Sr. Software Systems Engineer

MED Medtronic Inc; Mounds View (MN); On-site; USD 121,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Medtronic is seeking a motivated Sr. Software Systems Engineer to join the Affera Mapping and Ablation System team.

You will develop software-enabled capital systems for cardiac electrophysiology, owning key features and ensuring end-to-end MBSE traceability across requirements, design, and verification. The role emphasizes MBSE with SysML, collaboration across engineers, and a strong focus on delivering groundbreaking medical technology that can disrupt the industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of relevant experience, or higher degrees with fewer years.
• 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 to connect system intent to software services, APIs, schemas, modules, and firmware.
• Define interface contracts and allocations between system functions, software, and hardware.
• Support V-model traceability across requirements, design, implementation, and verification.
• Author and review software system requirements with full traceability.
• Perform risk analysis including FMEA and interface risk identification.
• Contribute to MBSE process improvements and trace automation.
• Apply standards, processes, tools throughout the life cycle.

Skills

MBSE concepts

SysML

Python

C++/C#

Requirements-driven development

Agile development

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SysML tooling

Git

QT/QML

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 24 Aug 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

At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.

Medtronic is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Sr. Software Systems Engineer 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 Sr. Software Systems Engineer will an integral member in the Affera Software Team, working on cutting-edge technology in the electrophysiology field. This role offers a rare chance to be at the forefront of helping develop a groundbreaking technology that can disrupt the industry. The ideal candidate has strong MBSE skills and experience using SysML (v1/v2) to support V-model traceability from requirements through verification. They will own key features, collaborate across engineering teams, and are enthusiastic about making a meaningful difference for millions.

About the Affera Mapping and Ablation System

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

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 and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience OR PhD with 0 years relevant experience
• Experience with requirements-driven development and traceability
• Familiarity with MBSE concepts and SysML
• Strong understanding of good documentation practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Medical Product development, IEC-62304, ISO 13485, and FDA guidance in a technical discipline, preferably software related
• 4+ years of software verification experience
• Proficient in programming languages such as Python, C++/C# or similar languages
• Experience with SysML v2 tooling.
• Experience writing technical reports
• Experience with QT/QML
• Experience with software version control systems, such as Git
• Experience with Agile development
• Strong work ethic and entrepreneurial drive
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Benefits & Compensation

• Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$120,800.00 - $181,200.00
• This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
• 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 pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).
• 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
• Simple Steps (global well-being program)
• 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)
• Capital 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

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.

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.

The above statements 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.

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.

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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