Software Systems Engineer II

Medtronic plc; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Well-being program

Job summary

Medtronic plc in Massachusetts seeks a Software Systems Engineer II to join the Affera Mapping and Ablation System team, supporting design and development of advanced software-enabled capital systems for the cardiac electrophysiology lab.

The role emphasizes MBSE with SysML, interface contracts, and risk analysis, with responsibilities spanning requirements traceability, architecture modeling, and collaboration across software, hardware, and regulatory domains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 0 years experience.
• Knowledge of Medical Product development, IEC 62304, ISO 13485, and FDA guidance in a technical discipline.
• Proficient in Python and C/C++ or C#.
• Experience with requirements-driven development and traceability.
• Familiarity with MBSE concepts and SysML.
• Strong documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain system and software architecture models using SysML (v1/v2).
• Apply MBSE principles to connect system intent to software services, APIs, schemas, modules, and firmware.
• Define interface contracts and allocations between system functions, software, and hardware components.
• Support V-model traceability across requirements, design, implementation, and verification
• Author and review software system requirements with full bidirectional traceability.
• Perform risk analysis activities including FMEA and interface risk identification.
• Contribute to process and tooling improvements for MBSE adoption and trace automation.
• Apply the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development life cycle.

Skills

Python

C/C++

MBSE SysML

Traceability

Documentation

Agile

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

SysML tools

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 19 Oct 2026

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.

A Day in the Life

Medtronic is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Software Systems Engineer II to join our Affera Mapping and Ablation System team, supporting the design and development of advanced software-enabled capital systems for the cardiac electrophysiology lab.

The Affera Mapping and Ablation System is an innovative medical technology designed to treat patients with cardiac arrhythmias. The system involves advanced mapping techniques to create detailed images of the heart’s electrical activity, helping physicians identify abnormal areas causing arrhythmias. Once identified, the Affera Ablation System delivers targeted energy to disrupt these abnormal signals, restoring normal heart rhythm.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain system and software architecture models using SysML (v1/v2).
• Apply MBSE principles to connect system intent to software services, APIs, schemas, modules, and firmware.
• Define interface contracts and allocations between system functions, software, and hardware components.
• Support V-model traceability across requirements, design, implementation, and verification
• Author and review software system requirements with full bidirectional traceability.
• Perform risk analysis activities including FMEA and interface risk identification.
• Contribute to process and tooling improvements for MBSE adoption and trace automation.
• Apply the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development life cycle.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 2 years of experience, or master’s degree plus 0 years related experience.
• Knowledge of Medical Product development, IEC-62304, ISO 13485, and FDA guidance in a technical discipline, preferably software related, or relevant regulated industries
• Proficient in programming languages such as Python, C++/C# or similar languages
• Experience with requirements-driven development and traceability.
• Familiarity with MBSE concepts and SysML.
• Strong understanding of good documentation practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and system architecture modeling
• SysML v1/v2 proficiency and associated modeling tools
• Requirements development and bidirectional V-model traceability
• Software and hardware interface definition, allocation, and risk identification
• Regulated medical-device software development, including IEC 62304, ISO 13485, and FDA guidance
• Software risk management and FMEA
• Programming proficiency in Python, C++, C#, or similar languages
• Technical documentation and report writing
• Cross-functional collaboration and clear written and verbal communication
• Agile development, Git-based version control, and process/tooling improvement

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For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$93,600.00 - $140,400.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertain solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance,Health Savings Account,Healthcare Flexible Spending Account,Life insurance, Long-term disability leave,Dependent daycare spending account,Tuition assistance/reimbursement, andSimple Steps (global well-being program).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees:Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match,Short-term disability,Paid time off,Paid holidays,Employee Stock Purchase Plan,Employee Assistance Program,Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), andCapital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

Further details are available at the link below:

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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