Principal Digital Systems Engineer

Stryker•Cary, IL

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you a strategic systems thinker ready to lead innovation in medical technology? At Stryker, we’re seeking a Principal Systems Engineer in R&D to drive complex system design and influence the future of healthcare solutions. Join a collaborative team where your leadership and technical expertise will shape products that improve lives globally. To learn more about Stryker’s Sage portfolio click here: Sage You will need to live within commuting distance of our Cary, Illinois office. This is a hybrid role, with on-site work required Monday through Wednesday and the flexibility to work remotely the remainder of the week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Software, Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, or Biomedical Engineering.
Minimum 8 years of relevant engineering experience
Proven expertise in digital system architecture, requirements decomposition, and verification
Experience applying regulatory standards such as ISO 13485 and ISO 14971
Proven strong communication skills for cross-functional and cross-business collaboration

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with Requirements Management Software (e.g., Jama)
Experience with SysML and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
Working knowledge of appropriate regulations and standards such as ISO 13485, ISO 14971, UL/CE requirements, IEC 60601-1 and IEC 62304.
Familiarity with medical device cybersecurity principles and practices.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and integration of complex medical device systems across disciplines
Translate user needs into system requirements and guide architectural development
Direct system integration and verification efforts, ensuring compliance and performance
Mentor engineers and influence resolution of complex design challenges
Drive technology exploration, prototyping, and intellectual property development
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align technical strategies with clinical needs
Lead improvements to engineering processes, tools, and cross-functional collaboration
Contribute to Product Risk Management activities, including identification of failures, mitigations, safety requirements, and design for safety.
Strategize and execute customer-facing activities like voice of customer and customer centric design across the business.
Collaborate on Financial /business modeling and supports business reviews to validate a technical approach.