Principal Software Design Assurance Engineer - Axonics Integration

Additional Location(s): US-MN-Arden Hills; US-CA-Irvine; US-MA-Marlborough; US-MN-Maple GroveDiversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High PerformanceAt Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.About the role:This is an exciting opportunity for a software focused Principal Design Assurance Engineer supporting a cross-functional team on development and maintenance of Implantable and external devices and software within the Urology division. This position will support a significant product development project with high visibility which will provide the right candidate with excellent growth potential and product development experience. This role will apply the directives of design controls supporting the software development lifecycle (SDLC), software verification and validation (V&V), risk management, product development, run the business, and regulatory and standards compliance. They are responsible for maintaining a strong collaborative partnership with cross-functional team members that facilitates organizational success by protecting patient/user safety and meeting business needs. This Design Quality role supports the active implantable design process for both existing and new products.At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model requiring employees to be in our local office at least three days per week. In this position, you can work in Arden Hills, Maple Grove, or Minnetonka, MN, Marlborough, MA, or Irvine, CA.Relocation assistance is available for this position.Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.Your responsibilities include:Participates in the implementation of new product software, including risk management (per ISO 14971), hazard analysis, software FMEAs, security risk analysis, software design V&V.Applies software application development procedures and provides support to demonstrate compliance through technical documentation generation.Thorough understanding of system and software design controls, participates in cross functional team meetings, software bug triage meetings to discuss, investigate and appropriately disposition internal software bugs and software field issues.Apply sound, systematic problem-solving methodologies in identifying, prioritizing, communicating, and resolving quality issues (i.e. software bugs).Work within a cross-functional team to identify and implement effective controls and support product development from concept through commercialization.Update and maintain software risk management tools (i.e. Hazard Analysis, FMEAs).Participate in Cybersecurity related discussions and assist supporting activities including Security Risk Analysis.Lead and participate in software and electronic design reviews, design transfers, and in all aspects of the Design Control process for the PCI Guidance products.Acts as an effective leader or team member in supporting quality disciplines, decisions, and practices.Assist in the design and development of software test cases and inspection procedures.Support regulatory submissions to notified bodies.Demonstrates a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures.What we’re looking for:Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, computer or biomedical engineering (or other related technical discipline)A minimum of 9 years of experience in design assurance, quality, new product development, or related medical device / regulated industry experienceUnderstanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)Experience with software testing and issue investigation/resolutionExperience with Issue Tracking Tools and requirements / test management toolsUnderstanding of software configuration management (version control, Microsoft office tools)Adaptable and effective collaborator in a team environment and in self-directed workStrong communication skills (verbal & written)Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environmentDemonstrated use of Quality tools/methodologiesPreferred qualificationsPrior Software Design Assurance experienceMedical device or other regulated industry experienceStrong knowledge of Quality System Regulation (QSR), Risk Management standards (ISO 14971) and software standards (IEC 62304 or IEC 82304)Experience in conducting and participating in code reviewsRequisition ID: 630910Minimum Salary: $ 106800Maximum Salary: $ 202900The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. 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