Senior Systems Engineer (Pittsburgh, PA)

Senior Systems Engineer (Pittsburgh, PA)

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.   

Join our Robotics R&D team as a Senior Systems Engineer, where you will play a critical role in shaping the future of surgical robotics and digital surgery enablers. This highly visible position reports to the Manager of Systems Engineering and is responsible for delivering on a multi-generational innovation roadmap for our Robotics Surgical Systems and Real Intelligence platforms.

You will lead the definition, integration, and verification of complex electromechanical and software systems, collaborating across R&D, Marketing, Clinical, Quality, and Regulatory teams to ensure successful product development and global compliance.

What will you be doing?

• Stakeholder Needs and Requirements Engineering: Partner with global marketing and clinical teams to capture voice of customer and translate into actionable system requirements. Apply Stakeholder Needs Gathering and Decision Management techniques to prioritize features.

• Architecture Definition: Create and maintain physical and functional product architecture to define system interactions, user workflows, and functional boundaries.

• System Integration & V&V: Lead the integration of hardware and software subsystems and ensure robust system-level verification and validation.

• Innovation & Process Improvement: Champion advanced systems engineering practices such as Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), modular design, simulation, and AI assist product development

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Engage with cross-functional teams to ensure products are designed for functionality, security, reliability, scalability, usability, manufacturability, and serviceability.

• Risk Management: Lead technical and regulatory risk analysis and mitigation throughout the development lifecycle.

• Design Control & Quality: Partner with Design Quality Assurance to implement and improve engineering and design control processes.

• Mentorship & Leadership: Provide technical leadership across R&D and mentor junior engineers in systems engineering best practices.

What will you need to be successful?

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Biomedical Engineering with 6+ years in system testing or medical device development required

• MS or PhD with 3+ years in system testing or medical device development preferred

• Experience with system integration and verification in regulated environments.

• Proven leadership in systems engineering / product development

• Previous development experience on products with the following characteristics preferred:

• Products/Systems which store and transmit protected data

• Cloud-based web applications

• Products with an end-user software UI

• Experience using state of the art technologies to improve process efficiency and overall productivity (AI/ML)

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in requirements management and modeling tools (e.g., DOORS, Cockpit, Enterprise Architect, PTC Integrity).

• Knowledgeable in typical medical device development and safety standards (e.g. 60601, 14971, 62304, 62366, etc)

• Skilled in the application of statistical techniques for error budgeting, sample size determination and test data analysis. 

• Skilled in system modeling using SysML, UML, or equivalent.

• Familiar with SAFe or Agile development methodologies.

• Knowledge of Design for Reliability and Design for Six Sigma practices.

• INCOSE certification is a plus.

Competencies:

• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.

Travel:

• Domestic / International – up to 15%

You Unlimited. We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.    

• Inclusion and Belonging- Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging, Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website ( https://www.smith-nephew.com/).
• Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Options, Tuition Reimbursement  
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day  
• Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program 
• Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles)  
• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship  
• Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!  

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