Technical Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific and technical leadership for a large-scale project developing a wearable, multimodal maternal–fetal monitoring system.
• Build and maintain working relationships with clinical collaborators, including maternal-fetal medicine specialists and neonatologists.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact between CMU lead labs and external academic and industry partners.
• Provide high-level technical oversight to ensure the coherence of system architecture and project timelines across all partners.
• Identify technical risks and gaps early, recommending prioritization or scope adjustments to the PI.
• Support technical content for regulatory planning, including FDA Q-submissions and milestone reviews.
• Mentor graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and research staff on experimental design and data interpretation.
• Contribute to scientific output, including manuscripts, abstracts, and grant proposals.

Requirements

• PhD in biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, biophysics, neuroscience, applied physics, or a related field.
• Multiple years of post-PhD research experience in a relevant laboratory or R&D setting.
• Technical depth in sensing modalities such as diffuse optics, EEG/EMG/ECG, ultrasound, or photoacoustics.
• Proven track record of substantive scientific output through peer-reviewed publications or conference presentations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical details for clinical partners.
• Successful completion of a background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience coordinating multi-institutional or international research collaborations.
• Familiarity with clinical research, IRB processes, and regulated medical device development (e.g., 510(k), PMA, De Novo).
• Experience interfacing with federal sponsors such as NIH, DARPA, or ARPA-H on milestone-driven programs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous retirement savings program with employer contributions.
• Tuition benefits and ample paid time off.
• Access to fitness center facilities and a Family Concierge Team.
• Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass.

About the Company

Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university renowned for its interdisciplinary approach to solving complex challenges. The Biomedical Engineering Department at CMU emphasizes the integration of engineering principles with biomedical sciences to create impactful technologies that improve patient care and advance global medical innovation.