Systems Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to support an innovative research and development initiative focused on next-generation technologies in the orthopedic surgery space. This role will contribute to early-stage technology exploration, proof-of-concept development, and systems engineering activities supporting digital surgery and navigation-related solutions.

The successful candidate will work in a highly collaborative R&D environment and help drive the development of emerging technologies from concept through technical evaluation., We are looking for a senior-level Systems Engineer with experience in digital surgery, surgical navigation, robotics, imaging, or related medical device technologies. The ideal candidate will bring a strong systems engineering background, experience working within regulated medical device environments, and the ability to independently drive concept development and technical investigations.

This individual will work across multidisciplinary teams to define system requirements, assess technical risks, and support the development of innovative medical technologies from concept through evaluation., * Lead systems engineering activities for early-stage technology and product development initiatives.

• Develop and manage system requirements, specifications, and traceability documentation.
• Conduct system-level analysis, architecture development, and technical evaluations.
• Perform risk management activities in accordance with medical device development processes.
• Support proof-of-concept development and technology feasibility assessments.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, mechanical, robotics, imaging, and clinical stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to applicable medical device standards and design control requirements.
• Contribute to system verification and validation planning activities.
• Drive technical problem-solving efforts and provide independent engineering leadership.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 7+ years of Systems Engineering experience within a regulated product development environment.
• Prior experience operating at a Senior, Principal, or Staff Systems Engineer level.
• Experience with surgical navigation systems, digital surgery platforms, robotics, imaging technologies, or related medical device systems.
• Strong background in:
• Systems engineering methodologies
• Requirements development and management
• Risk management
• Technology development and proof-of-concept activities
• Medical device standards and design controls
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills., * Experience supporting orthopedic surgery technologies, particularly joint reconstruction applications.
• Familiarity with navigation systems used in knee, hip, or other orthopedic procedures.
• Experience with robotic-assisted surgical systems.
• Background in medical imaging technologies and image-guided procedures.
• Understanding of digital health, connected medical devices, or software-enabled surgical platforms.

Top Priority Experience

Candidates will be strongest if they possess:

1. Systems Engineering expertise within medical devices.
2. Medical device standards, requirements development, and risk management experience.
3. Technology development experience, including proof-of-concept and early-stage R&D initiatives.
4. Surgical navigation, robotics, imaging, or digital surgery experience.

This role is ideal for a self-driven Systems Engineer who enjoys working in a fast-paced innovation environment and helping shape the future of digital and robotic-assisted surgical technologies.