Systems Engineer II

Smith & Nephew plc
Pittsburgh, PA, United States
29 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
2 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Adobe InDesign Systems Engineering Computer Engineering Requirements Management Software Systems Verification and Validation (Software) Systems Architecture Jama (Software)

Job description

Are you ready to shape the future of medical technology? As a Systems Engineer at Smith+Nephew, you will play a critical role in translating real clinical needs into innovative, high impact solutions. Based in Pittsburgh, you will collaborate with cross functional teams to design and deliver products that improve patient outcomes and drive meaningful change in healthcare.

What will you be doing?

  • Translate customer and clinical needs into clear, actionable product requirements and system architectures
  • Lead requirements management activities, ensuring traceability from requirements through to verification and validation
  • Collaborate with cross functional teams across engineering, marketing, and clinical functions to drive technical excellence
  • Contribute to system architecture and design decisions that balance clinical benefit with technical feasibility
  • Support verification and validation planning and participate in design validation activities
  • Assist with pre-clinical and clinical evaluations to ensure product effectiveness and safety
  • Continuously develop your systems engineering expertise and contribute to process improvements within the organization

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering, or a related scientific field
  • Minimum of 2 years experience in systems engineering and requirements management with a bachelor’s degree, or 1 year with a master’s degree
  • Understanding of design control within a regulated medical device environment
  • Experience or exposure to hardware software systems and requirements management tools such as DOORS, JAMA, or similar
  • Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in a matrixed environment
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at multiple levels
  • Self-motivated, driven, and eager to make a meaningful impact

Benefits & conditions

  • 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
  • Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship
  • Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!

About the company

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

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