Systems Engineer IV

KARL STORZ SE & Co. KG; Goleta, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 114,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Dental / Vision including a

Vacation & holidays

Parental leave

401(k) with company match

Flexible Spending Accounts

HSA with company contribution

Life, STD & LTD Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Fitness reimbursement

Job summary

KARL STORZ North America seeks an experienced Systems Engineer to lead design, architecture, integration, and verification of complex medical device systems. You will partner with Product Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and global engineering teams to deliver products that meet customer needs and regulatory requirements.

The role features a hybrid schedule (4×10s: Mondays remote, Tue-Thu in office, Fri off) with travel up to occasional domestic and international.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• 8+ years in a regulated industry with 5+ years in systems engineering or technical leadership.
• Experience leading products through full product lifecycle.
• Strong documentation, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead system-level design and architecture across the product lifecycle.
• Own top-level system requirements aligned with regulatory standards.
• Serve as Technical Lead within the Product Ownership Team.
• Oversee integration of hardware, software, optical and mechanical subsystems.
• Develop and execute verification strategies with end-to-end traceability.
• Collaborate with regulatory and external testing bodies for certification.
• Provide technical support for sustaining engineering and field investigations.

Skills

System architecture

Requirements mgmt

Systems integration

Technical leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

MS/PhD preferred

Job description

At KARL STORZ, we take pride in helping patients
through some of the toughest journeys of their lives.
We are making contributions that matter.
Regardless of your role, YOU improve patients’ lives every day.

From the operating room to surgery centers—and everywhere in between—KARL STORZ North America is a global leader in medical technology and advanced visualization solutions. We design specialty innovations, smart instruments and devices, integrated ecosystems, and intelligent imaging—to build a more connected, software-enabled operating room.

As an independent, family-owned MedTech company, we ambitiously think in generations instead of quarters to improve patients’ lives around the world.

About the Role

KARL STORZ is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to lead the design, architecture, integration, and verification of complex medical device systems. In this highly visible role, you will serve as the technical lead within cross-functional product development teams, partnering with Product Management, Project Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and global engineering teams to deliver innovative products that meet customer needs, regulatory requirements, and business objectives.

This role has a hybrid work schedule – 4 10 hours shifts where Monday's are remote days, Tuesday - Thursday in office and Friday's are off. The compensation for this role falls between $113,900 - $148,100 and may flucuate greatly depending on experience for this position.Occasional domestic and international travel may be required.

What You'll Do

• Lead system-level design and architecture for complex medical device products throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Own top-level system requirements and ensure alignment with customer needs, regulatory standards, and business objectives.
• Serve as the Technical Lead within the Product Ownership Team, driving technical decisions, tradeoff analyses, and system performance.
• Oversee integration of hardware, software, optical, and mechanical subsystems into a cohesive solution.
• Develop and execute system integration, verification, and validation strategies while maintaining end-to-end requirements traceability.
• Collaborate with regulatory, compliance, and external testing bodies to support product certification and market readiness.
• Provide technical support for sustaining engineering activities, field investigations, and continuous product improvement.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in a regulated industry, including 5+ years in a Systems Engineering or similar technical leadership role.
• Experience leading products through the complete product development lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of system architecture, requirements management, and systems integration.
• Knowledge of software development methodologies and microprocessor-controlled systems.
• Broad understanding of hardware, optical, and mechanical design principles.
• Excellent technical documentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of FDA Quality System Regulations, ISO 13485, ISO 9001, or similar standards.
• Experience with image acquisition systems, image processing, or complex networked systems.

What Will Make You Successful

• Ability to balance technical performance, reliability, manufacturability, cost, and schedule considerations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities when evaluating complex system challenges.
• Effective collaboration across multidisciplinary engineering and business teams.
• Attention to detail with a focus on quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to influence technical direction and communicate complex concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Passion for innovation and continuous improvement in medical technology.

Why KARL STORZ?

Join KARL STORZ and be part of a team creating medical innovations that truly make a difference. Beyond technology, you’ll be part of a culture that values talent as its greatest asset, empowering you to contribute to a mission that improves patient care worldwide.

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• Medical / Dental / Vision including a state-of-the-art wellness program and access to pet insurance, too!
• 3 weeks vacation accrual for full time roles,* paid holidays plus paid sick time too
• Up to 8 weeks of 100% paid company parental leave; includes maternal/ paternal leave, adoption, and fostering of a child.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan providing a match of 66.67% (4%) of the employee’s first 6% contribution (up to IRS limits)
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts
• HSA Savings Accounts with company contribution
• Life, STD & LTD Insurance
• We prepay your tuition up to $5,250 per year! - Tuition pre- reimbursement
• Fitness reimbursement of up to $200 annually
• And much more!
  * Field sales, internships, and roles that are regularly scheduled to work less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for vacation, except where required by law.
  Non-employees, including temporary workers and consultants, are not eligible to participate in the KARL STORZ benefits program.
  KARL STORZ reserves the right to change or modify the employee’s job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. Additionally, KARL STORZ, through its supervisors, may require an employee to perform duties outside their normal description within the sole discretion of the supervisor. Employees must comply will all applicable KARL STORZ policies and procedures.

KARL STORZ is committed to maintaining a safe work environment for our employees and customers. Most field-based roles at KARL STORZ require hospital credentialing/health screens as acondition of employment. Credentialing can include required vaccinations, health screens & other requirements as outlined by our customers. During the interview process, we encourage you to askhow credentialing/health screens may impact the role you are seeking and if you require any reasonable accommodations regarding these requirements.

Nearest Major Market: Santa Barbara
Nearest Secondary Market: Santa Maria