Principal Systems Engineer

Responsibilities Kforce has a client in Irvine, CA that is seeking a highly experienced, cross-functional Principal Systems Engineer to drive the system-level architecture, design, and implementation of complex medical devices including defibrillators, patient monitors, and ventilation systems. This role operates in a matrix environment and spans electrical, software, and mechanical engineering disciplines.Summary:In this role, the Principal Systems Engineer will partner with program leadership to define system-level requirements and lead teams in translating them into robust product architectures. Responsibilities include subsystem partitioning, interface definition, performance and safety specification, system-level risk management, and lifecycle planning. The Engineer will guide trade-off decisions across cost, performance, reliability, manufacturability, serviceability, and regulatory compliance, while leading integration, verification, and issue resolution through implementation.The ideal candidate brings deep experience with multiprocessor-based medical systems, embedded real-time software, biomedical signal acquisition, power systems, wireless communications, and electronics packaging. A strong understanding of FDA and EU medical device regulations, human factors, and product development processes is essential. Proven leadership, technical decision-making, and communication skills in a matrix organization are required. Skills BS in Engineering (MS preferred) with strength in systems, electrical, software, and/or mechanical engineering 15+ years of experience in complex real-time product development 10+ years of experience leading systems engineering for medical devices Business acumen and strong written/verbal commun The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave. Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law. This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions. Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. By clicking "Apply Today" you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP. Kforce is a professional staffing services firm offering Technology and Finance & Accounting jobs with top employers nationwide. We specialize in providing contract, contract-to-hire and direct placement opportunities, with over 50 years of experience in the staffing industry. Kforce offers many consultants comprehensive benefits depending on employment status, including medical, dental, 401(K), life insurance and disability. Our vision is to be "the firm most respected by those we serve." Kforce