Sr Systems Integration Engineer – Radiation Producing Subsystem

Siemens Healthineers in; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 193,000 - 265,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Long-term and short-term disability

Paid parking/public transportation

Paid time off

Paid sick time

Job summary

Siemens Healthineers is seeking a versatile Systems Engineer to join the Linear Accelerator Systems group in Palo Alto, focusing on the radiation-producing sub-system of oncology machines. You will collaborate with microwave, electrical, mechanical, materials, and servo algorithm engineers to shape architecture, manage requirements, and verify performance.

The role requires hands-on design and troubleshooting, strong communication and project management, and ability to lead cross‑functional

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience in system design, integration, verification, and troubleshooting of complex multidisciplinary products.
• Strong understanding of electrical, mechanical, control system, and physics fundamentals, with the ability to work effectively across engineering disciplines.
• Experience developing and managing system requirements, specifications, interfaces, and verification documentation.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and definition of the radiation producing subsystem architecture; define, maintain, and manage system and subsystem requirements, specifications, interfaces, and verification strategies.
• Lead system integration activities and drive resolution of complex technical issues across hardware, software, manufacturing, service, and supplier interfaces.
• Coordinate cross‑functional technical efforts throughout the product lifecycle, from concept development through product release and sustaining engineering.
• Develop and execute system‑level test plans, analyze results, and ensure traceability between requirements, design, and verification activities.
• Support product risk management activities, including root cause analysis, failure investigations, and implementation of corrective actions.
• Evaluate technical tradeoffs involving performance, reliability, manufacturability, serviceability, quality, schedule, and cost.
• Drive technical projects and ensure alignment across engineering disciplines, suppliers, product management, manufacturing, quality, and field organizations.
• Communicate technical recommendations, decisions, and results effectively to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements management

Verification

Cross-functional coordination

Project management

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Regulated environment

Medical devices knowledge

Education

BS in Systems Eng

MS or PhD in related field

Physics background

Tools

PLM tools

Issue tracking

Job description

Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth, all while valuing your unique contributions.

We seek a versatile Systems Engineer for our Linear Accelerator Systems group, supporting radiation-producing subsystems in oncology machines. Responsibilities include contributing to architecture, managing requirements and verification and leading integration. Candidates need broad engineering and physics knowledge, hands‑on design and troubleshooting experience, and strong communication, project management, and cross‑functional coordination skills. This will be an on‑site role in the Palo Alto office with travel requirements to the Mountain View facility.

Job Description

We are looking for a versatile and well‑rounded Systems Engineer to join our Linear Accelerator Systems group, which is responsible for the radiation producing subsystem on our Radiation Oncology machines.

The candidate will join an interdisciplinary team of microwave, electrical, mechanical, materials, and servo algorithm engineers. The role involves contributing to the design and definition of the architecture of the radiation producing sub‑system; defining, managing, and verifying system requirements; resolving technical system integration challenges; coordinating cross‑functional technical activities; and ensuring hardware, software, and serviceability considerations are successfully integrated.

This position calls for strong systems thinking, excellent communication and project management skills, and the ability to resolve technically complex issues in a multidisciplinary environment.

The ideal candidate combines breadth and depth in physics, electrical, mechanical and control systems engineering with hands‑on experience in system‑level design and troubleshooting. The ability to collaborate effectively in a multi‑disciplinary and cross‑functional team is essential, as is the ability to efficiently manage project timelines and supplier collaborations in a fast‑paced environment. Experience executing these deliverables in a regulated environment and familiarity with Product Life Cycle Management is a big plus.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and definition of the radiation producing subsystem architecture; define, maintain, and manage system and subsystem requirements, specifications, interfaces, and verification strategies.
• Lead system integration activities and drive resolution of complex technical issues across hardware, software, manufacturing, service, and supplier interfaces.
• Coordinate cross‑functional technical efforts throughout the product lifecycle, from concept development through product release and sustaining engineering.
• Develop and execute system‑level test plans, analyze results, and ensure traceability between requirements, design, and verification activities.
• Support product risk management activities, including root cause analysis, failure investigations, and implementation of corrective actions.
• Evaluate technical tradeoffs involving performance, reliability, manufacturability, serviceability, quality, schedule, and cost.
• Drive technical projects and ensure alignment across engineering disciplines, suppliers, product management, manufacturing, quality, and field organizations.
• Communicate technical recommendations, decisions, and results effectively to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
• Proven experience in system design, integration, verification, and troubleshooting of complex multidisciplinary products.
• Strong understanding of electrical, mechanical, control system, and physics fundamentals, with the ability to work effectively across engineering disciplines.
• Experience developing and managing system requirements, specifications, interfaces, and verification documentation.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to lead technical discussions, influence cross‑functional teams, and drive complex issues to resolution.
• Experience working with requirements management, issue tracking, and product lifecycle management tools.
• Experience in medical devices, radiation therapy systems, accelerators, high‑voltage systems, industrial equipment, or other regulated products is preferred.
• Familiarity with system risk management, reliability engineering, and regulated product development processes is desirable.
• Experience collaborating with external suppliers is a plus.

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The base pay range for this position is:

$192,600 - $264,825

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

If this is a commission eligible position the commission eligibility will be in accordance with the terms of the Company's plan. Commissions are based on individual performance and/or company performance.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• life insurance
• long-term and short-term disability insurance
• paid parking/public transportation
• paid time off
• paid sick and safe time

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