(Senior) Project Engineer - Surgical Navigation Platforms

At the forefront of health technology for over 35 years, Munich-based Brainlab digitizes medical workflows, from diagnosis to therapy, to offer clinicians and patients better treatment possibilities. Our innovative digital ecosystem forms the basis for modern healthcare technology in 4000 hospitals in 120 countries.

Our key to success is our creative, talented and hard-working team, which consists of around 2000 dedicated and inspiring individuals in 25 locations worldwide. To succeed in reaching our targets, we are seeking committed colleagues who can stand behind our core values curious, authentic and useful.

Our R&D team develops the next generation of Brainlab image-guided surgery and Digital O.R. platforms. These innovative medical devices form the physical foundation for Brainlab current and future software solutions and must meet the highest standards of safety, performance, and regulatory compliance.

As a Senior Project Engineer, you take technical ownership of development projects within our surgical navigation portfolio. Your drive the development from concept through verification to a certified medical product, working in close collaboration with hardware, software, quality, and external partners. The role combines hands-on engineering, technical leadership, and project coordination in a regulated medical device environment.

Depending on experience level, the scope of responsibility may be adjusted. Junior or mid-level engineers with strong technical fundamentals and high development potential may also be considered and will be supported accordingly.

Key responsibilities:

Take technical leadership and contribute to decision-making with targeted creativity and technical expertise

Drive the product requirements engineering process by translating stakeholder input into compliant system, software, and hardware requirements

Define, evaluate, and review technical concepts and architectures across disciplines (systems, software, electronics and mechanics)

Coordinate internal and external development activities, including suppliers, development partners, and test houses

Plan and support prototype build-up, component qualification, and design iterations

Define, execute, and document verification activities; coordinate interdisciplinary troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis; and drive bug fixes or redesigns toward specification compliance

Contribute substantially to design and development documentation according to applicable regulations and standards

Act as a technical interface between several contributors, including hardware, software, quality management, and project management

You will work at the intersection of our platform development team, multiple software teams, regulatory functions, international suppliers and development partners. Clear communication, technical judgment, and structured decision-making are essential to succeed in this role.

University degree in medical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, software engineering, physics, or a comparable technical field

Several years of experience in medical device or regulated product development

Solid understanding of system-level thinking and interdisciplinary development

Experience contributing to development projects within cross-functional teams

Strong technical skills with the ability to discuss details with engineers and align with management on high-level goals

Experience with development documentation and verification activities in regulated environments

Excellent communication skills in English and German

What sets you apart:

You enjoy taking technical responsibility and driving topics to closure

You are comfortable navigating complex systems and regulatory constraints

You combine analytical thinking with a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset

You communicate clearly across disciplines and organizational boundaries

You are motivated to grow—either as a senior technical contributor or toward broader technical leadership

We are also glad to interview engaged graduates who want to develop themselves in a successful and international company.

A mutually-supportive, international team

Meaningful work with a lasting impact on medical technology

30 vacation days, plus December 24th and December 31st

Flexible working hours as well as hybrid work model within Germany

Bike leasing via cooperation partner "BikeLeasing"

Parking garage and safe underground bike storage

Award-winning subsidized company restaurant and in-house cafes

Variety-rich fitness program in our ultra-modern 360m2 company gym

Regular after work, team, and company events

Comprehensive training and continuing education opportunities

Ready to apply? We look forward to receiving your online application including your first available start date and desired salary.

Contact person: Elisabeth Karro