Senior Systems Engineer

Atraverse Medical, Inc.; Solana Beach (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

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Medical insurance

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Job summary

A medical device startup in Solana Beach, CA, is seeking a mid-senior level Systems Engineer to oversee the lifecycle of an electrosurgical tool. This full-time, on-site role involves technical leadership, project scheduling, and compliance management in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, have 8+ years in medical device R&D, and possess strong communication skills. You will collaborate across teams to drive innovations and manage project timelines, supporting the development of life-saving medical technologies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in design/engineering for medical device development.
• Experience with FDA-regulated Class II/III medical devices.
• Ability to influence others and deliver effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Technical lead for elements of an electrosurgical system.
• Manage electrical safety and compliance activities.
• Prepare technical documentation for regulatory submissions.

Skills

Full life-cycle engineering

Electrical engineering

Electromechanical systems experience

Project scheduling

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Advanced degree in engineering (preferred)

Tools

MS Project

Job description

We are currently looking for a senior level Systems Engineer (exact title depending on experience) interested in developing an electrosurgical tool used for transseptal procedures in a fast-paced startup environment. This is a full time on-site position and will require reporting to our offices located in Solana Beach, CA. This person will oversee the entire lifecycle from product development to launch and sustaining support while working closely with the company’s internal and external development and manufacturing teams. We are looking for a leader who will be hands‑on serving as an individual contributor.

Responsibilities

• Technical lead for various elements of an electrosurgical system which may include the RF generator, one‑time use devices, and/or system accessories through all stages of the product lifecycle.
• Review existing or develop de novo project schedules to identify strategies to de‑risk timelines as well as to compress timelines to meet company objectives.
• Interface closely with suppliers including third‑party development companies and contract manufacturers on a daily basis to review project status and help eliminate technical hurdles.
• Prepare technical documentation, including manufacturing instructions, test methods, protocols, and reports, to support design control activities and regulatory submissions.
• Manage 60601 and other electrical safety and EMC, MRI safety, and radio regulation (FCC, RED, etc.) compliance activities.
• Test method development for both characterization testing and verification/validation testing.
• Support of preclinical and clinical testing.
• Strong verbal, written, and cross‑functional communications skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in project team settings.
• Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and other regulatory requirements.

Qualifications / Core Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (required); degrees in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline may be considered if supported by substantial electrical engineering experience.
• Minimum 8 years in design/engineering for medical device development and/or manufacturing.
• Preferred: Advanced degree in an engineering discipline.
• Preferred: Experience in class II/III medical device and capital equipment development.
• Preferred: Experience in a startup environment.

Skills and Experience

• Experience with full life‑cycle engineering, from concept (prototyping) to production transfer, and scale‑up, for an FDA‑regulated Class II/III medical devices following design controls best practices.
• Must have prior experience with electromechanical systems / medical capital equipment.
• Electrical engineering background with the ability to act as the in‑house EE SME, driving and reviewing design changes with external vendors and contract manufacturers to support system improvements and issue resolution.
• Ability to influence others and deliver effective communication in a dynamic environment.
• High level of independence and ability to self‑manage multiple competing priorities.
• Experience scheduling projects using tools like MS Project and building budgets. PMP certification preferred.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Medical Equipment Manufacturing

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