Sr. Systems Engineer

Sr Systems EngineerAcross our global Neuroscience organization, we advance care for some of medicine's most complex neurological and spinal conditions. By combining innovative technology, data-driven insights, and deep clinical expertise, we partner with physicians and health systems to improve how patients are treated and supported throughout their care journey.Our Neuromodulation operating unit delivers advanced therapies for chronic pain, movement disorders, and nervous system conditions, offering SCS, DBS, and targeted drug delivery. Through proven technology, clinical evidence, and innovation, we provide personalized solutions that restore function and enhance quality of life.In this role as a Sr Systems Engineer, you will have responsibility for developing new Neuromodulation products from early feasibility through to market release. You will act as an influential systems engineer working within a matrix organization to support the Systems Engineering organization in the definition, design, development, and testing of complex medical device systems within the Neuromodulation Operating Unit.You will work closely with, and act as a technical leader within, a cross-functional engineering team to synthesize feature needs and technology trends into system requirements and design specifications.Primary ResponsibilitiesCollect and analyze design inputs (customer needs, business needs, etc.) and transform them into high quality engineering requirements.Perform system architecture and design for all phases of system development to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal.Ensure the logical and systematic conversion of system requirements and design into product requirements that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.Lead, coordinate, execute, and document system analysis and design activities including but not limited to architecture definition, interface management, performance modeling, system integration, and design failure modes and effects analyses.Develop digital platform solutions including defining, maintaining, and integrating the architecture of data, and data flows, provided by those systems and their usersDefines the technologies, policies, and data models to be used in collecting, organizing, storing, and accessing information.Identify technical development risks, develop and execute risk burn-down plansFacilitate cross-functional engineering and project team communication to drive design decisions, align on test and integration strategies, perform hands-on testing, and review test results, identify technical issues and manage their resolutionVerify system requirements have been properly implemented (writing, leveling, tracing) through inspection, demonstration, test or analysis.Validate that implemented systems meet customer needsSupport regulatory body submissions and facilitate knowledge transfer to continuation engineering teamsRepresent the organization as a primary contact for specific projects and initiatives; communicates with internal and external customers and vendors at various levels. May negotiate with others to reach understanding or agreement, and influence decision-making.Manage moderately complex projects, involving delegation of work and review of work products, at times acting as a team leader.Provide guidance, coaching, and training to other employees within job area.Establish and advocate for best practices and continuous improvement as to mature the Systems Engineering knowledge and processes.Understand and advocate for technology evolution and participate in the development of system and product roadmaps.This individual is expected to be a thought leader, proficient in building consensus and establishing strong links between business and engineering, and technology sectors.Travel 10% for business related events, such as conferences and product launchesMust HaveRequires a Bachelors degree with 4 years of relevant experience OR a Masters degree with 2 years of relevant experience OR a PhD with 0 years of relevant experience.Nice to HaveExperience developing system definition, system design and requirements, requirement tracing to subsystems and interface requirements, and system verification and validation strategy and testing.Previous medical device experience with a history of developing products from technology to market releaseExperience with designing for the Hardware/Firmware/communication interfaces of electronic devicesExperience in troubleshooting firmware/software interfacesExperience developing sensor-based systems, including closed-loop feedback control systems.Experience developing data analytics algorithms, and machine learning algorithms.Product Risk Assessment and Risk Management Experience (Fault Tree Analysis, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, etc.)Experience working with and designing systems to meet ISO and Quality System Regulation requirements, including IEC-60601-1, -2, -6, IEC-62304, ISO-14971, FDA 21CFR820.30 for Class I, II and III medical systemsExperience planning and providing guidance on architecting automated software and system integration solutions including DevOps CI/CD pipelines and best practices.Previous experience establishing and maintaining information systems, IT, cloud infrastructure, health software and firmware designs.Demonstrated strong verbal/written communicationDemonstrated ability to make decisions quickly and guide a team through complex problemsExperience working in cross-functional and team environmentsExperience working in FDA regulated and/or medical device environmentExperience interfacing with physician customers and therapy consultants.For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.Physical Job RequirementsThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.U.S. Work Authorization & SponsorshipAt Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. 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PR) locations (USD):$110,400.00 - $165,600.00This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and