Sr. Development Engineer

Senior Development Engineer - VB VisionLocation: Allendale, NJ or Leesburg, VA (Up to 15% Travel Required)Company: VB SpineLooking for a career where your work truly matters? At VB Spine, you’ll be part of a mission-focused team that supports surgeons during life-changing spinal procedures. We’re the largest privately held spine company and among the largest family-owned medical technology companies in the world, dedicated to innovation, surgeon partnerships, and improving patient outcomes in spine care. As a Senior Development Engineer - VB Vision in our R&D function within the Spine division, you’ll play a key role in the development of advanced VB Vision platforms, working on mechanical and electro-mechanical components as well as the integration of surgical instrumentation with next-generation visualization and navigation technologies.What You’ll DoInterface with surgeons to gather clinical input, evaluate concepts, and translate customer needs into design requirements and specificationsCollaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing, and Project Management) to advance new product development projects from concept through commercializationDesign, develop, modify, evaluate, and verify mechanical and electro-mechanical components and subsystems for medical devicesLead portions of product development projects and execute assigned workstreams with minimal supervisionDevelop verification and validation strategies, execute testing, and generate supporting documentation in accordance with design controlsParticipate in cadaver labs to evaluate product performance and usabilityDevelop prototypes and work with suppliers on design feasibility, DFM, and manufacturability assessmentsPrepare and review technical documentation, including Design History File (DHF) deliverables, invention disclosures, and patent applicationsPresent technical work and recommendations in design reviews and cross-functional meetingsSupport product transfer to manufacturing and commercialization activitiesApply strong engineering judgment to solve technical problems of moderate complexityWhat You BringBachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline (Master’s degree preferred)2+ years of product development experience (medical device industry strongly preferred)Experience with spinal implants, surgical instruments, navigation, robotics, or electro-mechanical systems is a plusProficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks or Creo preferred)Working knowledge of FDA design controls, risk management (ISO 14971), and regulated product development processes (ISO 13485)Experience developing design requirements, verification plans, protocols, and reportsAbility to understand interactions between mechanical, electrical, and software subsystemsStrong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentWhy VB Spine?We believe in growing talent from within. At VB Spine, join a high-performing R&D team where you’ll contribute to the development of cutting-edge VB Vision technologies that are transforming spinal surgery and improving patient outcomes.CompensationPay for this role is competitive and based on experience, qualifications, and performance. The typical pay range for this position is $100,000.00 - $110,000.00 annually, with potential for bonuses and incentives plus benefits. Final compensation is determined on a case-by-case basis and considers a variety of factors including experience level, technical expertise, and market conditions.Benefits IncludeComprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance401(k) with company matchPaid time off (PTO) and holidaysOngoing training and professional development opportunitiesOpportunity to grow within a fast-paced, dynamic company