Systems Engineer I

Smith & Nephew; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Matching Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Discounted Stock Options

Paid Holidays

Flex Holidays

Paid Community Service Day

Job summary

Life Unlimited. Based in Pittsburgh, Smith+Nebhew seeks a Systems Engineer to translate clinical needs into innovative product requirements and architectures, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver medical technology that improves patient outcomes.

You will lead requirements management, support verification and validation, and contribute to design decisions that balance clinical benefit with technical feasibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• 0–2 years of systems engineering and requirements management experience with a bachelor’s degree (or 1 year with a master’s).
• Understanding of design control within a regulated medical device environment.
• Experience or exposure to hardware and software systems and requirements management tools such as Doors, JAMA, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer and clinical needs into clear, actionable product requirements and system architectures.
• Lead requirements management activities with traceability from requirements through verification and validation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive technical excellence across engineering, marketing, and clinical functions.
• Contribute to system architecture and design decisions balancing clinical benefit with technical feasibility.
• Support verification and validation planning and participate in design validation activities.
• Assist with pre-clinical and clinical evaluations to ensure product effectiveness and safety.
• Develop systems engineering capabilities and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Self-motivated

Requirements management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical, Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering

Tools

Doors

JAMA

Job description

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nebhew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. Are you ready to shape the future of medical technology? As a Systems Engineer at Smith+Nebhew, you will play a critical role in translating real clinical needs into innovative, high impact solutions. Based in Pittsburgh, you will collaborate with cross functional teams to design and deliver products that improve patient outcomes and drive meaningful change in healthcare.

What will you be doing?

• Translate customer and clinical needs into clear, actionable product requirements and system architectures
• Lead requirements management activities, ensuring traceability from requirements through to verification and validation
• Collaborate with cross functional teams across engineering, marketing, and clinical functions to drive technical excellence
• Contribute to system architecture and design decisions that balance clinical benefit with technical feasibility
• Support verification and validation planning and participate in design validation activities
• Assist with pre-clinical and clinical evaluations to ensure product effectiveness and safety
• Continuously develop your systems engineering expertise and contribute to process improvements within the organization

What will you need to be successful?

• Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering, or a related scientific field
• 0-2 years experience in systems engineering and requirements management with a bachelor’s degree, or 1 year with a master’s degree
• Understanding of design control within a regulated medical device environment
• Experience or exposure to hardware software systems and requirements management tools such as DOORS, JAMA, or similar
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in a matrixed environment
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at multiple levels
• Self-motivated, driven, and eager to make a meaningful impact

This position does not offer visa sponsorship now or in the future

You Unlimited. We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.

Inclusion and Belonging- Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging, Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (https://www.smith-nephew.com/).

Your Future:

• 401k Matching Program
• 401k Plus Program
• Discounted Stock Options
• Tuition Reimbursement

Work/Life Balance:

• Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Flex Holidays
• Paid Community Service Day

Your Wellbeing:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental Leave
• Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program

Training:

• Hands-On
• Team-Customized
• Mentorship

Extra Perks:

• Discounts on fitness clubs
• travel and more!

Smith+Nebhew provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

We're more than just a company - we're a community! Stay connected by joining our Talent Community. Follow us on LinkedIn to see how we support and empower our employees and patients every day. Check us out on Glassdoor for a glimpse behind the scenes and a sneak peek into You. Unlimited., life, culture, and benefits at S+N. Explore our website and learn more about our mission, our team, and the opportunities we offer.

Smith+Nebhew is a global medical technology company. We design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We support healthcare professionals to return their patients to health and mobility, helping them to perform at their fullest potential. From our first employee and founder, T.J. Smith, to our team today, it’s our people who make Smith+Nebhew a unique place. Yes, we love to innovate and develop exciting technologies, and we offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits. But it’s our culture - of Care, Collaboration and Courage - that really sets us apart. Through a spirit of ownership and can-do attitude we work together to win. We’re a company of people who care about each other, about our customers and their patients, and about our communities. Together, we fulfill our shared purpose of Life Unlimited.