Senior Systems Engineer — Medical Device NPD Leader

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

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.