Co-op – Software System Engineering – Plymouth, MN – January 2027

Philips; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Philips in Plymouth, MN invites undergraduate and/or graduate students to join a 6-month paid co-op in Software Systems Engineering within the Image Guided Therapy Devices Software R&D group. You will help define and verify requirements for the IVUS Clinical Imaging Software Application.

You will collaborate with software systems engineers, developers, product owners and testers to translate clinical use scenarios into traceable design inputs, and gain hands-on experience in medical device

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related engineering field.
• Basic exposure to software development concepts.
• Knowledge of C++, Java, C#, or Python is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify co-op work that can be completed during the assignment.
• Assist with system decomposition and allocation of derived requirements.
• Learn systems engineering methods and tools for software requirements.
• Support reviews of design specifications and interfaces.
• Document software system–user interaction models.
• Complete training for regulatory and quality requirements.
• Create and present an end‑of‑assignment presentation summarizing the work completed.

Skills

C++

Java

Python

Problem solving

Education

Pursuing BS/MS in engineering or related field

Job description

Job Title Co-op – Software System Engineering – Plymouth, MN – January 2027

Job Description Co-op – Software System Engineering – Plymouth, MN – January 2027

Are you interested in an Internship opportunity with Philips? We welcome individuals who are currently pursuing an undergraduate (BS) and/or graduate (MS) degree to participate in a 6 month paid co-op opportunities at our site in Plymouth, MN. Through this role you will gain meaningful, hands‑on experience working for a HealthTech company.

Your role: As a Software Systems Engineering Co-op, you’ll be part of a high-performing Software Engineering team within the Image Guided Therapy Devices (IGT-D) Software R&D group, based in Plymouth, MN. In this role, you will support the definition, analysis, documentation, and verification of system and software requirements for the IVUS Clinical Imaging Software Application. You will work closely with software systems engineers, software developers, product owners, testers, and cross‑functional stakeholders to help translate user needs and clinical use scenarios into clear design inputs and traceable requirements. This is a great opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in medical device software systems engineering while contributing to technology that can improve clinical workflow efficiency for physician customers and support better outcomes for patients.

• Work closely with members of the Software Systems Engineering and Software R&D teams to identify co‑op work that can be completed during the assignment.
• Assist with system decomposition and allocation of derived requirements to software elements, including support for requirement traceability.
• Learn and apply systems engineering methods and tools used to define, review, and manage software system requirements.
• Support reviews of software design specifications, interfaces, and potential solutions under the guidance of experienced engineers.
• Assist with stakeholder feedback review and documentation of software system‑user interaction models.
• Complete required training necessary to comply with regulatory requirements and quality management system standards.
• Create and present an end‑of‑assignment presentation summarizing the work completed, key learnings, and contributions to the team.

You’re the right fit if

• You are currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in systems engineering, computer engineering, biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related discipline.
• You have an interest in medical device software, systems engineering, software requirements, risk management, human factors, or product development.
• You have basic exposure to software development concepts and programming languages such as C++, Java, C#, or Python.
• You have a basic understanding of software development life cycles, agile development methodology, or new product development.
• You have strong problem‑solving, analytical thinking, communication, technical writing, and presentation skills.
• You are willing and capable of working on‑site in the office at the Plymouth, MN site.
• You must be able to successfully perform the 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. On‑site 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. This is an office role.

About Philips

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Philips Transparency Details

The hourly pay range for this position is $25.00 to $36.00, plus overtime eligible. The actual base pay offered may vary within the posted ranges depending on multiple factors including job‑related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity. Details about our benefits can be found here. At Philips, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

Additional Information

US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work‑authorized visa, now or in the future. Company relocation benefits will not be provided for this position. For this position, you must reside in or within commuting distance to Plymouth, MN. This requisition is expected to stay active for 45 days but may close earlier if a successful candidate is selected or business necessity dictates.

Philips is an Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets and maintains a drug‑free workplace. At Philips, we believe that every human matters. As a global health‑tech leader, we focus on improving people’s health and wellbeing through meaningful innovation. The people who work here share our passion and are motivated to bring this purpose to life. For more than 130 years, we have been creating technologies and innovations that improve people’s lives and support healthcare practitioners. Headquartered in the Netherlands and operating in more than 100 countries globally, we focus our advanced technology and deep clinical and consumer insights on Precision Diagnosis, Image Guided Therapy, Enterprise Informatics, Monitoring/ Connected Care, Sleep & Respiratory Care and Personal Health. Together, we deliver better care for more people because we believe that every human matters.

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