Joblaze summary

The Biomechanical Engineer at Biocore focuses on advancing sports injury and performance research through detailed analysis of athlete movement and laboratory testing. Key skills include proficiency in biomechanical data collection systems and programming in Python or MATLAB, alongside a solid understanding of musculoskeletal anatomy. This role is ideal for candidates with a background in mechanical or biomedical engineering, particularly those who have experience working with athletes. The position emphasizes collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to translate complex data into actionable insights for sports organizations.

Joblaze insights

Listed today — first seen on Joblaze November 11, 2026. Last confirmed on Infinite Athlete's careers page November 11, 2026.
Salary band is below the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$127,500).
Starts above 2% of 351 comparable mid other roles in United States that list Python we track (median $110,000 across 62 companies). See Python salary trends
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Quick facts

Is the Biomechanical Engineer role remote?: No — this is an on-site role in Charlottesville, VA, United States.
What's the salary range?: Infinite Athlete lists $75,000–$90,000 for this role.
Where is the role based?: Infinite Athlete is hiring for this position in Charlottesville, VA, United States.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Data Analysis, MATLAB, Python, biomechanics, motion capture.
What seniority level is this role?: Infinite Athlete targets mid-level candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Biomechanical Engineer role at Infinite Athlete.

From the original posting

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

Position Details

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

Employment Type

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

Roles and Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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.

Preferred Skills

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

Compensation and Benefits

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.

Biocore is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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.