Senior Systems Engineer

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 31 Aug 2026 Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact. A Day in the Life We are a learning culture, an inventive and collaborative group. We are dedicated to making sure that every patient gets the best product —when they need it. We have strong ties to our local communities. Our vibrant employee communities respect and value individual experience and perspective as we aim to improve lives and the access to healthcare. At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary. This position will be based in Mounds View, MN Medtronic’s Interventional Cardiac Therapies (ICT) Renal Denervation (formally CRDN) business is looking for a Sr. Systems Engineer to be part of a high-performing team that is revolutionizing the design and development of medical devices. In this role, you will leverage both your technical breadth and business acumen to accelerate the design and development of next generation of medical devices. The work you do will impact patients globally and help support Medtronic’s mission of alleviating pain, restoring health, and extending life for millions. This engineering position requires strong technical and leadership skills to support the capital equipment development of innovative, new products within the Renal Denervation Group. The Sr. Systems Engineer will apply knowledge of circuit card design, embedded software, and experience in working on complex multidisciplinary problems. Systems Engineering activities typically involve trade-offs between risks, benefits, and performance. Systems Engineering activities are performed within the constraints of a complex regulatory environment, in partnership with development (software, firmware, hardware, mechanical engineering), research, clinical, regulatory, product planning, and marketing groups. The ideal candidate will have a passion for the patients we serve and an unrelenting desire to improve our business. The candidate will be motivated and must have exceptional soft skills that will be used to work with a team. Role and Responsibilities The candidate will be responsible for creating and executing test suites for integrating and verifying system design functions. Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned. Use critical thinking skills and technical knowledge to solve complex systems interaction problems in the fields of coronary artery disease or renal denervation. Provide expertise in multiple roles in the product development life cycle through deep knowledge of system functionality including electronics and software. Responsible for completeness and correctness of requirements. Define interface requirements between systems for assigned features (e.g. software, firmware, hardware, mechanical). Participate in cross-functional teams and make appropriate, timely decisions, and recommendations that result in the successful completion of major project objectives. Execute multiple systems engineering activities in the product development life cycle including identification, planning, monitoring, and executing assigned tasks. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop business and customer needs for new product development. Design or support development of a systems architecture that aligns product development with the needs of the business and the customer. Contribute to defining new technologies through the understanding and utilization of knowledge in product design and in-vivo use conditions. Support or lead key design trade-offs for assigned features, present to project management, and drive decisions. Extensive ability to foresee problems and provide alternate solutions. Apply knowledge of systems engineering principles, competencies, and methodologies. Must Have: Minimum Requirements To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your resume. Bachelors degree in Electrical, Computer, Software or Systems Engineering, Physics, or a related degree program required Minimum of 4 years of experience integrating and verifying system design functions, Or advanced degree with 2 years of experience integrating and verifying system design functions Or PhD with 0 years experience Nice to Have (Preferred Qualifications) Medical Device Industry experience Understanding and experience in design, development, and testing of complex medical devices systems Understanding of and experience with developing system requirements, verification protocols, and test methods for embedded medical devices Experience with IEC 60601-1 and ISO 13485 Familiarity with Model Based Systems Engineering Experience with QMS requirements Experience with secure by design principles Basic knowledge of software development and computer programming Working knowledge of systems engineering principles, requirements management, task management, and medical device regulation Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships at all levels of the organization, cross-functionally, and with key people external to the organization For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required. 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PR) locations (USD):$110,400.00 - $165,600.00 This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others). The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program). The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums). Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico. 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