Lead Systems Engineer

MS0074 GE Medical Systems, L.L.C.; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

GE HealthCare is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer to drive architecture, integration, and performance optimization of MRI systems in Wisconsin. You will lead cross-functional teams across hardware, software, RF, gradient, and magnet subsystems to deliver robust imaging solutions while meeting clinical and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include system design, verification and validation planning, risk assessments, and lifecycle management from concept to sustaining engineering.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years in systems engineering, preferably in medical imaging or MRI.
• Strong MRI physics knowledge and clinical workflow understanding.
• Proficient with analysis and simulation software.
• Experience with medical device regulatory standards and design controls.
• Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• System Architecture & Design: lead MR system architecture and requirements.
• Integration & Performance: oversee subsystems (SW, Magnet, RF, Gradient, Receive Chain).
• Drive system-level performance analyses and trade-off studies.
• Technical Leadership: act as POC for cross-functional teams (hardware, software, regulatory).
• Contribute to technical reviews and design decisions.
• Lead risk assessments and FMEA for system-level concerns.
• Lifecycle Management: support concept-to-sustaining engineering.
• Lead system verification and validation planning and execution.
• Ensure compliance with medical device regulations (FDA, IEC 60601).
• Stakeholder Collaboration: translate needs into system requirements and design inputs.
• Work with product management, marketing, and service teams for product success.
• Interface with external partners and suppliers as needed.

Skills

MRI physics

System architecture

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Simulation tools

Communication skills

Education

Electrical/Biomedical/Physics degree

PhD preferred

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Lead Systems Engineer is a key technical leader responsible for driving the architecture, integration, and performance optimization of Magnetic Resonance Imaging systems. This role leads cross-functional engineering teams in the development and validation of MRI platforms, ensuring alignment with clinical, regulatory, and business requirements. The Lead Systems Engineer translates complex clinical needs into system-level solutions, balancing trade-offs across hardware, software, RF, gradient, and magnet subsystems. They play a critical role in defining system requirements, managing interfaces, and ensuring robust system performance throughout the product lifecycle. This position requires technical expertise in MRI physics and engineering, strong leadership skills, and a collaborative mindset to deliver innovative and high-quality imaging solutions.

Job Description Roles and Responsibilities

• System Architecture & Design: Lead the development of MR system and architecture and design, including system-level requirements and interface specifications.
• Integration & Performance: Oversee integration of different MR subsystems (i.e., SW, Magnet, RF, Gradient, Receive Chain etc.) to ensure optimal image quality, patient safety, and system reliability.
• Drive system-level performance analysis and trade-off studies.
• Technical Leadership: Serve as the technical point of contact for cross-functional teams including hardware, software, clinical applications, and regulatory affairs.
• Contribute to technical reviews and design decisions.
• Lead risk assessments and failure mode analyses (FMEA) for system-level concerns.
• Lifecycle Management: Support product development from concept through commercialization and sustaining engineering.
• Lead system verification and validation planning and execution.
• Ensure compliance with medical device regulations (e.g., FDA, IEC 60601).
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Translate customer and clinical needs into system requirements and design inputs.
• Work closely with product management, marketing, and service teams to ensure product success.
• Interface with external partners and suppliers as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Physics, or related field (PhD preferred).
• Minimum 3+ years of experience specifically in systems engineering, preferably in medical imaging or MRI.
• Strong understanding of MRI physics, system components, and clinical workflows.
• Proficient in the use of software tools for analysis and simulation.
• Experience with regulatory standards and design controls for medical devices.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience with MRI system modeling, simulation, or performance optimization tools.
• Familiarity with advanced imaging techniques (e.g., diffusion, spectroscopy, functional MRI).
• Hands-on experience with MRI hardware or software development.
• Knowledge of signal processing and image reconstruction algorithms.
• Experience working in Agile or hybrid development environments.
• Prior involvement in clinical trials or collaboration with radiologists and technologists.
• Strong background in risk management and safety-critical systems.
• Experience with international regulatory submissions (e.g., CE Mark, MDR).

We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Additional Information

• GE HealthCare offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
• Relocation Assistance Provided: No

GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE HealthCare will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

While GE HealthCare does not currently require U.S. employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, some GE HealthCare customers have vaccination mandates that may apply to certain GE HealthCare employees.

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