Boundary Condition Specialist

We are looking for a Boundary Condition Specialist to join the Peripheral Design Assurance Architect team in the Medical Products Division. In this role, you will apply expertise in biomechanics, anatomy, and physiology to advance understanding of device-tissue interactions and cardiovascular mechanics that impact medical device performance. You will design and lead investigations that translatein vivo boundary conditions into engineering inputs, enabling the development of safe, effective, and durable medical devices. Through collaboration with cross-functional teams, you will guide technical decisions that shape product design and clinical outcomes.

This position will be located at our facility in Flagstaff or Phoenix, Arizona, with the possibility of a hybrid work arrangement.

• Establish and refine anatomic, physiological, and biomechanical boundary conditions (i.e., in vivo use conditions) to aid in the design, development, and testing of Gore cardiovascular medical devices
• Collaborate cross-functionally to translate needs into actionable boundary conditions study designs
• Serve as a subject matter expert for boundary conditions within cross-functional product development teams
• Communicate and document technical information and risks clearly and concisely for a variety of audiences
• Generate proposals for closing gaps in existing data, drive cross functional alignment, then plan and drive execution of appropriate clinical, cadaveric, in-silico, and/or in-vitro studies to gather Boundary Conditions data
• Use 3D image processing software to segment clinical imaging and quantify vascular and device geometry and deformations
• Write and defend scientifically rigorous boundary condition reports that are used by new product development teams for assessing the safety and durability of new medical products
• Manage Boundary Conditions data traceability, organization, and intellectual property enabling downstream use and compliance
• Partner with Engineering, Product Specialists, Statisticians, and Computational Modeling to translate in vivo boundary conditions to simulation and benchtop test boundary conditions for new product development efforts
• Maintain awareness of newly published vascular boundary conditions data and new techniques for quantifying vascular motion

• Bachelor's in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with a minimum 5 years of related experience; OR we will consider other science, medicine, or technology degrees with transferable knowledge
• Proficiency with computational or analytical tools used in biomechanics analysis (e.g. Python, MATLAB, image analysis, CAD or simulation tools)
• Strong capability in experimental design and results interpretation, applying the scientific method to investigate and resolve key uncertainties in new product development
• Demonstrated ability to influence and align cross-functional stakeholders
• Proven ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams, integrating perspectives from diverse stakeholders
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable insights for technical and business stakeholders
• Able to communicate complex concepts clearly to a diverse audience through technical reports, presentations, and cross-functional discussions
• Ability to translate complex technical questions into testable hypotheses and structured experiments, including development of study methods and protocols
• Ability to clearly defend experimental methods, results and conclusions using sound scientific reasoning and data-driven evidence
• Ability to travel up to 10%

• Advanced degree (MS, PhD, etc.) in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• Experience translating biomechanical, anatomical, or physiological insights into medical device design requirements or engineering decisions
• Understanding of vascular hemodynamics, tissue mechanics, and device-tissue interactions

This position offers a hybrid work arrangement in the country from which the Associate is employed. Eligibility is dependent on the responsibilities of the role and business needs, and the Associate must agree to comply with Gore's work arrangement policies.