Principal Product Security Engineer - Medical Device

Medtronic; United States; On-site; USD 161,000 - 241,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Tuition assistance/reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Medtronic is seeking a Principal Product Security Engineer to advance cybersecurity for cardiac ablation medical devices within our R&D organization. You will partner with engineering teams to embed security into real-time systems, embedded firmware, and connected devices.

This onsite role requires collaboration across functions and mentorship to elevate product security posture. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in embedded device security and familiarity with NIST/OWASP frameworks, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.
• Master’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• PhD with 3 years relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Product Security - Implement security requirements across the medical device development lifecycle by partnering with cross-functional teams and applying best practices from design through deployment.
• Risk Assessment - Conduct threat modeling and vulnerability assessments to identify, prioritize, and help mitigate security risks throughout the product lifecycle.
• Security Architecture - Support the design and delivery of secure medical devices through implementation of capabilities such as secure boot, secure communications, data protection, software update mechanisms, system integration protections, and access controls.
• Security Standards - Apply medical device cybersecurity standards and guidance, including NIST, OWASP, and IEC 81001-5-1, and partner with development teams to strengthen security practices.
• Technical Leadership - Stay current on cybersecurity trends affecting medical devices and health software, share best practices, and help advance long‑term product security strategy.

Skills

Embedded device security

Cybersecurity concepts & frameworks

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree

PhD

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 12 Oct 2026

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.

A Day in the Life

Medtronic Cardiac Ablation Solutions (CAS) is seeking a Principal Product Security Engineer to join our R&D organization and help secure cardiac ablation medical device solutions. This role focuses on cybersecurity for medical devices and embedded systems. It is not an IT security, compliance, or GRC-focused position. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience partnering with engineering teams to integrate cybersecurity into real-time systems, embedded firmware, connected devices, and other product security contexts.

This position is located in either Mounds View, Minnesota or Newton, Massachusetts and follows an onsite work model with a minimum of four days per week in the office.

The selected candidate will support the integration of advanced cybersecurity controls, identify and mitigate vulnerabilities, and contribute to initiatives that improve cyber resilience across the product lifecycle. This person will serve as a technical subject matter expert, mentor others, collaborate across functions, and help drive long-term improvements in product security posture.

Primary Responsibilities

• - Product Security - Implement security requirements across the medical device development lifecycle by partnering with cross-functional teams and applying best practices from design through deployment.
• - Risk Assessment - Conduct threat modeling and vulnerability assessments to identify, prioritize, and help mitigate security risks throughout the product lifecycle.
• - Security Architecture - Support the design and delivery of secure medical devices through implementation of capabilities such as secure boot, secure communications, data protection, software update mechanisms, system integration protections, and access controls.
• - Security Standards - Apply medical device cybersecurity standards and guidance, including NIST, OWASP, and IEC 81001-5-1, and partner with development teams to strengthen security practices.
• - Technical Leadership - Stay current on cybersecurity trends affecting medical devices and health software, share best practices, and help advance long‑term product security strategy.

Required Qualifications

• - Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience
• - OR Master’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
• - OR PhD with 3 years relevant experience
• - Strong experience in embedded device security within a regulated industry.
• - Strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts and frameworks such as NIST and OWASP.

Preferred Qualifications

• - Deep knowledge of secure software development lifecycle principles and security-by-design practices.
• - Experience collaborating with engineering teams to identify and address product security risks.
• - Familiarity with medical device cybersecurity standards and guidance, including IEC 81001-5-1, ISO 14971, and FDA premarket and post‑market cybersecurity guidance.
• - Experience supporting FDA and other regulatory cybersecurity submissions.
• - Experience with connected healthcare systems or cloud‑connected medical devices.
• - Security certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or similar.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co‑workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise‑wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal‑level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long‑term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$160,800.00 - $241,200.00

This position is eligible for a short‑term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

• Health, Dental and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance
• Long‑term disability leave
• Dependent daycare spending account
• Tuition assistance/reimbursement
• Simple Steps (global well‑being program)

• Incentive plans
• 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match
• Short‑term disability
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Non‑qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums)
• Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

Further details are available at the link below:

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

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