Senior Engineer, Systems

At Sonova, we envision a world where everyone can enjoy the delight of hearing. This vision inspires us and fuels our commitment to developing innovative solutions that improve hearing health and human connection – from personal audio devices and wireless communication systems to hearing aids and cochlear implants. We are dedicated to providing outstanding customer experiences through our global audiological care services, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to engage fully with the world around them. Guided by a culture of continuous improvement that fosters resilience and self‑motivation, our team is united by a shared commitment to excellence and a deep sense of pride in our work. Each of us plays a vital role in creating meaningful change. Here you’ll find a diverse range of opportunities that span both consumer and medical solutions and the freedom to shape your career while making an impact on the lives of others. Join us in our mission to create a more connected world, where every voice is heard and every story matters. Responsibilities Working with Marketing, Project Management and other R&D groups to guide requirements and generate product specifications. Obtain a system level view to drive trade‑off analysis during product development while considering features, schedules, cost, complexity, evaluating how radical or incremental the change is, risk and usability. Conduct feasibility work on product / system components and features in your area of technical expertise. Propose suitable components, algorithms and solutions, and model/implement the proposals using suitable techniques and tools. Work with Electrical (RF, Board & IC), Firmware, Software and Mechanical teams during the product development and system integration phase. Collaborate with R&T and other R&D groups to define architectures for future products and systems with a solid understanding of market needs. Develop a broad level of understanding of our products, their higher‑level architecture (hardware and software), and specialize in certain technical segments. Investigate field product issues or issues during product development; conduct necessary experiments to get to the root cause of the issues at the shortest possible time. Document the work undertaken clearly, aiming not only to preserve knowledge but also to educate newcomers and the rest of the organization. Share knowledge within the organization as needed to improve overall skills. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Biomedical Engineering is required; Master’s degree or PhD is preferred. Minimum 3–5 years of experience in analog and digital circuits, FPGA platforms, embedded systems, DSP, RF, control systems, or integrated circuits; 7+ years of experience and prior medical device industry experience considered a plus. Strong collaboration, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to mentor junior engineers and meet project deadlines in cross‑functional environments. Expertise in the design and development of complex electronic systems, including embedded development on ASICs, test automation using Python, datasheet interpretation, reliability and verification engineering, and Class III medical device standards (IEC 60801 and related requirements). Demonstrated analytical problem‑solving abilities, attention to detail, and the capability to develop practical solutions to complex technical challenges. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Altium 365, circuit simulation and modeling tools (e.g., SPICE), and coding/scripting tools such as C, C++, LabVIEW, and Python for automation, testing, and debugging. Experience with FPGA design tools (Xilinx Vivado, Altera Quartus), embedded software development environments (Arduino, MPLAB, Keil, Eclipse), and data analysis and visualization tools including MATLAB, Tableau, Python, and related engineering software; familiarity with MATLAB, Python Embedded Tools, pSPICE, VHDL/Verilog, System C, and C/C++ is highly desirable. A minimum of 200Mb/sec download and 10Mb/sec upload speed internet connectivity is required to support any remote/hybrid employee functionality at Sonova. Benefits Medical, dental and vision coverage* Health Savings, Health Reimbursement, Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts TeleHealth options 401k plan with company match* Company paid life/AD&D insurance Additional supplemental life/AD&D coverage available Company paid Short/Long‑Term Disability coverage (STD/LTD) STD/LTD Buy‑ups available Accident/Hospital Indemnity coverage Legal/ID Theft Assistance PTO (or sick and vacation time), floating Diversity Day, & paid holidays* Paid parental bonding leave Employee Assistance Program (24/7 mental health support hotline, 5 company paid counseling sessions and more) Robust Internal Career Growth opportunities Hearing aid discount for employees and family Internal social recognition platform This role’s pay range is between $100,320/yr and $150,480/yr. This role is also bonus eligible. Work Environment We prioritize the well‑being of our employees and foster an inclusive environment that promotes engagement and collaboration. Our team‑customized hybrid work model empowers teams to balance individual needs with business goals, offering flexibility and individualized time management. We recognize the importance of life outside of work and strive to create a supportive and motivating workplace where innovation thrives. Sonova is an equal opportunity employer We team up. We grow talent. We collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds to win with the best team in the marketplace. We guarantee every person equal treatment in regard to employment and opportunity for employment, regardless of a candidate’s ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation or marital status, gender, genetic identity, age, disability or any other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sonova Group