Systems Engineer - Applied Physicist

Siemens Healthineers; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid parking

Paid time off

Paid sick time

Job summary

Siemens Healthineers seeks a Systems Engineer - Applied Physicist to lead system-level integration of the PET/CT image formation chain, from data acquisition to image quality, ensuring high-performance clinical images.

You will drive early testing, develop quantitative assessment methods, and translate emerging imaging technologies into practical product capabilities, partnering with Physics, Software, and Product teams globally.

Qualifications

• PhD or Masters in Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Medical Physics, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years experience in medical imaging (PET/CT, PET/MR, nuclear medicine, image formation/reconstruction).
• Strong foundation in medical imaging physics and quantitative image analysis.
• Experience with system-level testing, image quality evaluation, troubleshooting, or integration of complex imaging systems.
• Programming experience supporting scientific computing, data analysis, signal processing, or related applications.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (<10%).

Responsibilities

• Own the system-level integration of the PET/CT image formation chain.
• Lead early system performance testing and troubleshooting across hardware, firmware, software, and imaging physics.
• Design and execute image quality and system performance testing with quantitative methods.
• Drive integration of new technologies into PET/CT products.
• Lead conception, realization, integration, and validation of new system functionality.
• Define system requirements, interfaces, and validation criteria for new functionality.
• Collaborate with Physics, Software, Hardware, Systems Engineering, Clinical, and Product Management teams.
• Investigate and resolve complex customer and field issues related to image quality and performance.
• Provide technical guidance to engineering teams and leadership.
• Mentor colleagues on imaging physics and system performance.

Skills

Programming experience

Data analysis

Signal processing

Imaging physics

Education

PhD or Master in Physics/Engineering/CS/Medical Physics

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.

Siemens Healthineers is seeking a Systems Engineer - Applied Physicist to provide technical leadership for the system-level integration and performance of the PET/CT image formation chain, from raw data acquisition and corrections through image reconstruction and final clinical image quality.

In this role, you will work at the intersection of medical imaging physics, systems engineering, software, and clinical applications. You will lead early system performance testing and troubleshooting, develop quantitative image quality assessment methods, define and validate new product functionality, and help integrate emerging technologies into next‑generation PET/CT systems.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced imaging physicist or systems engineer who enjoys solving complex, multidisciplinary problems and translating advanced imaging technologies into reliable clinical products that improve patient care.

You are responsible for:

• Owning the system-level integration of the PET/CT image formation chain, ensuring that data acquisition, corrections, reconstruction, and related subsystems work together to deliver high‑quality clinical images and system performance.
• Leading early system performance testing and troubleshooting, identifying and resolving complex issues across hardware, firmware, software, and imaging physics.
• Designing and executing image quality and system performance testing, including the development of quantitative methods and algorithms to characterize, evaluate, and optimize imaging performance.
• Driving the integration of new and emerging technologies into PET/CT products by evaluating technical approaches and translating promising methods into practical system capabilities.
• Leading the conceptualization, realization, integration, and validation of new system functionality throughout the development lifecycle and across the life of the product.
• Defining system requirements, specifications, interfaces, integration strategies, test approaches, and validation criteria for new functionality.
• Partnering with multidisciplinary teams across Physics, Software, Hardware, Systems Engineering, Clinical, and Product Management to deliver integrated imaging solutions.
• Investigating and resolving complex customer and field issues related to image quality, image formation, and overall system performance.
• Providing technical guidance and recommendations to engineering teams, project stakeholders, and senior leadership.
• Mentoring and coaching colleagues on complex technical topics related to imaging physics, system performance, and image formation.

This position may suit you best if:

• You have experience with PET/CT, PET/MR, nuclear medicine, or related medical imaging technologies.
• You have a strong understanding of medical imaging physics, particularly PET image formation, corrections, reconstruction, and quantitative imaging.
• You have experience with system performance testing and quantitative image quality assessment.
• You understand clinical imaging use cases, workflows, and the technologies used in routine clinical practice.
• You enjoy working across subsystem boundaries and investigating complex problems involving physics, hardware, software, and system behavior.
• You have programming or software development experience, particularly for data analysis, signal processing, numerical methods, or scientific computing.
• You can translate complex technical concepts for a broad range of audiences, including engineers, physicists, clinicians, business stakeholders, and senior leadership.
• You are comfortable providing technical leadership while remaining hands‑on and working independently when needed.
• You enjoy collaborating within multidisciplinary and internationally distributed teams.

Required Qualifications:

• PhD or Master's degree in Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Medical Physics, or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in medical imaging, preferably involving PET/CT, PET/MR, nuclear medicine, image formation, image reconstruction, or related technologies.
• Strong foundation in medical imaging physics and quantitative image analysis.
• Experience with system-level testing, image quality evaluation, technical troubleshooting, or integration of complex imaging systems.
• Programming experience supporting scientific computing, data analysis, signal processing, image processing, or related technical applications.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across technical disciplines and global teams.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally on an occasional basis (less than 10%).

Who we are

We are a team of more than 72,000 highly dedicated Healthineers in more than 70 countries. As a leader in medical technology, we constantly push the boundaries to create better outcomes and experiences for patients, no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio is crucial for clinical decision‑making and treatment pathways.

How we work:

When you join Siemens Healthineers, you become one in a global team of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists, who believe in each individual's potential to contribute with diverse ideas. We are from different backgrounds, cultures, religions, political and/or sexual orientations, and work together, to fight the world's most threatening diseases and enable access to care, united by one purpose: to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

The base pay range for this position is:

$119,920 - $164,890

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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