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Strong engineering / physics first principles * Experience with ultrasound metrology * Experience with acoustic modeling software * Strong understanding of biomedical applications of ultrasound * A ...

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How much do ultrasound engineering jobs pay per week?

As of Jul 16, 2026, the average weekly pay for ultrasound engineering in the United States is $1,889.87, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,221.15 and $2,442.31 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Ultrasound Engineering vs Sonography?

AspectUltrasound EngineeringSonography
Required CredentialsEngineering degree, certifications in ultrasound technologyMedical degree, sonography certification
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, medical device companiesHospitals, clinics, diagnostic centers
Industry UsageDesign and develop ultrasound equipmentOperate ultrasound machines for patient diagnosis

Ultrasound Engineering focuses on designing and developing ultrasound technology, requiring engineering credentials. Sonography involves operating ultrasound devices to perform medical imaging, requiring medical certifications. Both roles are integral to the ultrasound industry but differ in their primary functions and work environments.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Ultrasound Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Ultrasound Engineer, you need a solid background in electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, or a related field, with knowledge of medical imaging technologies. Familiarity with diagnostic ultrasound systems, troubleshooting software, and certifications such as Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) are often required. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help in resolving technical issues and collaborating with healthcare professionals. These skills and qualifications are critical to ensure the safety, reliability, and optimal performance of ultrasound equipment in clinical environments.

What is ultrasound engineering?

Ultrasound engineering is a specialized field that focuses on the design, development, and maintenance of ultrasound equipment used in medical imaging and diagnostics. Professionals in this area work on improving the technology behind ultrasonic devices, including transducers and imaging software, to provide clearer and more accurate images for healthcare providers. They may also be involved in research, testing, and troubleshooting to ensure the safety and efficiency of these devices. This field combines principles of electrical, mechanical, and biomedical engineering.

What are some common challenges ultrasound engineers face when collaborating with clinical teams?

Ultrasound engineers often work closely with clinical teams to ensure equipment meets both technical and patient care standards. A common challenge is translating technical specifications into practical solutions that fit clinical workflows. Balancing regulatory compliance with user-friendly design and integrating feedback from sonographers or physicians can require strong communication and problem-solving skills. Additionally, engineers may need to troubleshoot issues in a fast-paced clinical setting, requiring adaptability and a collaborative mindset.
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Sr. Principal Ultrasound Engineer, Mounds View, MN

Sr. Principal Ultrasound Engineer, Mounds View, MN

Medtronic

Moundsview, MN

$133K - $183K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago


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7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 172 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 27 Jul 2026


Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first - developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.

A Day in the LifeMedtronic is seeking a Senior Principal Ultrasound Engineer to serve as a recognized technical leader in ultrasound and acoustic design. This individual Medtronic is seeking a Senior Principal Ultrasound Engineer to serve as a recognized technical leader in ultrasound and acoustic design. This individual will set architectural direction, drive innovation through model-based design, and collaborate with external experts to integrate ultrasound with the Affera platform. They will also be responsible for building internal ultrasound engineering talent while shaping next-generation diagnostic and therapeutic ultrasound platforms. This role is based onsite in Mounds View, MN and will require up to 25% travel time.

Key Responsibilities
- Define and own transducer architecture, balancing acoustic performance, power, thermal, cost, form factor, and regulatory constraints.
-Establishtechnical roadmaps that align with multi-year product and platform strategies.
- Lead architectural trade-off studies and make build/buy/partner recommendations for critical subsystems
-Provide technical oversight of key suppliers and contract manufacturers

Cross-Functional Influence and Mentorship
- Partner with senior leaders in firmware, software, algorithms, systems, regulatory, and clinical to align technical direction.
- Lead design reviews, architectural reviews, and technical risk reviews across programs.
- Mentor and coach engineers; actively develop technical career paths and build organizational depth.
- Influence hiring, technical onboarding, and competency development for the broader engineering community.

Innovation, IP, and External Engagement
- Drive innovation pipelines, generate patentable IP, and grow Medtronic's ultrasound patent portfolio.
- Contribute to publications in peer-reviewed venues (posters, abstracts, journal articles)representMedtronic at industry conferences whenappropriate.
- Engage with academic partners, key suppliers, and standards bodies (IEC, AIUM, IEEE) to shape technology direction.

Quality, Compliance, and Manufacturing
- Serve as a technical authority during regulatory submissions and audits.

Level Expectations

-Excellent collaboration and communication skills with internal (cross-functional and leadership) and external partners

- Recognized internally (and ideally, externally) as a subject matter expert in ultrasound transducers and system architecture
-Operateswith broad autonomy on the most complex, ambiguous, and high-impact technical challenges.
- Influences technical strategy across multiple programs, business units, or operating units.
- Mentors principal, senior, and staff engineers; develops the next generation of technical leaders.
-RepresentsMedtronic in industry forums, standards bodies, academic collaborations, and key supplier engagements.

Minimum Qualifications

-Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline with 10+ years of relevant experience; orMaster'sdegree with 8+ years; or PhD with 6+ years.

Preferred Qualifications

- PhD ina relevantdiscipline with publications in ultrasound, acoustics, or medical imaging.

-Expertisewith piezoelectric arrays, CMUTs, and/or PMUTs, including FEA-driven co-design with electronics.
-Demonstratedarchitectural ownership of ultrasound transducers and system interfaces across multiple product generations.
- Deep, hands-on experience with ultrasound system and electronics simulation software, including several of the following:
- Field II and k-Wavefor acoustic field, beam pattern, and pulse-echo simulation
- FOCUSfor transducer and acoustic propagation modeling
-PZFlex/OnScalefor piezoelectric transducer and coupled acoustic-structural FEA
- COMSOLMultiphysics formultiphysicsmodeling of transducers and acoustic media
- ANSYS(Mechanical, HFSS,SIwave,Icepak) for structural, electromagnetic, signal/power integrity, and thermal analysis
- Proven ability to lead technical teams, mentor senior engineers, and influence without direct authority.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experiencepresenting toexecutive leadership and external stakeholders.
- Experience leading ASIC or custom silicon programs for ultrasoundfront-ends, knowledge in back-end digital design, including high-speed digital interfaces and digital beamforming.
- Patents in ultrasound electronics, beamforming, or transducer integration.
- Direct experience with advanced beamforming architectures (synthetic aperture, plane-wave, coherent compounding, adaptive beamforming, micro-beamforming).
- Exposure to multiple ultrasound modalities such as cart-based diagnostic, point-of-care, intracardiac echo (ICE), intravascular ultrasound (IVUS), endoscopic, or therapeutic/HIFU systems.
- Experience building and scaling technical organizations across geographies.

For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

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Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$176,800.00 - $265,200.00This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance,Health Savings Account,Healthcare Flexible Spending Account,Life insurance, Long-term disability leave,Dependent daycare spending account,Tuition assistance/reimbursement, andSimple Steps (global well-being program).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees:Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match,Short-term disability,Paid time off,Paid holidays,Employee Stock Purchase Plan,Employee Assistance Program,Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), andCapital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

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Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

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