Industrial Product Design Engineer, Ariadne Labs

The Innovation Platform and Home Hospital Program are seeking an experienced Industrial Product Design Engineer to work on the home-based drone program. This position will lead the design and physical creation of the packaging needed to safely and effectively deliver payloads for various use cases via a drone. This person will work closely with the entire team - clinicians, design specialists, implementation specialists, systems engineers, and other research administration and support staff - to design and create the detailed patient and clinician experience.

The individual in this role should have experience and be well-versed in 3-D CAD software, 3-D printing, modeling, building, software development, and UI/UX. This position is a hybrid role requiring at least 3 days a week in our Boston office (this may increase during phases of the project that are focused on building products). This role requires an individual who is skilled at working collaboratively within a matrix organization to collaborate with individuals across disciplines. This individual will report to the Director of the Innovation Platform and will also be supported by the Science and Technology Platform and Home Hospital Program to successfully integrate into the Lab and project.

Summary:

Responsible for leading and contributing to cutting-edge research projects that advance medical knowledge and support the development of innovative healthcare technologies by designing, implementing, and optimizing experimental setups, as well as collaborating with researchers, physicians, and other interdisciplinary teams.

Essential Functions

Lead research projects, collaborating with principal investigators and research teams to define project objectives, milestones, and timelines.

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, technicians, and researchers involved in the projects.

Design, develop, and optimize experimental setups and devices that address specific research questions and support data collection and analysis.

Implement data acquisition systems and software for experimental data collection and analysis.

Collaborate with researchers to process and interpret data, applying statistical methods and engineering tools to draw meaningful conclusions.

Oversee the maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment and instruments.

Collaborate with physicians, researchers, and other healthcare professionals to integrate engineering solutions into medical research and healthcare applications.

Develop prototypes and conduct validation studies to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and safety of engineered systems and devices.

Education
Master's Degree Related Field of Study required or Doctorate Related Field of Study preferred

Experience
Research Engineering Experience 3-5 years required

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop product design ideas that incorporate various end user needs - patients and clinicians and are feasible within the scope of the project.

• Conduct user product research at all phases of the design process.

• Identify and address product design challenges and advise the project team on the limitations and opportunities of product design and engineering to implement various use cases.

• Create detailed product designs, including 3D models and build prototypes, and final products, using CAD software, 3D printing, and other tools.

• Test, solicit feedback, and iterate on product designs and prototypes.

• Coordinate and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders (e.g., clinicians, drone operators, software and systems engineers) to ensure payload designs and the built products support end-to-end integration, real-world testing, and regulatory compliance.

• Contribute to payload development that supports embedded diagnostics, secure data handling, and integration with broader drone and data systems architecture.

• Design, build, and iterate packaging solutions for drone-based medical payloads with attention to usability, safety, environmental conditions, and regulatory compliance (e.g., FAA, HIPAA), supporting real-world testing and deployment.

• Develop products for commercialization and scale.

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of engineering principles, materials science, manufacturing processes, and CAD software. (Examples of past work may be requested)

• Ability to visualize ideas, sketch, and create 3-D models.

• Strong craftsmanship skills using a variety of materials and machines/tools and interfaces to build final products. (Examples of past work may be requested)

• Ability to identify and solve problems creatively.

• Demonstrated experience working with interdisciplinary teams, including software and embedded systems engineers, to support integrated hardware-software solutions.

• Ability to prototype and test physical components in coordination with software teams, including iterative improvement based on real-world testing.

• Excellent self-management skills, including the ability to work independently and problem solve proactively.

• Logical and rigorous thinker, able to integrate new information rapidly, comprehend large amounts of information, draw conclusions, and clearly communicate key findings

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively in partnership and in team settings with colleagues of varying backgrounds and expertise

• Effective relationship building skills with external partners, clients or customers

Compensation is flexible and will be aligned with the candidate's background and relevant experience