Principal Systems Engineer: Life-Support Medical Devices

Halian | Managed Services, Recruitment Agency & Contract Staffing; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer for a major medical device company in London. This role involves leading technical architecture, driving engineering governance, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Candidates should have a relevant engineering degree and experience in high-reliability systems, with a strong understanding of ISO and IEC standards. This position offers a unique opportunity to impact life-supporting technology development within an innovative R&D environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biomedical, mechanical, electrical, or systems engineering (or equivalent).
• Strong background in high-reliability systems.
• Proven experience in systems engineering disciplines: requirements, architecture, design, V&V, and release.

Responsibilities

• Lead the definition and execution of technology roadmaps aligned with long-term business goals.
• Own system architecture and feasibility assessments for assigned products.
• Drive engineering governance activities, including Critical Design Reviews (CDRs).

Skills

ISO 14971 knowledge

Understanding of IEC 62304

Systems engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer for a major medical device company in London. This role involves leading technical architecture, driving engineering governance, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Candidates should have a relevant engineering degree and experience in high-reliability systems, with a strong understanding of ISO and IEC standards. This position offers a unique opportunity to impact life-supporting technology development within an innovative R&D environment.