If you already know you want to work in the field of prosthetic design and development, you might be able to find an orthopedic surgeon or an orthotist to job shadow. Both of these disciplines work with people who have had amputations or were born without limbs.ou can become a biomedical engineer with a bachelorâs degree, although you may need a graduate degree to lead a research team, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.