Senior Engineer, Systems

Becton Dickinson; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

BD in San Diego seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to provide systems leadership through the product life cycle. You will translate customer and stakeholder needs into system and product requirements, assess hazards, and develop design and test specifications for new hardware and software products.

The role requires strong writing and communication skills, experience with DFSS, systems integration and verification, and the ability to lead cross‑functional teams toward critical milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering required.
• Postgraduate degree preferred.
• 5+ years related work experience required.
• Excellent communication skills across disciplines.
• Strong writing skills and attention to detail.
• DFSS knowledge or statistical test design experience.
• Experience with systems engineering and requirements management.

Responsibilities

• Lead system‑level feasibility and risk assessments.
• Generate requirements and coordinate design across teams.
• Plan and execute verification and validation activities.
• Support in sustaining activities and continuous improvement.
• Apply DFSS best practices on projects.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to influence acrossDisciplines

DFSS knowledge

Statistical test design

Strong writing skills

Attention to detail

Experience with Systems Engineering

Requirements management

Systems integration & testing

Project Management

Leadership in cross-functional teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering

Postgraduate degree preferred

Job description

We are the people who give possibilities purpose BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

Job Description

Join a New Product Development team at BD! A Systems Engineer in this role is responsible for using their broad technical expertise, leadership skills, and product development knowledge to provide Systems leadership through various phases of the product life cycle. This Systems Engineer translates voice of customer and stakeholder needs into system and product requirements, identifies potential hazards and assesses requirements to ensure that the product meets the user/business needs, develops design and process specifications for new hardware and software products, ensures completion of product verification and validation, and provides support in sustaining activities. The expectation for a Senior Systems Engineer is that they regularly serve on smaller project core teams, act as a leader of technical excellence, and participate as an agent for continuous improvement within the Systems Engineering function. As such, they are expected to help identify tasks/resources and fulfill them to ensure that critical project milestones are met and systems integration activities are completed.

What is expected of you for success in your role?

Intimate knowledge of the product development lifecycle from concept through launch. Responsible for leading and coordinating system/product-level feasibility, risks assessments, requirements generation, system-level product development, reliability planning and execution, integration planning, verification & validation planning, coordination, and execution, etc. Facilitates cross-functional knowledge and examines system behaviors to promote the understanding and resolution of in-market and product development issues, opportunities, and technical risks to drive continuous improvement efforts and new product introduction Applies Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) best practices on all projects.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering.
• A postgraduate degree is preferred.
• At least 5 years related work experience required (combination of work experience and advanced degrees).
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence across disciplines, for example: interdepartmental (with fellow engineers), cross-functional (with Marketing, Clinical Representatives, Software Engineers, Test Engineers, Quality Engineers, Manufacturing, Regulatory, etc.)
• A strong technical background within Systems Engineering, medical device development, or similar.
• Experience with Systems Engineering and requirements management.
• Familiar with systems integration and testing, system architectural planning and design, Reliability Engineering, Project Management, and Failure Modes Effects Analysis.
• DFSS knowledge and experience or statistical test design and analysis knowledge.
• Must have very strong writing skills.
• Attention to detail is paramount.
• Ability to identify opportunities for continuous improvement projects/efforts.

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast- paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting. For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Why Join Us?

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive. We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success. To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers.

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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At BD, we reward, support and develop our associates through our comprehensive Total Rewards program. We are committed to attracting and retaining high quality talent by providing reward and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture, as well as a competitive package of compensation and benefits programs. You can learn more on our career site under "Our Commitment to You." Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We regularly review these ranges and factors, such as location, contribute to the range displayed. Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully. The salary or hourly rate offered is determined by the role’s specific requirements, including any applicable step rate pay system at the work location. Salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role. Salary Range Information $105,500.00 - $168,800.00 USD Annual

We are the #MakersofPossible Working together, we make products that patients, families and their healthcare professionals rely on. We do this because we are committed to advancing the world of health. But it takes the imagination and passion of all of us at BD, from manufacturing to marketing, to look at the impossible and find solutions that turn dreams into possibilities with real-life health benefits for people today, tomorrow and beyond. We make this happen, together. We are the makers of possible.

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally‑protected characteristics.