Senior Systems Architect - Medical Devices & Platforms

Stryker Corporation; Portage (MI); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Corporation in Portage, Michigan, seeks a Principal Engineer, Systems Engineering to drive large, complex medical device programs using systems thinking. You will align software, hardware, and data teams, delivering safe, high-quality solutions for a connected healthcare environment.

The role requires a bachelor’s in an engineering field, 8+ years in systems engineering or product development, and proven leadership to manage risks and regulatory design controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• 8+ years in product development or systems engineering.
• Experience in a regulated industry.
• Knowledge of design controls and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead system architecture, technical strategy, and integration for complex medical device products.
• Translate customer and clinical needs into system-level requirements across software, electrical, and mechanical teams.
• Lead requirements development, allocation, traceability, and verification planning.
• Drive system-level decision making, architecture reviews, and risk assessments.
• Lead cross-functional product development from concept to verification, ensuring safety and quality.

Skills

Systems engineering leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory awareness

Stakeholder influence

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Software, Biomedical Engineering, or related

Tools

Jama

DOORS

Polarion

MBSE

SysML

Job description

Stryker Corporation in Portage, Michigan, seeks a Principal Engineer, Systems Engineering to drive large, complex medical device programs using systems thinking. You will align software, hardware, and data teams, delivering safe, high-quality solutions for a connected healthcare environment.

The role requires a bachelor’s in an engineering field, 8+ years in systems engineering or product development, and proven leadership to manage risks and regulatory design controls.