Principal Systems Engineer

Olympus Corporation of the Americas; Westborough (MA); Hybrid; USD 138,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries and annual bonus

401(k) with company match

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

Paid vacation and sick time

Parental leave and adoption assistance

Paid holidays

On-site amenities (childcare, café, f 

Job summary

Olympus Corporation of the Americas is hiring a Principal Systems Engineer in Massachusetts with hybrid work. You will lead the technical development of product strategy, owning system-level responsibilities across backend systems and a system-of-systems ecosystem.

The role emphasizes servant leadership and cross-functional collaboration. You will partner with Product Management, Architecture, and Engineering to translate the product vision into a tangible roadmap, manage requirements, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in CS, business administration, engineering, or related field.
• 6–10 years in systems engineering or software product management.
• 5+ years in software development methodologies in medical device/tech space.
• 5+ years leading complex cross-functional projects.
• Strong communication skills with ability to influence across teams.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams across geographies.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Leadership and decisive decision-making skills.
• Passion for technology and delivering high-quality products.
• Experience in MedTech hardware/software integration.
• Experience shaping product strategy and providing guidance.
• Knowledge of imaging, computer vision, ML/AI in healthcare.
• Comfort working with distributed stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own product vision and develop a strategic roadmap.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Architecture, and Engineering as the face of technical development.
• Create actionable plans aligned to governance and roadmap.
• Maintain stakeholder communication to ensure alignment with the platform roadmap.
• Develop and maintain system and software requirements with traceability.
• Coordinate design and development activities across teams.
• Monitor progress and identify areas for improvement.
• Prepare technical product documentation.
• Draft enabler work items with Architecture and Engineering.
• Plan roll-out with stakeholders and manage change activities.

Skills

Strong communication

Influence and drive results

Leadership and decision-making

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in CS/engineering/related field

Job description

Working Location: Massachusetts, Westborough

Workplace Flexibility: Hybrid

For more than 100 years, Olympus has focused on making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling.

Every day, we live by our philosophy, True to Life, by advancing medical technologies and elevating the standard of patient care so people everywhere can fulfill their desires, dreams, and lives.

Our five Core Values empower us to achieve Our Purpose:

Patient Focus, Integrity, Innovation, Impact and Empathy.

Learn more about Life at Olympus: https://www.olympusamerica.com/careers.

Job Description

As a Principal Systems Engineer, you have a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact by leading the technical development and execution of our product strategy. By providing system-level product ownership capabilities for backend systems and coordination and systems engineering expertise throughout a system-of-systems ecosystem, focused on one or more prdoucts, you help us to bring the product vision into a reality. Your role as a servant-leader is crucial in driving excellence and expertise throughout the product lifecycle.

Job Duties

Product Actualization

• Deeply understand the product vision from Product Management, keeping abreast with the product roadmap, good practices and new trends.
• Work closely with Product Management, Architecture and engineering as well as cross functional initiative teams and serve as the face of the technical development effort on one or more products.
• Articulate and develop a cohesive vision and strategy to bring the vision for the product to reality
• Create and manage an actionable development roadmap, ensuring feasibility with respect to business objectives and alignment to overarching platform governance.
• Continuously communicate with all stakeholders, including business managers and development teams to maintain the vision and overall alignment to the platform roadmap.
• Conduct risk and quality management assessments at a product level.

Backend System Backlog Management

• Create and maintain the product backlog based on evolving requirements and good practice, ensuring that changes align with broader business objectives and are prioritized based on product vision.
• Map out dependencies to ensure development of a realistic and efficient plan.
• Engage with business stakeholders to collect requirements input and to present ideas for testing and further development.

Development Oversight

• Write, maintain and trace system and software requirements following industry best practices for design controls, and ensure that they are understood by the technical and cross-functional teams.
• Work with the development team to identify, define and organize activities, as well as coordinate all stages of product creation including design and development.
• Monitor and evaluate product progress and identify any areas with the potential for improvements.
• Prepare and maintain product documentation, primarily of a technical nature..
• Develop or support development of work items (stories) that articulate enablers that need to be implemented to allow the product to meet end user needs, working hand in hand with architecture and software engineering. . .
• Engage early with all stakeholders to plan and prepare roll-out, coordinate key stakeholders for project roll-out where necessary.
• Support and engage in any change management activities related to the product.

Job Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Sciences, Business Administration, Engineering, or other related field (or equivalent and related experience).
• Minimum of 6-10 years of experience in systems engineering or equivalent roles in software product management, either as a product manager, software engineer, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in software development methodologies or related activities within the medical device or medical technology spaces.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience leading complex, cross-functional projects.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to influence and drive results in cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
• Passion for technology and for delivering high-quality products.
• Extensive experience working in a global environment.
• Working across hardware and software, ideally in a MedTech environment.
• Experience developing and driving strategy for a product team and providing detailed product guidance.
• Understanding of how technologies can shape institutions, innovate and deliver growth.
• Passionate about using imaging, computer vision, and ML/AI to transform healthcare.
• High level of comfort working with distributed teams and managing stakeholders at a distance.

Preferred:

• Masters, PhD, or equivalent experience in or related field.

Why join Olympus?

We offer a holistic employee experience supporting personal and professional well-being through meaningful work, equitable offerings, and a connected culture.

Equitable Offerings you can count on:

• Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k)* with company match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage effective on start date
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Free live and on-demand Wellbeing Programs
• Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance*
• 12 Paid Holidays
• On-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness Center**

Connected Culture you can embrace:

• Work-life integrated culture that supports an employee centric mindset
• Offers onsite, hybrid and field work environments
• Paid volunteering and charitable donation/match programs
• Employee Resource Groups
• Dedicated Training Resources and Learning & Development Programs
• Paid Educational Assistance

*US Only

**Center Valley, PA and Westborough, MA

Are you ready to be a part of our team?

Learn more about our benefits and incentives: https://www.olympusamerica.com/careers/benefits-perks.

The anticipated base pay range for this full-time position in this location is $137,657.00 - $192,722.00 / year, plus potential for annual bonus (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Olympus considers a variety of factors when determining actual compensation for this position, including level of experience, working location, and relevant education and certifications.

At Olympus, we are committed to Our Purpose of making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. As a global medical technology company, we partner with healthcare professionals to provide best-in-class solutions and services for early detection, diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment, aiming to improve patient outcomes by elevating the standard of care in targeted disease states.

For more than 100 years, Olympus has pursued a goal of contributing to society by producing products designed with the purpose of delivering optimal outcomes for its customers around the world.

Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Olympus employs more than 31,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and regions. Olympus Corporation of the Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA, and employs more than 5,200 employees throughout locations in North and South America. For more information, visit www.olympusamerica.com.

You Belong at Olympus

We are deeply committed to fostering a respectful, fair, and welcoming workplace for all individuals, perspectives, and lifestyles. We believe in fostering a non-discriminatory, inclusive work environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging, in full compliance with legal standards. Empathy and unity are core to our company culture, empowering employees to contribute fully and flourish. We warmly encourage all who wish to bring their talents to Olympus to apply.

Applicants Requesting Accommodations:

Olympus is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Olympus will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact [e-mail]. If your disability impairs your ability to email, you may call our HR Compliance Manager at 1-888-Olympus (1-888-659-6787).

Let’s realize your potential, together.

It is the policy of Olympus to extend equal employment and advancement opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship status, religious creed (including dress and grooming practices), age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth and/or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability (physical or mental) and/or a medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or service in the uniformed services, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Posting Notes: || United States (US) || Massachusetts (US-MA) || Westborough || Research and Development