Principal Electrical Systems Architect

Siemens Healthineers in; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical insurance

dental insurance

vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

life insurance

long‑term and short‑term disability保险

paid parking/public transportation

paid time off

paid sick and safe time

Job summary

Siemens Healthineers is seeking a Principal Electrical Systems Architect, Medical Devices, to lead the electrical system architecture across all phases of product development, from concept through post-market support, ensuring compliance with QMS and regulatory requirements. You will drive technical decisions and guide interdisciplinary teams in a fast-paced medical device environment.

You will mentor engineers, establish best practices in architecture, requirements management, and verification,

Qualifications

• Experience leading systems through IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2 (EMC), SPE-3000, and TUV/NRTL certification.
• Deep expertise in power architecture, grounding, isolation, EMC, leakage current, and safety compliance.
• Experience supporting FDA, IDE, and MDR submissions.
• Functions as a technical authority across EE, systems, software, and compliance disciplines.
• Strong communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Leading the electrical system architecture across all phases of product development, from concept through post-market support.
• Driving technical decision-making and architectural trade studies across design iterations.
• applying advanced engineering principles to solve complex multidisciplinary challenges; guiding development.
• Mentoring electrical engineering teams and providing coaching across projects and teams.
• Establishing best practices in system architecture, design methodologies, and verification strategies.
• Leading collaboration with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and external partners; supporting planning, risk management, and execution.

Skills

Electrical systems

System architecture

Regulatory compliance

EMC

FDA submissions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth, all while valuing your unique contributions.

Plans, calculates, designs, develops, tests, and modifies experimental and/or operational electrical concepts or subsystems.

As a Principal Electrical Systems Architect, Medical Devices, you will be responsible for:

• Leading the electrical system architecture across all phases of product development, from concept and requirements definition through design, verification, validation, commercialization, and post-market support, ensuring compliance with applicable QMS and regulatory requirements.
• Driving technical decision-making and architectural trade studies, rapidly assessing the impact of design changes on product performance, risk, regulatory compliance, and development timelines.
• Applying advanced engineering principles, modeling, simulation, and analytical methods to solve complex multidisciplinary challenges and guide robust product development.
• Working in conjunction with Electrical Engineering manager to mentor for electrical engineering, providing coaching, guidance, and technical leadership across projects and development teams.
• Establishing and advancing best practices in system architecture, design methodologies, requirements management, verification strategies, development processes, and engineering tools.
• Leading technical collaboration with cross‑functional teams, suppliers, and external partners, while supporting project planning, technical risk management, resource allocation, and execution of key program deliverables.

This position may suit you best ifyou are familiar with what is below, and would like to do develop your career with Healthineers:

• Experience leading systems through IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2 (EMC), SPE-3000, and TUV/NRTL certification
• Deep expertise in power architecture, grounding, isolation, EMC, leakage current, and safety compliance
• Experience supporting FDA, IDE, and MDR submissions
• Functions as a technical authority across EE, systems, software, and compliance disciplines
• Strong communication skills required

Required skills to have for the success of this role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics or other related technical area required, Master’s degree or above preferred
• 15+ years developing Class II/III medical devices
• Willing to travel up to 10%

Who we are

We are a team of more than 72,000 highly dedicated Healthineers in more than 70 countries. As a leader in medical technology, we constantly push the boundaries to create better outcomes and experiences for patients, no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio is crucial for clinical decision‑making and treatment pathways.

How we work

When you join Siemens Healthineers, you become one in a global team of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists, who believe in each individual’s potential to contribute with diverse ideas. We are from different backgrounds, cultures, religions, political and/or sexual orientations, and work together, to fight the world’s most threatening diseases and enable access to care, united by one purpose: to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

The base pay range for this position is:

$170,380 - $234,267

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

If this is a commission eligible position the commission eligibility will be in accordance with the terms of the Company's plan. Commissions are based on individual performance and/or company performance.

Benefits

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• life insurance
• long‑term and short‑term disability insurance
• paid parking/public transportation
• paid time off
• paid sick and safe time

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