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# Staff Digital Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Smith & Nephew plc
- **Location:** Andover, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $145,250.0 - $217,750.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Computer Engineering, Digital Technology, Firmware, Internet Security, Interoperability, Mobile Application Software, Cloud Services, Requirements Management, Software Requirements Analysis, Verification and Validation (Software), Data Streaming, Systems Architecture, System Testing, Systems Integration, Privacy Controls, Information Technology, Data Management
- **Published:** August 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/staff-digital-systems-engineer-andover-ma-andover-ma--cd3a53fb-7a8b-43aa-bf44-ef1bb81263e7

## About the Role

* A B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related technical field, with an M.S. preferred
 * 6+ years of related experience with a B.S.
 * 3+ years of related experience with an M.S.
 * Significant experience delivering complex medical device or regulated products, including connected or cloud enabled systems
 * Strong systems engineering expertise, including requirements management, system architecture and design controls
 * In depth knowledge of medical device regulations and standards such as IEC 62304, ISO 14971, IEC 60601 and FDA or EU MDR
 * Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or GCP, including security, networking and data considerations
 * The ability to lead technically across disciplines, communicate clearly and drive outcomes in a collaborative environment, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Practices/Protocols, Clinical Trial, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Computer Engineering, Computer Firmware, Computer Science, Cross-Functional, Electrical Engineering, FDA (Food and Drug Administration), Fitness, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Identify Issues, International Electro-Technical Commission (IEC), Internet Security, Leadership, LinkedIn, Medical Equipment, Mentoring, Mobile Applications, Pre-Clinical Trials, Privacy Controls, Problem Solving Skills, Regulations, Requirements Management, Research & Development (R&D), Risk Management, Stock Purchase Plans, System Architecture, System Integration (SI), System Validation, Systems Engineering, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Validation Testing

## Description

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

Are you ready to lead the design of next generation connected medical systems that truly make a difference? As a Staff Digital Systems Engineer within our Advanced Wound Management R&D team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping cloud connected, wearable and digital health solutions from early concept through launch. This is a highly visible technical leadership role where your expertise will directly impact patient outcomes and the future of digitally enabled care.

What will you be doing?

 * Leading end to end system level design for connected medical devices, spanning device hardware, firmware, mobile applications, cloud services and data platforms
 * Translating user needs and stakeholder inputs into clear, testable system requirements and architectures
 * Owning system requirements development, including user needs, design inputs and interface specifications
 * Defining cloud connected system interfaces, data flows, APIs and interoperability requirements
 * Partnering with software, cloud and cybersecurity teams to define non functional requirements such as availability, scalability, security and privacy
 * Driving cybersecurity and privacy engineering activities including threat modeling, security requirements and regulatory documentation
 * Developing system verification and validation strategies for complex, regulated medical systems
 * Supporting system integration, risk management activities and issue resolution across cross functional teams
 * Contributing to pre clinical and clinical evaluations through protocol input and technical troubleshooting as needed


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