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(Advanced / Senior) Project Engineer for Systems Engineering
Brainlab INC · 🇺🇸 Waldkirch, BW, DE
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 7 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 1 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Brainlab INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles2 certified filings for “Project Manager” (Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers) in IL: $84k–$91k, median $87k. Most were filed at wage level II (100%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 7 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 1 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
• Lead systems engineering activities throughout the medical device development lifecycle, from concept development to product launch and sustaining engineering. • Define, analyze, and maintain system requirements while ensuring end-to-end traceability through design, verification, and validation. • Drive cross-functional collaboration between engineering, quality, regulatory, clinical, and manufacturing stakeholders. • Evaluate technical concepts, system architectures, and design solutions to ensure product performance, reliability, and patient safety. • Coordinate risk management, design reviews, verification and validation activities, and technical assessments. • Support regulatory submissions and compliance activities in accordance with MDR, FDA, and other applicable regulatory requirements. • Manage technical risks, drive problem-solving activities, and ensure successful project execution with respect to scope, timeline, and quality objectives. • Serve as a technical expert and mentor within interdisciplinary development teams. • Master’s degree in Physics, Medical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical or scientific discipline. • Several years of experience in medical device development, systems engineering, or R&D. • Proven track record of leading complex medical device development projects across the full product lifecycle. • Strong expertise in requirements engineering, design control, verification & validation, and risk management. • Sound understanding of medical device regulations and standards, including MDR and FDA requirements. • Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills combined with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams. • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and project leadership capabilities. • Fluent in English; German language skills are an advantage. • Preferred Qualifications : Experience with FDA submissions, clinical evaluation, usability engineering, human factors engineering, electrical or electromechanical systems, and technical leadership within cross-functional development teams. The ideal candidate is passionate about innovative medical technologies and has a strong interest in: Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM), Neurosurgery and Spine Surgery, Thyroid and ENT Surgery, Neurophysiological monitoring, signal acquisition, and measurement systems • 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 • Regular team, and company events • Internal company fitness program • Comprehensive training and continuing education opportunities offered by Brainlab • TOP 100 innovator and employer of the future 2022 Ready to apply? We look forward to receiving your online application including your first available start date and desired salary. Contact person: Elisabeth Karro