USA - Systems Engineer III

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Principal Software Systems Engineer

Location: Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Job Type: Full-Time, Contract | 43 weeks

Overview

Join a team where innovation meets impact. Our Research and Development division is dedicated to creating transformative healthcare technologies that improve patient outcomes worldwide. We are seeking a Senior Principal Software Systems Engineer to lead the development of advanced software systems for medical devices, contributing to solutions that support clinicians and patients alike.

Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Principal Software Systems Engineer, you will:

• Lead Innovation: Champion best practices in software systems development and lifecycle management, driving forward-thinking solutions in healthcare technology.
• Provide Technical Leadership: Mentor and guide engineering teams, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Solve Complex Problems: Design and implement solutions to challenging software system issues, delivering high-quality results under tight timelines.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work with commercial, clinical, and engineering teams to translate user needs into clear system requirements.
• Manage Risk: Conduct thorough risk analyses for software systems, identifying hazards and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Define Testing Strategies: Partner with verification engineers to develop robust test plans and ensure traceability of requirements.
• Participate in Design Reviews: Contribute to design reviews, offering insights to enhance product functionality and usability.
• Drive Agile Execution: Estimate, plan, and deliver tasks using agile methodologies to keep projects on track.
• Enhance Team Collaboration: Promote process improvements and technical mentorship across internal and external stakeholders.
• Support Design Transfer: Collaborate with manufacturing, service, and training teams to ensure smooth product integration.
• Ensure Compliance: Maintain adherence to quality systems and regulatory standards throughout the product development lifecycle.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you should bring:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in systems engineering or a related field.
• Experience with electro-mechanical devices (preferred).
• Familiarity with agile development and backlog management.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience working in regulated industries (e.g., medical devices, aerospace, automotive).
• Excellent documentation and organizational skills.