Systems Engineer

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Join our Linear Accelerator Systems group as a Systems Engineer responsible for the radiation-producing subsystem of our Radiation Oncology products. This role leads system requirements, integration, verification, and technical problem solving across a multidisciplinary engineering organization. The ideal candidate combines broad engineering fundamentals with hands‑on experience developing and troubleshooting complex systems.

We are looking for a versatile and well‑rounded Systems Engineer to join our Linear Accelerator Systems group, which is responsible for the radiation-producing subsystem on our Radiation Oncology machines.

The candidate will become part of an interdisciplinary team that includes microwave, electrical, mechanical, materials and servo algorithm engineers. This role is responsible for defining, managing, and verifying system requirements, solving technical system integration challenges, coordinating cross‑functional technical activities, and ensuring successful integration of hardware, software, service and manufacturing considerations throughout the product lifecycle.

The successful candidate will serve as the technical focal point for assigned subsystems, working closely with product management, engineering, manufacturing, quality, and field service organizations. This position requires strong systems thinking, excellent communication and project management skills and the ability to drive technically complex issues to resolution in a multidisciplinary environment.

The ideal candidate combines breadth and depth in physics, electrical, mechanical and control systems engineering with hands‑on experience in system‑level design and troubleshooting. The ability to collaborate effectively in a multi-disciplinary and cross‑functional team is essential, as is the ability to efficiently manage project timelines and supplier collaborations in a fast‑paced environment. Experience executing these deliverables in a regulated environment and familiarity with Product Life Cycle Management is a big plus.

Responsibilities

• Define, maintain, and manage subsystem requirements, specifications, interfaces, and verification strategies.
• Lead system integration activities and drive resolution of complex technical issues across hardware, software, manufacturing, service, and supplier interfaces.
• Coordinate cross‑functional technical efforts throughout the product lifecycle, from concept development through product release and sustaining engineering.
• Develop and execute system‑level test plans, analyze results, and ensure traceability between requirements, design, and verification activities.
• Support product risk management activities, including root cause analysis, failure investigations, and implementation of corrective actions.
• Evaluate technical tradeoffs involving performance, reliability, manufacturability, serviceability, quality, schedule, and cost.
• Drive technical projects and ensure alignment across engineering disciplines, suppliers, product management, manufacturing, quality, and field organizations.
• Communicate technical recommendations, decisions, and results effectively to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in Systems Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Proven experience in system design, integration, verification, and troubleshooting of complex multidisciplinary products.
• Strong understanding of physics, electrical, mechanical, and control system fundamentals, with the ability to work effectively across engineering disciplines.
• Experience developing and managing system requirements, specifications, interfaces, and verification documentation.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to lead technical discussions, influence cross‑functional teams, and drive complex issues to resolution.
• Experience working with requirements management, issue tracking, and product lifecycle management tools.
• Experience in medical devices, radiation therapy systems, accelerators, high‑voltage systems, industrial equipment, or other regulated products is preferred.
• Familiarity with system risk management, reliability engineering, and regulated product development processes is desirable.
• Experience collaborating with external suppliers is a plus.

Who we are

We are a team of more than 72,000 highly dedicated Healthineers in more than 70 countries. As a leader in medical technology, we constantly push the boundaries to create better outcomes and experiences for patients, no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio is crucial for clinical decision‑making and treatment pathways.

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We are from different backgrounds, cultures, religions, political and/or sexual orientations, and work together, to fight the world's most threatening diseases and enable access to care, united by one purpose: to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

Base pay range

The base pay range for this position is:

$129,900 - $178,618

Starting pay factors

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Commission eligibility

If this is a commission eligible position the commission eligibility will be in accordance with the terms of the Company's plan. Commissions are based on individual performance and/or company performance.

Benefits

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan. life insurance, long‑term and short‑term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time.

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