Manager Systems Design Engineering

1 DexCom Inc; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Global growth opportunities

Career development programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Dexcom is seeking a Systems Design Engineering Manager in San Diego to lead hands-on test systems for our CGM products. You will safeguard product integrity, troubleshoot challenges in real-time, and influence validation improvements across manufacturing and R&D teams.

You’ll manage a team of engineers, drive continuous improvement, and partner with cross‑functional groups to meet aggressive quality and regulatory standards. Experience in medical devices and leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 3+ years of leadership experience in medical device testing or verification.
• Experience with ISO 13485 and 21 CFR 820; strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers in test systems and safeguarding product integrity.
• Investigate testing failures and drive continuous improvement across processes.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to optimize test methods and validation.
• Manage high-priority requests and deploy resources to maximize impact.

Skills

Leadership

Test execution

System design

Medical device testing

Cross-functional collaboration

Investigation of testing failures

Problem solving

Communication skills

Emotional intelligence

Structured problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

The Company Dexcom Corporation (NASDAQ DXCM) is a pioneer and global leader in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). Dexcom began as a small company with a big dream: To forever change how diabetes is managed. To unlock information and insights that drive better health outcomes. Here we are 25 years later, having pioneered an industry. And we’re just getting started. We are broadening our vision beyond diabetes to empower people to take control of health. That means personalized, actionable insights aimed at solving important health challenges. To continue what we’ve started: Improving human health. We are driven by thousands of ambitious, passionate people worldwide who are willing to fight like warriors to earn the trust of our customers by listening, serving with integrity, thinking big, and being dependable. We’ve already changed millions of lives and we’re ready to change millions more. Our future ambition is to become a leading consumer health technology company while continuing to develop solutions for serious health conditions. We’ll get there by constantly reinventing unique biosensing-technology experiences. Though we’ve come a long way from our small company days, our dreams are bigger than ever. The opportunity to improve health on a global scale stands before us.

Meet the team: Join a team that sits at the heart of product quality and customer satisfaction. Our Systems Design Engineering group ensures every product leaving our floor meets the highest standards of performance, safety, and reliability—because we know that what we build impacts real people every day.

As a Systems Design Engineering Manager, you won’t just oversee the maintenance of our test systems—you’ll be a key player in safeguarding product integrity. You’ll work hands‑on with advanced test systems in our sensor manufacturing, troubleshoot challenges in real time, and directly influence how we validate and improve our products. Every day brings something new, from solving complex technical problems to collaborating with cross‑functional teams to drive continuous improvement.

What sets us apart? We value curiosity, ownership, and teamwork. You’ll work with and oversee a team of experienced engineers who are passionate about product quality and patient safety. If you enjoy digging into how things work, take pride in quality, and want your work to make a visible impact, you’ll feel right at home here.

Where you come in: Experienced technical leader familiar with industry best practices in test execution and system design. Highly accountable manager that delivers results while defining challenging goals and objectives. Manage multiple high-priority requests from competing stakeholders and deploy resources to maximize business impact. The ability to seamlessly lead and mentor the team in investigations of testing failures. Lead continuous improvement initiatives to modernize, scale and optimize test processes and methodologies.

What makes you successful: A technical degree in engineering or related scientific field. Advanced degree preferred. 3+ years of leadership experience in medical device testing, design, development, and/or verification. Knowledge in structured problem solving, test method validation, statistical analysis, and related technical skills. A good understanding of emotional intelligence with strong interpersonal and communication skills. A situational leader that flexes styles for the individual and task. Knowledge of ISO 13485 and 21 CFR 820 Results‑oriented, self‑disciplined, fast‑paced, motivated individual that requires minimal supervision.

What you’ll get: A front row seat to life changing CGM technology. Learn about our brave #dexcomwarriors community. A full and comprehensive benefits program. Growth opportunities on a global scale. Access to career development through in‑house learning programs and/or qualified tuition reimbursement. An exciting and innovative, industry‑leading organization committed to our employees, customers, and the communities we serve.

Travel Required: 0-5% Experience and Education Requirements: Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree with 8‑12 years of industry experience Requires a degree in a technical discipline 2‑5 years of previous management or lead experience Please note: The information contained herein is not intended to be an all”-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all”-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Salary: $135,100.00 - $225,100.00 #DexcomUS

Since 1999, Dexcom has simplified and revolutionized diabetes management, positively impacting millions worldwide. At Dexcom, we’re more than just a medical device company; we’re a collective of visionary thinkers, trailblazers, and problem solvers. Our mission transcends the ordinary. We aim to revolutionize healthcare, one groundbreaking technology at a time.