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# Principal Electrical Systems Architect

- **Company:** Siemens AG
- **Location:** Middlesex County, MA, United States
- **Salary:** $170,380.0 - $234,267.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software Tools, Requirements Management, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Architecture, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=2324f70957507e91

## About the Role

* Experience leading systems through IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2 (EMC), SPE-3000, and TUV/NRTL certification
 * Deep expertise in power architecture, grounding, isolation, EMC, leakage current, and safety compliance
 * Experience supporting FDA, IDE, and MDR submissions
 * Functions as a technical authority across EE, systems, software, and compliance disciplines
 * Strong communication skills required, * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics or other related technical area required, Master's degree or above preferred
 * 15+ years developing Class II/III medical devices
 * Willing to travel up to 10%

## Description

Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth, all while valuing your unique contributions.

Plans, calculates, designs, develops, tests, and modifies experimental and/or operational electrical concepts or subsystems.

As a Principal Electrical Systems Architect, Medical Devices, you will be responsible for:

 * Leading the electrical system architecture across all phases of product development, from concept and requirements definition through design, verification, validation, commercialization, and post-market support, ensuring compliance with applicable QMS and regulatory requirements.
 * Driving technical decision-making and architectural trade studies, rapidly assessing the impact of design changes on product performance, risk, regulatory compliance, and development timelines.
 * Applying advanced engineering principles, modeling, simulation, and analytical methods to solve complex multidisciplinary challenges and guide robust product development.
 * Working in conjunction with Electrical Engineering manager to mentor for electrical engineering, providing coaching, guidance, and technical leadership across projects and development teams.
 * Establishing and advancing best practices in system architecture, design methodologies, requirements management, verification strategies, development processes, and engineering tools.
 * Leading technical collaboration with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and external partners, while supporting project planning, technical risk management, resource allocation, and execution of key program deliverables.