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Job Description Summary
As an Advanced Technology Architect (m/f/d) in our Women’s Health Ultrasound segment, you will be the technical leader shaping next‑generation imaging solutions for Voluson scanners. Your innovations will elevate clinical standards and advance our vision:
“Building a world where healthcare has no limits.”
You will guide the design, development, and integration of complex ultrasound systems - spanning hardware, software, signal processing, and clinical applications. You will leverage deep expertise in medical ultrasound imaging and strong ties to the research community. Your work will drive breakthroughs in B Mode and Flow algorithms, translating clinical insights into impactful software solutions. You will be part of the Advanced Technology and Innovation team within the global Voluson engineering team, based in Zipf, Austria.
At GE HealthCare, our machines, our software, our solutions, our services, and our people make a genuine difference to medical professionals and patients all over the world. That’s because we never lose sight of what healthcare really needs—the human touch.
What You’ll Do:
Technical Leadership
* Lead early‑stage product development: feasibility studies, simulations, and algorithm design for tissue imaging (B Mode, M Mode) and flow measurement (PW, CFM, PD, Vector Doppler, Microvascular).
* Mentor a team of specialized experts and drive technical excellence across the engineering organization.
* Set technical direction for imaging and flow pipelines (from single channel to display), owning architecture, image quality strategy, performance targets, and risk posture across releases.
Collaboration & Strategy
* Partner with systems engineering, clinical product management, and internal/external academic and industrial R&D teams.
* Guide development of architecture and specifications for next‑generation ultrasound systems.
* Evaluate emerging research for clinical relevance and implementation feasibility; shape long‑term R&D strategy.
Innovation
* Generate patents, assess third‑party technologies, and guide make/buy decisions.
* Define and drive technology partnerships and academic collaborations.
What You Bring
* Advanced degree in electrical engineering, technical physics or a related field, with preference to candidates holding a PhD in the field of medical ultrasound imaging and several years in medical ultrasound imaging after doctorate.
* Deep experience and proven track record of innovation in ultrasound beamforming, B‑mode processing pipelines, the physics of ultrasound, and flow modes (PW, CFM, PD, Vector Doppler, Microvascular).
* Strong coding skills: production‑grade C++ and GPU code/DirectX), plus MATLAB/Python for prototyping.
* Track record of leading complex real‑time systems to release (architecture ownership, performance optimization, and cross‑functional alignment).
* Experience working within medical‑device QMS (design controls, verification/validation, documentation discipline).
* Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence and drive innovation in a dynamic team environment.
What We Offer
* We offer a role specific compensation and a competitive salary and fringe benefit package reflecting your profile and experience.
* In Austria we are required to state the minimum pay. For this position, the annual compensation package starts at € 80,000. We will be pleased to discuss the appropriate effective salary based on your qualifications and experience.
* An exciting and diverse range of responsibilities in a growth‑oriented company
* An interdisciplinary team and an international work environment
* Flextime and flexible working hours
* Free electric charging stations ample parking facilities on the company premises
* An additional day off for your birthday
* Convenient public transportation access with a complimentary company shuttle to the Redl‑Zipf train station, located 2 km away.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Seniority level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
* Hospitals and Health Careli>
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