About the role#
As a Urology R&D Software Engineering Co-op, you will gain hands-on experience designing, developing, and testing software for next-generation medical devices. You will work alongside experienced engineers on Class II and Class III medical devices, including advanced capital equipment and active implantable technologies. This role provides exposure to the full software development life cycle, from system architecture and requirements definition to implementation, testing, and deployment.
What you'll do#
- Contribute to the architecture, development, and deployment of software and system solutions.
- Support the implementation of efficient, maintainable software development processes, tools, and workflows.
- Participate in new product development activities to advance medical technologies toward regulatory approval and commercial launch.
- Evaluate technical challenges, analyze data, and recommend solutions.
- Prepare technical reports and documentation to communicate engineering results and findings.
- Assist in troubleshooting product and process challenges related to software design, materials, and manufacturing.
- Support the development and execution of test procedures.
- Assist in training technicians and operators in new processes.
- Contribute to new product concepts and software designs, including opportunities to submit innovative ideas.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Process Development, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, and Marketing.
- Participate in engineering projects aligned with business needs and your technical interests.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's or graduate degree in software engineering, electrical engineering, systems engineering, or biomedical engineering.
- Expected graduation date between Fall/Winter 2027 and Spring 2030.
- Eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship.
- Available to participate for the full duration of the co-op from January 11 through August 6 or August 13, 2027.
- Experience with safety-critical software development life cycles.
- Experience collaborating with project managers and subject matter experts to execute functional milestones.
- Familiarity with AI productivity tools or software development tools like GitHub Copilot or Claude Code.
- Professional experience using at least one programming language such as C, C++, C#, or Python.
- Familiarity with medical device risk assessment methodologies like DFMEA and hazard analysis.
- Experience with tools such as Git, Bitbucket, Jira, Jenkins, and Cockpit.
- Familiarity with medical device cybersecurity activities including threat modeling and vulnerability assessments.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid co-op position.
- The role follows a hybrid work model, requiring presence in the office at least three to four days per week.
- Locations: Marlborough, Massachusetts or Maple Grove, Minnesota.
- Reliable transportation to the office is required.
About Boston Scientific
Boston Scientific manufactures medical devices and technologies for patients globally. The company develops tools for diagnosing and treating conditions in areas such as cardiovascular, respiratory, and neurological health. It operates as a public company with over 54,000 employees. The headquarters is located in Marlborough, Massachusetts.
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