Systems Engineer II

Medtronic; Lafayette (CO); On-site; USD 89,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic CST is seeking a Systems Engineer II to design and integrate computer-assisted and robotic-assisted surgery solutions. You will lead cross-functional teams, define requirements, and work across software and hardware domains to improve patient outcomes.

You will collaborate with physicians and engineers, contribute to architecture decisions, and support evaluations in clinical environments. A relevant engineering degree and experience in medical devices are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years relevant experience.
• Master’s degree with 0 years relevant experience.
• Experience in the medical device industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work independently with general supervision on moderately complex systems tasks.
• Lead definition of user needs, business needs, use cases, requirements, and system architecture.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, test, and document system solutions using software and hardware components.
• Plan and execute user evaluations in lab-based settings to gather feedback on design concepts.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical decision-making

Problem solving

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Polarion

Figma

Miro

CAD

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 11 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

Across our global Neuroscience organization, we advance care for some of medicine’s most complex neurological and spinal conditions. By combining innovative technology, data-driven insights, and deep clinical expertise, we partner with physicians and health systems to improve how patients are treated and supported throughout their care journey.

Our Cranial & Spinal Technologies (CST) operating unit advances surgical care for spine and cranial conditions through an integrated ecosystem of implants, navigation, robotics, imaging, and planning tools. Platforms like AiBLE enhance precision, efficiency, and outcomes for complex procedures worldwide.

Check us out on LinkedIn: Medtronic CST

As a Systems Engineer II within the CST Platforms and Solutions organization you will utilize your technical expertise in solving complex problems and in designing solutions using computer-assisted and robotic-assisted surgery technology to improve patient outcomes and surgical efficiency.

• You will work independently with general supervision on moderately complex systems tasks
• You will drive technical decision-making within the team to be consistent with big picture design goals and system functionality
• You will work within and influence a cross-functional team to design, develop, test, and document innovative system solutions utilizing software and hardware components.
• You will lead the definition and development of user needs, business needs, use cases, requirements, and system architecture.
• You will lead assist in the engineering analysis to optimize and select concepts to ensure the final solution fulfills needs, requirements, use cases, environments, and the overall system vision.
• You will lead assist in the planning and execution of user evaluations in lab-based surgical environments or other formative evaluation events to gain insightful feedback on design concepts.
• You will lead support the team in identifying and mitigating technical risks, product hazards, and failure modes.
• You will troubleshoot system component integration and support surgical procedure introduction of the design.
• You will provide technical input to internal and cross-business development teams, serving as a subject matter expert in computer-assisted surgery, robotic-assisted surgery, and clinical procedural workflows.

Must Haves

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with 0 years relevant experience

Nice to Haves

• Experience in the medical device industry and/or surgical techniques.
• Experience in Systems Engineering as related to stakeholder needs definition, creation of use case workflows, requirements definition and decomposition, functional architecture, system design, and safety risk management.
• Experience planning and conducting user evaluations of product concepts, analyzing data, documenting evaluation methods and results, and presenting design recommendations to product teams.
• Experience with software design, algorithm design, GUI design, and iterative software development practices.
• Familiarity and experience working with scripting languages, Polarion, Miro, or Figma.
• Experience with mechanical and/or electrical design, mechanical/electrical drawings, tolerance analysis, and computer-aided design (CAD).
• Familiarity with modern AI-enabled tools for drafting, analysis, knowledge synthesis, and software or system development support.
• Ability to apply AI tools effectively while exercising sound engineering judgment, technical accuracy, and appropriate review of outputs.
• Ability to quickly prototype new concepts and ideas.
• Ability to assess new technologies via comprehensive reviews of the state-of-the-art
• Project management skills, leading a project team as well as planning and estimation of tasks, milestones, resources, and budgets

Travel Requirements

Travel is expected less than 20% to work with colleagues across geographies, observe surgical cases, interact with surgeons on design prototypes, attend technical and clinical conferences, collaborate with external design partners, and attend professional development events.

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.

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.

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.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package

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

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$88,800.00 - $133,200.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

The 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).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: 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, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: 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), and 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

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