Senior Systems Engineer

onehealthineers; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthineers seeks a Systems Engineer for its Linear Accelerator Systems group, focusing on the radiation-producing subsystem of Radiation Oncology products. You will define requirements, lead cross-functional integration, and verify performance across hardware, software, and manufacturing domains.

The ideal candidate brings breadth in physics, electrical, mechanical, and control systems engineering with hands-on system-level design experience and strong communication to drive complex issues to

Qualifications

• Proven experience in system design, integration, verification, and troubleshooting of complex multidisciplinary products.
• Strong understanding of physics, electrical, mechanical, and control fundamentals.
• Experience developing and managing system requirements, specifications, and verification documentation.
• Experience with requirements management, issue tracking, and product lifecycle management tools.

Responsibilities

• Define, maintain, and manage subsystem requirements, specifications, interfaces, and verification strategies.
• Lead system integration activities and drive resolution of complex technical issues across hardware, software, manufacturing, service, and supplier interfaces.
• Coordinate cross-functional technical efforts throughout the product lifecycle, from concept development through product release and sustaining engineering.
• Develop and execute system-level test plans, analyze results, and ensure traceability between requirements, design, and verification activities.
• Support product risk management activities, including root cause analysis, failure investigations, and implementation of corrective actions.
• Evaluate technical tradeoffs involving performance, reliability, manufacturability, serviceability, quality, schedule, and cost.
• Drive technical projects and ensure alignment across engineering disciplines, suppliers, product management, manufacturing, quality, and field organizations.
• Communicate technical recommendations, decisions, and results effectively to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Skills

System design & integration

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Requirements management

Verification & testing

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Systems Engineering or related

Tools

PLM tools (e.g., Windchill)

Job description

Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth, all while valuing your unique contributions.

Join our Linear Accelerator Systems group as a Systems Engineer responsible for the radiation-producing subsystem of our Radiation Oncology products. This role leads system requirements, integration, verification, and technical problem solving across a multidisciplinary engineering organization. The ideal candidate combines broad engineering fundamentals with hands-on experience developing and troubleshooting complex systems. We are looking for a versatile and well-rounded Systems Engineer to join our Linear Accelerator Systems group, which is responsible for the radiation-producing subsystem on our Radiation Oncology machines.

The candidate will become part of an interdisciplinary team that includes microwave, electrical, mechanical, materials and servo algorithm engineers. This role is responsible for defining, managing, and verifying system requirements, solving technical system integration challenges, coordinating cross-functional technical activities, and ensuring successful integration of hardware, software, service and manufacturing considerations throughout the product lifecycle.

The successful candidate will serve as the technical focal point for assigned subsystems, working closely with product management, engineering, manufacturing, quality, and field service organizations. This position requires strong systems thinking, excellent communication and project management skills and the ability to drive technically complex issues to resolution in a multidisciplinary environment.

The ideal candidate combines breadth and depth in physics, electrical, mechanical and control systems engineering with hands-on experience in system-level design and troubleshooting. The ability to collaborate effectively in a multi-disciplinary and cross-functional team is essential, as is the ability to efficiently manage project timelines and supplier collaborations in a fast-paced environment. Experience executing these deliverables in a regulated environment and familiarity with Product Life Cycle Management is a big plus.

Responsibilities

• Define, maintain, and manage subsystem requirements, specifications, interfaces, and verification strategies.
• Lead system integration activities and drive resolution of complex technical issues across hardware, software, manufacturing, service, and supplier interfaces.
• Coordinate cross-functional technical efforts throughout the product lifecycle, from concept development through product release and sustaining engineering.
• Develop and execute system-level test plans, analyze results, and ensure traceability between requirements, design, and verification activities.
• Support product risk management activities, including root cause analysis, failure investigations, and implementation of corrective actions.
• Evaluate technical tradeoffs involving performance, reliability, manufacturability, serviceability, quality, schedule, and cost.
• Drive technical projects and ensure alignment across engineering disciplines, suppliers, product management, manufacturing, quality, and field organizations.
• Communicate technical recommendations, decisions, and results effectively to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in Systems Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Proven experience in system design, integration, verification, and troubleshooting of complex multidisciplinary products.
• Strong understanding of physics, electrical, mechanical, and control system fundamentals, with the ability to work effectively across engineering disciplines.
• Experience developing and managing system requirements, specifications, interfaces, and verification documentation.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to lead technical discussions, influence cross-functional teams, and drive complex issues to resolution.
• Experience working with requirements management, issue tracking, and product lifecycle management tools.
• Experience in medical devices, radiation therapy systems, accelerators, high-voltage systems, industrial equipment, or other regulated products is preferred.
• Familiarity with system risk management, reliability engineering, and regulated product development processes is desirable.
• Experience collaborating with external suppliers is a plus.

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