Senior Systems Engineer Medical Devices & CRM Programs

Thornton Tomasetti; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 114,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer in Sylmar, CA to drive system-level design and verification for implantable devices. You will oversee major programs, ensure customer requirements translate to robust solutions, and coordinate across disciplines to meet schedule and cost targets.

The role demands eight-plus years of system engineering experience, strong communication, and the ability to travel up to 10%. Base pay ranges from $114,000 to $228,000 annually, with location-based adjustments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of system engineering experience with product development in engineering or physical science.
• Experience across electrical, electro-mechanical, software, or biomedical technologies for implantable systems.
• Strong knowledge of development processes aligned with ISO and FDA design controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead programs with significant novelty and cross-discipline integration.
• Plan and execute department strategy; frame problems, devise plans, track progress.
• Organize work to deliver programs and manage priorities; collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Systems engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in software engineering or related field

Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering or related

Job description

Abbott is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer in Sylmar, CA to drive system-level design and verification for implantable devices. You will oversee major programs, ensure customer requirements translate to robust solutions, and coordinate across disciplines to meet schedule and cost targets.

The role demands eight-plus years of system engineering experience, strong communication, and the ability to travel up to 10%. Base pay ranges from $114,000 to $228,000 annually, with location-based adjustments.