Biomechanical Engineer

Biocore has an opening for a full-time BIOMECHANICAL ENGINEER to advance sports injury and performance research through motion analytics, laboratory testing, and evidence-based consulting. This individual will analyze athlete movement, identify biomechanical factors associated with injury and performance, and translate complex findings into practical insights for elite sports organizations. The role supports the development of technical expertise and leadership in sports biomechanics. The position is based in Charlottesville, VA.

Position Title

Biomechanical Engineer

• Analyze athlete mechanics using multimodal motion-capture data, advanced biomechanical principles, and analytical modeling techniques.
• Develop custom biomechanical metrics and event-detection algorithms from raw signals to evaluate injury risks and performance drivers.
• Conduct and manage motion laboratory testing, including athlete engagement protocols and collection of high-quality, research-grade data.
• Present scientific findings to sports league and club personnel, translating clinical and practitioner feedback into targeted analyses.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop dashboards and reporting tools that communicate actionable insights to coaching and medical staff.
• Apply rigorous data quality practices and remain current with emerging sports biomechanics research, methods, and technologies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field from an ABET-accredited program.
• Strong knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy, physiology, and biomechanical principles relevant to athletic performance and injury mitigation.
• Hands-on experience with biomechanical data collection systems, including marker-based or markerless motion capture, force plates, and wearable athlete-tracking technologies.
• Proficiency in Python or MATLAB for biomechanical data processing and analysis.
• Understanding of statistical methods, experimental design, and complex data analysis.
• Experience working with athletes or sports teams to inform data-driven performance improvements.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and written and verbal communication skills; ability to explain technical findings to both scientific and nontechnical audiences.
• Highly organized, proactive, and self-driven, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

• Experience as a high school or collegiate-level athlete, with an ability to connect competitive athletics and engineering principles.

• Full-time
• In person in Charlottesville, VA
• Department: Biomechanical Modeling
• Willingness to travel up to 10%

Per pay transparency requirements, the compensation for this position ranges from $75,000 - $90,000/annually. Minimum rates may vary based on local wage laws. Pay is dependent on factors including site location, specialty, education and work experience as well as other business needs. Biocore offers a comprehensive benefits package for all full-time employees (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements), which includes health insurance, life and disability benefits, 401(k) plan, and paid time off. This position also qualifies for the annual performance bonus program.

This position is available for immediate start. If interested, please submit a cover letter and resume via the online Career Openings portal at https://biocorellc.com/team/careers.

Company Overview

Biocore, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Exos, is a team of world class engineers and scientists providing testing, analysis, and consulting services to companies across the globe. Biocore leverages its unique expertise and experience, as well as cutting-edge physical and cloud computing technologies, to improve safety and enhance the performance of athletes and sports organizations.

Biocore’s mission is to provide the highest level of research, engineering and analytics expertise to clients dedicated to improvement of sports by maximizing performance and minimizing injury through a multidisciplinary group with backgrounds in engineering, biomechanics, data science, athlete performance, footwear design and construction, playing surface, and statistical and epidemiological analyses.

For more information, visit www.biocorellc.com

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