Staff Systems Engineer

Staff Systems Engineer Location: St.Paul, MN – Tech Center, One St Jude Medical Drive Job Overview The Staff Systems Engineer serves as a senior technical leader within the Systems Verification organization in Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) division, driving system integration and verification for complex medical device systems across new product development, research, and sustaining engineering programs. Responsibilities Lead system integration and systems verification strategy, planning, and execution for new product development, research and technology, and sustaining engineering programs. Lead system integration and verification activities for complex medical device systems across new product and sustaining programs. Develop and execute verification strategies, plans, and acceptance criteria aligned with customer, regulatory, and performance requirements. Serve as a technical lead on major programs, ensuring alignment on deliverables, risks, and timelines. Translate user needs and system requirements into effective verification approaches across hardware, software, and workflows. Lead technical investigations, root cause analysis, and resolution of complex system issues. Drive development and improvement of test methods, tools, and verification processes. Collaborate cross‑functionally to resolve issues and achieve program objectives. Mentor engineers and contribute to building organizational capability. Ensure compliance with regulatory, quality, and design control standards. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical, or Biomedical Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience. Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Biomedical Engineering) is preferred. Minimum 8 years progressively responsible work experience in the medical device industry. Professional certification or designation preferred. Experience in Systems Engineering/Verification and Validation preferred. Demonstrated ability to apply expert systems thinking to resolve complex issues within assigned projects. Ability to integrate information from clinical medicine, engineering, marketing and regulatory affairs. Experience in a broader enterprise cross-division business unit model preferred. Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to work in a matrixed, geographically diverse environment. Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time, including internationally. Benefits Competitive base pay: $99,300.00 – $198,700.00 (location may vary). Free medical coverage under the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year. High employer contribution retirement savings plan. Tuition reimbursement, Freedom2Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit. Employee wellness and health benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law – English: EEO is the Law – Spanish: #J-18808-Ljbffr