Sr. Systems Engineer

MiniMed; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits package

Health, dental and vision insurance

Job summary

MiniMed is seeking a Sr. Systems Engineer to develop and support complex medical-device systems, including infusion pumps, mobile apps, and cloud services.

Located in Northridge, CA, the role requires onsite presence four days per week and a strong foundation in systems engineering, requirements, and cross-functional collaboration. The successful candidate will translate user and system needs into compliant, integrated solutions, with experience in regulated environments and device development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science or other relevant technical discipline with 4+ years experience in systems engineering.
• Advanced Degree in Engineering, Science or other relevant technical discipline with 2+ years experience in systems engineering.

Responsibilities

• Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, evaluates alternatives including cost and risk, supportability and analyses for total systems.
• Analyses at all levels of total system product including concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal.
• Ensures conversion of product requirements into total systems solutions within technical, schedule and cost constraints.
• Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specs.
• Autonomy: established and productive individual contributor working independently on moderately complex projects.
• Sets objectives for own job area to meet project milestones.
• Makes adjustments or enhancements in systems and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness.
• Contacts internal/external partners to share information and support decision-making.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements engineering

System development

Independent contributor

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Science

Advanced degree in Engineering/Science

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 22 Oct 2026

At MiniMed, you can begin a lifelong career of exploration and innovation, while helping make a difference in the lives of people living with diabetes around the globe. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation for a more connected, compassionate world.

About the role

MiniMed is seeking a Sr. Systems Engineer with experience developing and supporting complex medical-device systems, including infusion pumps, subcutaneous infusion systems, medical mobile applications, implantable medical devices, and medical cloud services. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in systems engineering, requirements engineering and development, and design development with the ability to translate user and system needs into robust, compliant, and integrated solutions.

Located in Northridge CA. Must be onsite 4 days per week.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, evaluates alternatives including cost and risk, supportability and analyses for total systems.
• Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal.
• Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
• Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
• Autonomy: Established and productive individual contributor. Works independently with general supervision on larger, moderately complex projects / assignments.
• Organizational Impact: Sets objectives for own job area to meet the objectives of projects and assignments. Contributes to the completion of project milestones.
• Innovation and Complexity: Makes adjustments or recommends enhancements in systems and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness of job area.
• Communication and Influence: Contacts internal and external partners to share information, status, needs and issues in order to inform, gain input, and support decision-making.
• Leadership and Talent Management: May provide guidance and assistance to entry level professionals and/or employee in Support Career Stream.

Must have minimum qualifications

To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your resume.

Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Science or other relevant technical discipline with 4+ years experience in systems Engineering

OR

Advanced Degree in Engineering, Science or other relevant technical discipline with 2+ years experience in systems Engineering

Nice to have qualifications

• Previous experience working in medical device or other highly regulated industry
• Strong cross functional collaboration
• Previous experience working in highly matrixed organization

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.

Benefits & compensation

MiniMed offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package

At MiniMed, we put people first. A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values: We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every stage of your career and life.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$112,000.00-$190,000.00

For roles located in California, Seattle WA, Washington DC, Boston MA, and New York City, the salary range is $124,000.00 - $212,000.00 USD.

Actual compensation may vary based on factors including experience, education, certifications, skills, market conditions, internal equity, and geographic location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

At MiniMed, we are committed to supporting the well-being and financial security of our employees. Regular employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for a robust benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as access to a Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, life insurance, long-term disability leave, and a dependent daycare spending account.

In addition, all regular employees enjoy incentive plans, a 401(k) plan with company match, short-term disability coverage, paid time off and holidays, participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and access to our Employee Assistance Program. Eligible employees may also benefit from our Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement and Capital Accumulation Plan, subject to IRS minimum earnings requirements.

Please note that "regular employees" refers to those who are not temporary staff, such as interns, and some benefits may not apply to employees in Puerto Rico.

For further details about our comprehensive benefits, we encourage you to visit the link below.

About MiniMed

MiniMed Benefits Overview

MiniMed is a full-stack insulin delivery company dedicated to supporting people living with diabetes through every step of their journey - when and how they need it. For more than 40 years, we’ve been committed to redefining what’s possible: intelligent dosing systems designed for real life, predictive insights that stay a step ahead, and always on support when it’s needed most. At the heart of everything we do is a simple Mission: to make every day a better day for people with diabetes.

Learn more about our business, and our mission here.

It is the policy of MiniMed 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, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, MiniMed will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

If you are applying to perform work for MiniMed in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which MiniMed reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. MiniMed will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.