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# Senior Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Koninklijke Philips N.V.
- **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $115,000 - $182,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, JIRA, Software Documentation, Requirements Traceability, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Architecture, User-Centered Design, Windchill
- **Published:** November 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://philips.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/jobs-and-careers/job/San-Diego-California-United-States/Senior-Systems-Engineer_593745

## About the Role

* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Systems, Biomedical, Electrical, Mechanical, Software Engineering, or a related discipline, with 5+ years of experience in systems engineering, product development, or technical project leadership within medical devices or another regulated industry.
 * Strong experience in systems engineering, including system architecture, requirements development, interface definition, verification planning, and requirements traceability.
 * Working knowledge of medical device design controls, risk management, and verification and validation, including familiarity with ISO 14971 and IEC 60601 standards.
 * Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional technical projects, manage competing priorities, resolve issues, and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
 * Experience with engineering and project management tools such as DOORS, DNG, Windchill, Jira, or equivalent platforms, along with strong communication and technical documentation skills.
 * You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position.

How we work together

We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company's facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company's main facilities, generally at the customers' or suppliers' locations.

## Description

As a Systems Engineer, you will provide technical leadership for capital equipment development, translating clinical, customer, business, and regulatory needs into system solutions. You will lead system design and drive cross-functional project execution, ensuring alignment across requirements, architecture, risk management, verification, and delivery.

Your role:

 * Lead system design and architecture for projects, including requirements development, interface definition, design decisions, and technical trade-offs.
 * Translate clinical workflows, user needs, and regulatory requirements into clear, testable system requirements while maintaining end-to-end design traceability.
 * Assess and maintain Design History Files (DHF) and Design and Development Files (DDF), ensuring compliance with design controls, documentation standards, and regulatory requirements.
 * Drive system risk management, verification and validation planning, design reviews, and change-control activities in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
 * Manage project scope, schedules, resources, risks, and dependencies while leading technical discussions, resolving issues, and communicating progress to stakeholders.