors junior engineers and technicians, and confidently presents complex information to leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Project & Time Management: Manages multiple priorities in a fast-paced development environment; delivers high-quality work within established timelines and project milestones.
• Communication Excellence: Communicates technical concepts clearly and concisely in written reports, protocols, presentations, and cross-functional discussions.
• Bold & Accountable Decision-Making: Exercises sound engineering judgment, takes thoughtful risks when appropriate, and owns outcomes with transparency and accountability.

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 $100,000/yr-$115,000/yr
• Discretionary bonus
• Equity participation as approved by Board of Directors (4-year vesting schedule)
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Flexible Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and/or Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays, and flexible time off that is available for Exempt employees)
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match

Plus:

• Employee wellness initiatives, mental health resources, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee recognition programs and awards
• Commuter benefits or transportation stipends

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & VETERAN INCLUSION:

Endologix LLC is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action 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. As a federal contractor, Endologix LLC is committed to taking affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.