- Robot type
- Surgical and Medical
- Location
- Santa CruzCaliforniaUSA
- Job type
- Hardware
- Posted
- Jun 8, 2026
Senior Clinical Development Engineer
Job description
At Capstan Medical, we’re building one of the most exciting and innovative companies in medtech—developing a first-of-its-kind robotic platform for minimally invasive heart valve treatment. Our team combines surgical robotics, catheter-based delivery, and next-generation implants to transform complex procedures into safer, lower-stress solutions for patients and clinicians alike. As a highly collaborative, hands-on team, we move fast, wear multiple hats, and believe the best ideas can come from anyone.
Based in Santa Cruz, our unique workspace blends cutting-edge Bay Area innovation with a lifestyle-driven environment near trails, beaches, and open space—creating the perfect place to do…
Job responsibilities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, test, and refine medical robotics systems for transcatheter structural heart procedures.
- Conduct pre-clinical evaluations and assessments to validate the safety, efficacy, and performance of Capstan Medical’s technology.
- Collaborate with clinical field team to model Support clinical trials by implementing and monitoring data collection processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and ethical standards.
- Analyze and interpret clinical data to identify trends, insights, and potential areas for improvement.
- Collaborate with physicians, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals to gather feedback and insights for product refinement.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements and best practices in medical robotics and transcatheter structural heart procedures, and apply this knowledge to enhance Capstan Medical’s technology.
- Assist in the preparation of technical documentation, including reports, publications, and presentations.
Job requirements
- Strong understanding of medical robotics and transcatheter structural heart procedures, with a focus on minimally invasive interventions.
- Proficiency in DICOM analysis software.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data sets.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, healthcare professionals, and stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements, including FDA guidelines for medical device development, is a plus.
- Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in the medical device industry, particularly in clinical development, is highly desirable.
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