Principal Systems Engineer

Zvh; Skaneateles Falls (NY); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible onsite policy

Job summary

Baxter is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to sustain on-market products and guide new NPD in the Front-Line Care Connected Monitoring portfolio. You will own systems and risk activities across the product lifecycle, collaborating with multi-functional teams to deliver reliable, compliant medical devices that improve patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes leadership, cross-functional influence, and translating complex requirements into robust system design, with opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Software Engineering or a comparable technical discipline.
• 5–6+ years of engineering experience in medical devices or related fields.
• Knowledge of ISO 14971 for risk management of medical devices.
• Knowledge of IEC 62304 and IEC/TR 80002-1.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills, with teamwork ability.
• Ability to work with incomplete information and make timely decisions.
• Ability to write clear, verifiable requirements.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer needs, business constraints, and regulatory requirements into system requirements.
• Conduct risk management including planning, risk analysis, evaluation, and control.
• Decompose system requirements into module-level requirements.
• Plan and oversee reliability and robustness activities.
• Lead technical team through risk identification and management and resolve defects.
• Ensure changes are analyzed holistically with full impact understanding.

Skills

Bachelor’s Degree

Engineering experience

ISO 14971

IEC 62304

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Verbal and written comms

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Software Engineering or comparable

Job description

This is where your work makes a difference. At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond. Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results. Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.

Your Role at Baxter

This is where your work saves lives

As a Principal Systems Engineer at Baxter, you will play a key role in the sustainment of currently marketed and new product development products within the Front-Line Care Connected Monitoring portfolio. The role will have responsibility for systems and risk activities and ownership for NPD products within the portfolio. The research we do and the products we develop improve outcomes for patients around the world. As a Principal Systems Engineer at Baxter, your work contributes directly to making a significant impact on others. Its challenging work—and you're not on your own. Our teams collaborate multi-functionally and lead by influence. Whether guiding projects or developing a team, our Connected Monitoring product team is responsible for influencing others to achieve results! Your Team While everyone at Baxter has a shared passion for our mission, the R&D teams play a significant role in our ability to save and sustain lives. Scientists and engineers in R&D work together to develop, test, and launch products that improve patient care. As the Principal Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for the systems and risk role of the Baxter Front Line Care Connected Patient Monitoring products throughout the on-market product lifecycle!

What you’ll be doing

• Translate customer needs, business constraints, and regulatory requirements into product functional and performance system requirements.
• Conduct risk management activities including planning, risk analysis, risk evaluation and control.
• Decompose and allocate system level requirements into module level requirements.
• Plan and oversee reliability and robustness activities.
• Lead the technical team through technical risk identification and management as well as issue and test defect resolution.
• Ensure changes are analyzed holistically and impacts are fully understood.

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s Degree (Mechanical, Electrical, Software Engineering or comparable technical discipline)
• 5 to 6+ years of engineering experience
• Knowledge in ISO 14971 Application of Risk Management to Medical Devices
• Knowledge in IEC 62304 and IEC/TR 80002-1.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaboratively with others in a team environment.
• Able to work in the absence of complete information and make timely decisions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Strategic thinker but can execute with great attention to detail.
• Organized and able to progress on many different tasks in parallel.
• Proficient problem‑solving skills
• Fundamental understanding of HW and SW engineering disciplines
• Able to write clear, concise, and verifiable requirements.
• Adaptive, open to change and continuously looks for ways to improve and simplify complex work.

Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a required minimum number of days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission. The flexible workplace policy is subject to local laws and legal requirements. At its discretion, Baxter may decide to adjust, suspend, or discontinue as business needs change.

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $112,000 to $154,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

• Our health and well‑being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short‑term and long‑term disability, and business travel accident insurance.
• Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching.
• We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time‑off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave.
• Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Know Your Rights

Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. Reasonable Accommodations: Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, our team is ready to assist.

Since 1931, we have been at the forefront of innovation by bringing smarter, more personalized care to patients around the world. Now, we’re more determined than ever to make a lasting impact as we are redefining healthcare delivery across the care journey. Our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives motivates us as we create a culture in which each of us can succeed. This is where you belong.