OverviewPrincipal Usability Engineer – Implantable Medical Devices – OxfordWe are working with a pioneering medical technology company in Oxfordshire to recruit a Principal Usability Engineer who will lead the design and evaluation of intuitive, user-centred implantable devices. This is a rare opportunity to shape how surgical teams and clinicians interact with transformative technologies, ensuring that every touchpoint is purposeful, accessible, and grounded in real-world clinical workflows.The role is based in Oxfordshire and offers hybrid working, with three days on-site including Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Occasional travel to partner sites across Europe will be required, so a willingness to travel is essential. This is a direct hire with a medical devices company, not a design consultancy.ResponsibilitiesChampion usability across the full product lifecycle, from early concept development to post-market evaluation.Collaborate with engineering, clinical, and design teams to ensure user needs drive design decisions beyond regulatory compliance.Lead formative and summative usability studies, interface refinement, and ongoing evaluation of user experience across a portfolio of implantable technologies.Conduct usability studies in clinical and simulated environments; translate user insights into actionable design inputs.Work with industrial designers, software engineers, and systems teams to refine workflows and interactions.Contribute to usability documentation for regulatory submissions; represent usability in design reviews and stakeholder presentations.Mentor internal teams and manage external partners.QualificationsStrong background in usability engineering, UX design, or human-computer interaction within regulated environments.Desirable experience with surgical or implantable medical technologies.Ability to lead usability studies, synthesize complex user data into clear design direction, and communicate across multidisciplinary teams.Familiarity with tools such as Axure, Figma, or Adobe XD is beneficial.Proactive mindset with deep empathy for users.Opportunity and BenefitsThis is more than a technical leadership position. It is a chance to influence how innovative medical technologies are experienced in real-world clinical settings. You will join a company that values design thinking, continuous learning, and meaningful impact.The role offers a competitive package including shares or equity, life assurance, pension, private healthcare, income protection, and an employer discount scheme—benefits more commonly found in larger organisations.How to applyTo learn more, contact Andrew Welsh, Director of Medical Devices, Biotech and Drug Discovery Recruitment at Newton Colmore, on +44 121 268 2240. Alternatively, submit your CV and a member of our team will be in touch. #J-18808-Ljbffr