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Principal Systems Engineer - P5

Maple Grove US-MN, United States …Full-time2026-09-18 → 2026-10-24
HybridNo visa sponsorship

Core

Provide technical leadership for the design, development, integration, and commercialization of complex medical device systems within the Interventional Cardiology division.

Role type

Principal Systems Engineer (Medical Devices)

Builds

Next-generation medical technologies ranging from capital equipment and computing platforms to single-use therapeutic devices

Domain

Medical Devices / Interventional Cardiology

Required skills

System architecture definition, Cross-functional technical decision-making, System integration (hardware/software/electrical/mechanical), Requirements engineering, Trade studies and design evaluation, Technical risk management, Systems Engineering best practices, Mentorship

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership and system-level expertise for the design, development, integration, and commercialization of complex medical device systems. Lead cross-functional technical decision-making, build alignment on technical strategies, and secure agreement across engineering, functional management, and business leadership. Define, maintain, and evolve system architecture, including functional and physical architectures, subsystem partitioning, interface definitions, and system performance requirements. Lead end-to-end system integration across hardware, software, electrical, mechanical, optical, manufacturing and disposable subsystems. Drive Systems Engineering best practices across projects, including system concept development, architecture, interface management, technical documentation, and lifecycle traceability. Drive requirements engineering by translating customer, clinical, and stakeholder needs into clear, testable system requirements and ensuring traceability throughout the product development lifecycle. Lead system-level trade studies and design evaluations to assess technical alternatives, optimize performance, and reduce development risk. Manage technical execution by identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving complex system integration issues while communicating technical progress, risks, and recommendations to key stakeholders. Develop and apply analytical methods, including modeling, simulation, mathematical analysis, and system characterization, to solve complex engineering problems and drive corrective actions. Mentor and provide technical guidance to engineers while advancing Systems Engineering methodologies and best practices across the organization.

Seniority

Principal, technical leadership & mentorship