We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 20 Feb 2026

 

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the Life

In this role as a Systems Engineer II, you will have responsibility for contributing to the development of Neuromodulation products from early feasibility through to market release.  You will act as an influential systems engineer working within a matrix organization to support the Systems Engineering organization in the definition, design, development, and testing of complex medical device systems within the Neuromodulation Operating Unit.  Neuromodulation products provide therapy for a variety of conditions, including Chronic Pain, Cancer Pain, Severe Spasticity, Epilepsy, Dystonia, Essential Tremor, and Parkinson's Disease. Products include implantable and external neurostimulators, implantable infusion pumps, and associated device recharge and programming instruments.

You will work closely with a cross-functional engineering team to synthesize feature needs and technology trends into system requirements and design specifications. Typical system designs involve complex electronic circuits, wireless communication, batteries, and a mix of consumer and medical technologies.  Systems are designed with the user in mind to provide innovative solutions in the marketplace.   This individual will apply proven communication and problem-solving skills, along with knowledge of best practices, to guide his/her team on issues related to design, design characterization, verification testing, operations support, and product release.

Engineers create our market-leading portfolio of innovations. Combine your experience with training and mentorship to move forward. If you want a challenging, energizing, rewarding career that changes lives, join us. Help us bring the next generation of life-changing medical technology to patients worldwide.

You can grow your career with us; we hope you’ll consider joining our team!

At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.

Less than 10% domestic and international travel. 

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• Lead and contribute to the overall system integration and characterization efforts across a wide variety of products, including applications on smartphones and tablets, cloud-based applications, custom embedded products, labeling, etc. Typical systems incorporate wireless communications and cybersecurity solutions.
• Perform system-level verification & validation activities, documenting the scope of the system V&V effort while working with other engineering functions to ensure the system meets the requirements as well as user needs and intended uses.
• Provide hands-on evaluation of systems for design robustness and data collection to ensure system maturity and reliability.
• Define and/or review requirements for implantable medical device systems that meet the expectations and uses of the customer, regulatory agencies, and the business.
• Ensure customer needs, use cases, and user workflows are translated into specific, well-written requirements, design features, and associated integration test cases. Document tradeoffs, rationale, and potential solutions. Collect and analyze design inputs (customer needs, business needs, etc.) and transform them into high-quality engineering requirements.
• Lead/participate in technical architecture activities to drive complete system definition, establish performance metrics, and define system interfaces.
• Perform/participate in Risk Analysis activities, such as FMEAs and Hazard Analyses, for systems, features, and implementations with the intent to eliminate or mitigate the risks in the identified scenarios.
• Perform system architecture and design for all phases of system development, including concept, design, fabrication, testing, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal.
• Lead, coordinate, execute, and document system analysis and design activities, including but not limited to architecture definition, interface management, performance modeling, system integration, and design failure modes and effects analyses.
• Identify technical development risks, develop and execute risk burn-down plans
• Facilitate cross-functional engineering and project team communication to drive design decisions, align on test and integration strategies, review test results, identify technical issues, and manage their resolution
• Verify system requirements have been properly implemented (writing, leveling, tracing) through inspection, demonstration, test, or analysis.
• Validate that implemented systems meet customer needs.
• Support regulatory body submissions and facilitate knowledge transfer to continuation engineering teams
• Represent the organization as a primary contact for specific projects and initiatives; communicates with internal and external customers and vendors at various levels.  May negotiate with others to reach an understanding or agreement, and influence decision-making.
• Manage moderately complex projects, involving delegation of work and review of work products, at times acting as a team leader.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and training to other employees within the job area.
• Establish and advocate for best practices and continuous improvement to mature the Systems Engineering knowledge and processes.
• Understand and advocate for technology evolution and participate in the development of system and product roadmaps.

 

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a technically related field required
• Minimum of 2 years of engineering experience or an advanced degree with 0 years of experience

 

Nice to Have

• Advanced technical education in Biomedical, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• End‑to‑end medical device product development experience, including system definition and design, requirements development and traceability, verification/validation, and successful transition from technology to market.
• Strong systems and technical depth across hardware, firmware, software, and communication interfaces, including troubleshooting and development of sensor‑based and closed‑loop control systems.
• Experience in regulated medical device environments, including product risk management (FMEA, Fault Tree Analysis) and designing to applicable standards and regulations (e.g., IEC 60601, IEC 62304, ISO 14971, FDA 21 CFR 820).
• Excellent cross‑functional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to guide teams through complex technical decisions and effectively interface with internal stakeholders and external customers (e.g., physicians, therapy consultants).

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.

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):$83,200.00 - $124,800.00

 

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

About Medtronic

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people. 
We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

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