Sr. Systems Engineer

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

If you have a passion for helping improve the lives of patients and interest contributing to a new technology that does not currently exist in Sports Medicine surgery today, then this might be the role for you.

We are seeking an R&D Senior Systems Engineering in the Sports Medicine business to drive and lead system engineering for new product development. As a System Engineer, you will play an interdisciplinary role with a mission to provide engineering leadership to new product development teams. 

What will you be doing?

• Drive all the engineering activities and technical aspects of the program in partnership with the technical leads and program managers

• Clearly articulate program mission and characterize stakeholder needs

• Own requirements development including User Needs and System Requirements

• Define system architecture including functional, physical, and interface specifications

• Develop verification and validation strategies

• Support pre-clinical and clinical evaluations

• Analyze product and project risk throughout development

• Remain current with the systems engineering discipline and champion good systems engineering practice on development programs

What will you need to be successful?

• Education: Minimum BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related technical degree

• Preferred MS in Systems Engineering or other formal Systems Engineering training

• Experience: Minimum of 4+ years’ experience in R&D working on complex products

• An understanding of medical device design control and standards including IEC 62304, ISO 14971, FDA and MDD

• In depth knowledge in at least one technical subject area: electrical, mechanical, software engineering

• Experience with digital or cloud-based products a plus

• Expertise in partitioning and decomposing complex engineering problems into solvable problems.

• Experience using Cognition Cockpit or similar tools for requirements management

• Experience using Enterprise Architect or similar tools for model-based systems engineering related activities is a plus.

• Persistent, driven, self-motivated, keen to make an impact.

• Excellent organizational, documentation and written/verbal communication skills

• Travel Requirements: 10%

You. Unlimited

We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve. 

Inclusion, Diversity and Equity- We are committed to welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity, Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (https://www.smith-nephew.com/ ).

Other reasons why you will love it here!

• Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Options, Tuition Reimbursement
  Work/Life Balance: PTO, 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

• Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles)

• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship

• Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more

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Smith+Nephew provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.