Senior Systems Engineer

Abbott seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to lead systems engineering activities for medical device programs in the Cardiac Rhythm Management division. The role involves gathering requirements, defining system specifications, and guiding cross-functional teams through product development while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and translate stakeholder requirements into specific system features and specifications
• Lead technical planning, performance evaluation, cost estimation, and risk analysis for assigned programs
• Assign projects to teams, determine system architecture, and provide leadership and guidance
• Conduct prototype evaluation and validation testing to confirm alignment with intended use requirements
• Identify and resolve technical issues while maintaining compliance with FDA and company QMS requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Biomedical, Electrical, or related engineering field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 6 years of progressive medical device product development experience
• Expert understanding of clinical applications and ability to integrate clinical, engineering, and regulatory perspectives
• Strong verbal and written communication skills across organizational levels
• Medical device industry experience and advanced credential in relevant discipline preferred
• Experience in matrixed, geographically diverse business environments and ability to travel approximately 5%

Compensation: $90,000–$180,000 base