Senior Systems Engineer

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

Job summary

Becton Dickinson (BD) is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead end-to-end system development for innovative medical technologies in a New Product Development context.

The role requires translating customer needs into testable requirements, guiding risk analyses, and coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver compliant, high-quality products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or related technical discipline.
• 3–5+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Experience leading systems engineering activities for complex products or integrated systems.
• Familiarity with DFSS, hazard analyses, and risk mitigation planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead system-level engineering activities from concept through launch and sustaining.
• Translate customer and stakeholder needs into clear, testable system requirements.
• Plan, document system-level risk assessments and design reviews to mitigate risks.
• Own verification and validation strategy, planning, coordination, and execution oversight.
• Mentor and guide engineers in systems engineering processes and best practices.

Skills

Systems engineering

Leadership

Requirements management

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical writing

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Science

Postgraduate degree

Tools

Model-based systems engineering

Requirements management tools

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 Senior Systems Engineer Excited to grow your career? Join a New Product Development team at BD! We are looking for a highly motivated Senior Systems Engineer to provide technical leadership across the development of innovative medical technologies. This role is ideal for an experienced systems engineer who excels at connecting customer needs, business objectives, technical requirements, and cross-functional execution to deliver successful products.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead system-level engineering activities throughout the product lifecycle, from concept through launch and sustaining.
• Translate customer and stakeholder needs into clear, testable, and traceable system and product requirements.
• Lead requirements development, management, and traceability activities across complex hardware, software, and integrated systems.
• Plan, facilitate, and document system-level risk assessments, hazard analyses, and design reviews to ensure risks are identified and appropriately mitigated.
• Lead system integration planning and execution, identifying and resolving system-level issues throughout development and sustaining activities.
• Own verification and validation strategy, planning, coordination, execution oversight, and traceability to ensure product requirements are met.
• Develop and execute reliability planning activities and support data-driven product quality improvements.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration among Reliability, Statistics, Software, Electrical, Mechanical, Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Clinical, Marketing, and Operations teams.
• Serve as a technical leader on project core teams, helping identify technical risks, resource needs, and critical path activities required to achieve project milestones.
• Investigate and resolve complex system behavior issues, product performance concerns, and technical challenges across development and commercialized products.
• Mentor and guide less experienced engineers in systems engineering processes, tools, and best practices.
• Identify, champion, and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance engineering effectiveness, product quality, and development efficiency.
• Apply Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) methodologies and engineering best practices across all projects.

Required Skills/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical discipline.
• A postgraduate degree is preferred.
• 3-5+ years of relevant engineering experience, or an equivalent combination of advanced education and engineering experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading systems engineering activities for complex products or integrated systems.
• Strong understanding of the product development lifecycle from concept through launch.
• Experience with requirements development, requirements management, and requirements traceability.
• Experience planning and executing system-level verification and validation activities.
• Experience leading risk management activities, including FMEA, hazard analysis, and risk mitigation planning.
• Familiarity with system integration, reliability engineering, design reviews, and technical problem-solving.
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across multiple engineering disciplines and business functions.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while providing technical leadership within cross-functional teams.
• Strong attention to detail.

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Experience developing medical devices or products within a regulated industry.
• Experience leading systems engineering efforts on software-enabled or connected products.
• Experience with requirements management tools and model-based systems engineering concepts.
• Experience with statistical methods, Design for Six Sigma (DFSS), reliability engineering, or design optimization techniques.
• Experience driving technical leadership within cross-functional product development teams.
• Experience working in Agile or hybrid product development environments.

Leadership Expectations

• Drive systems thinking across complex product development efforts.
• Influence technical direction through data-driven decision making.
• Proactively identify and mitigate technical risks.
• Build strong cross-functional partnerships.
• Mentor and develop other engineers.
• Champion engineering excellence and continuous improvement.
• Balance customer needs, business objectives, technical feasibility, and regulatory requirements to deliver successful products.

Workplace Arrangements

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.

Primary Work Location and Additional Details

Primary Work Location USA CA - San Diego Bldg A&B Additional Locations Work Shift

Salary Range

Salary or hourly pay ranges: $105,500.00 - $168,800.00 USD Annual

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.