Principal Electrical Systems Architect

Siemens Healthineers AG; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Healthineers AG in the United States is seeking a Principal Electrical Systems Architect for Medical Devices to lead the electrical system architecture across all product development phases.

You will drive technical decisions, apply advanced modeling and simulations, and mentor engineering teams while ensuring IEC 60601-1, EMC, and other regulatory requirements are met. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience leading systems through medical device certification processes.
• Proven ability to mentor engineering teams.
• Strong communication across functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical system architecture across all phases of product development, from concept to post-market support.
• Drive technical decisions and architecture trade studies with impact on performance, risk, regulatory compliance, and timelines.
• Apply advanced engineering methods to solve multidisciplinary challenges in product development.
• Mentor electrical engineering teams and provide technical leadership.
• Establish and advance best practices in system architecture and development processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and partners, supporting planning and risk management.

Skills

Power architecture

EMC

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Systems engineering leadership

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