Clinical Engineer at Illuminant Surgical (S22) $90K - $130K • 0.25% - 0.75% A new way of seeing inside the human body. Culver City, CA, US / Los Angeles, CA, US Full-time US citizen/visa only 3+ years About Illuminant Surgical Illuminant Surgical is building a new way of seeing inside the human body. Our breakthrough platform, Skylight™, is the first real-time anatomical projection system, displaying images directly on the patient to give doctors an x-ray vision view for safer surgeries. Illuminant Surgical was founded by two Stanford alumni with backgrounds in medicine and engineering. We’re a team of engineers, clinicians, and commercialization experts united in using our skills to make an impact on patients during the most challenging times in their lives. We’re backed by venture capital, the National Science Foundation, and the National Institutes of Health. Come help us solve tough problems at the intersection of software, hardware, and clinical practice in a beautiful office in sunny Los Angeles, CA next to the world’s leading hospitals and care centers. We hire people who take their work seriously and treat each other kindly. You’ll be joining a team where you will make a real difference. You’ll solve problems that have likely never been solved while working alongside talented, supportive teammates who challenge and inspire you. We push the limits of innovation, but we do it with humility, humor, and a shared commitment to each other’s success. We offer comprehensive healthcare benefits, 401(k), and generous equity packages. About the role 💡 Company We give doctors superpowers. Illuminant Surgical builds precision access and visualization technologies for all clinical procedures where accuracy matters, from spine surgery to cancer biopsy. Our breakthrough platform, Skylight™ is the world’s first real-time anatomical projection system that dispays images directly on the patient to give doctors an x-ray vision view for safer surgeries. Founded by two Stanford engineers and doctor, we’re a multidisciplary team of engineers, clinicians, regulatory, and business professionals united in using our skills to make an impact on patients. We’re backed by leading venture capital firms, the National Science Foundation, the National Institute on Aging, and the National Cancer Institute. Come help us solve tough problems at the intersection of software, hardware, and clinical practice in a beautiful office in sunny Culver City, CA next to the world’s leading hospitals and care centers. You’ll be joining a team where you will make a real difference. You’ll solve problems that have likely never been solved while working alongside talented, supportive teammates who challenge and inspire you. We push the limits of innovation, but we do it with humility, humor, and a shared commitment to each other’s success. We offer comprehensive healthcare benefits, 401(k), and generous equity packages. Learn more at illuminant.ai 💼 The Role We are seeking a highly motivated Clinical Engineer to lead the development, operation, and management of a state-of-the-art bioskills laboratory. This role will focus on supporting cadaveric testing, validation of medical devices, and research initiatives that involve radiological test equipment. The successful candidate will combine engineering expertise with scientific research skills, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards while also contributing to scientific documentation and grant applications. The ideal candidate is intrinsically motivated by biomechanical research and thrives in a hands-on role that requires both technical precision and practical problem-solving, whether that means working directly with cadaveric specimens, setting up complex test equipment, or troubleshooting experimental challenges. Just as importantly, they bring strong collaboration skills and excel at working across multifunctional groups, including engineers, clinicians, and researchers, to drive impactful outcomes in medical innovation. To excel in this role, you will have worked in academic or industry bioskills lab in the past and have strong scientific mindset and communication abilities. 📝 Responsibilities Bioskills Lab Management (~30% effort) Establish, organize, and maintain the bioskills lab for cadaveric and preclinical testing. Oversee daily lab operations, including scheduling, setup, and teardown of experiments. Ensure compliance with health, safety, ethical, and biosafety and radiological safety regulations. Technical & Scientific Work (~30% effort) Operate and maintain radiological and imaging equipment used in validation and testing procedures. Contribute to the design and execute experimental protocols for device evaluation Document procedures, testing outcomes, and technical validations in compliance with regulatory and scientific standards Cross-Functional Collaboration (~30% effort) Work closely with R&D, regulatory, and clinical teams to ensure alignment of testing protocols with company goals. Research & Grant Development (~10% effort) Collaborate with internal and external researchers, clinicians, and engineers to design and conduct studies. Support preparation of grant applications, including drafting technical/scientific content, experimental design, and validation data. Author and contribute to scientific reports, publications, and presentations. 🏆 Qualifications Required Must reside in Los Angeles Metropolitan Area or be willing to relocate. This is an in-person role. There is no remote option. Bachelor’s degree in life sciences and/or engineering OR trade school certification (IE, prior working experiences as a surgical technologist or related field) Deep experiences in handling and preparation cadaveric specimen Strong understanding of biosafety and ethical compliance in preclinical/cadaveric research. Excellent project management and organizational skills. Strong technical writing and documentation abilities. Collaborative mindset with ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced research environment. Can meet the Physical Demands: Required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl Required to regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds Bonus Published author in peer-authored journals Experience in using imaging devices such as fluoroscopy, mobile CT scanners, and ultrasound. Interview Process 1. Resume + Materials Review - We'll get you a decision to move to a phone screen or to pass for now within 2 days. A resume, and compilation of previous works would be very helpful for us to decide if a fit is good. 2. Initial Phone Screen - We'll get to know each other. We'll ask general questions on your background, and we'll share more about what we're doing and what you'll be working on. 3. Technical Interview (1-2 Rounds) - Generally open discussions on technical topics you'll be working on. 4. Culture Interview - Meet the whole team and talk about how and why you do your work. 5. Reference Calls (1-2 References) + Background Checks