Jadon Bradford

Product Development Engineer @Viant Medical

San Francisco, CA, US

Supported the design and development of catheter-based cardiovascular devices from concept through commercialization, ensuring strict compliance with FDA 21 CFR 820 and ISO 13485 design control requirements- Performed FEA and tolerance stack-up analysis on critical parts to ensure functionality- Built and tested multiple prototypes (3D printed and machined), designing custom fixtures and test rigs for design validation and verification- Analyzed test data and generated comprehensive engineering reports and design documentation for cross-functional review- Led technician training and supervised device builds to ensure compliance with design specifications and regulatory standards- Coordinated with external vendors and engineering consultants to source specialized components and resolve technical challenges throughout the product development lifecycle- Led pre-clinical benchtop testing for catheter-based cardiovascular devices and - Collaborated with physicians/clinical feedback during product evaluations, collecting structured feedback and translating findings into design modifications- Applied human factors engineering principles to prototype iterations, optimizing device ergonomics, handle geometry, and deployment mechanisms to reduce user fatigue and improve procedural control- Authored and executed pre-clinical and verification protocols, documenting results for design control compliance- Conducted risk assessments (ISO 14971) to identify clinical hazards, proposing design mitigations to improve safety and usability- Partnered with cross-functional teams to incorporate clinical insights into design decisions from feasibility through commercialization.

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

Master of Science - MS, Biomedical/Medical Engineering

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

Bachelor's degree, Biomedical/Medical Engineering

Vicenza High School

High School Diploma