Principal Software Systems Engineer
About The Position
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. Medtronic is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Principal Software Systems Engineer to join our Affera Mapping and Ablation System team, supporting the design and development of advanced software-enabled capital systems for the cardiac electrophysiology lab. The Principal Software Systems Engineer will be an integral member in the Affera Software Team, working on cutting-edge technology in the electrophysiology field. This role offers a rare chance to be at the forefront of helping develop a groundbreaking technology that can disrupt the industry. The ideal candidate has strong MBSE skills and experience using SysML (v1/v2) to support V-model traceability from requirements through verification. They will own key features, collaborate across engineering teams, and are enthusiastic about making a meaningful difference for millions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience OR PhD with 3 years relevant experience
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of Medical Product development, IEC-62304, ISO 13485, and FDA guidance in a technical discipline, preferably software related
- 4+ years of software verification experience
- Proficient in programming languages such as Python, C++/C# or similar languages
- Experience with requirements-driven development and traceability.
- Proven experience with MBSE concepts and SysML.
- Strong understanding of good documentation practices
- Experience with SysML v2 tooling.
- Experience writing technical reports
- Experience with QT/QML
- Experience with software version control systems, such as Git
- Experience with Agile development
- Strong work ethic and entrepreneurial drive
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain system and software architecture models using SysML (v1/v2).
- Apply MBSE principles to connect system intent to software services, APIs, schemas, modules, and firmware.
- Define interface contracts and allocations between system functions, software, and hardware components.
- Support V-model traceability across requirements, design, implementation, and verification
- Author and review software system requirements with full bidirectional traceability.
- Perform risk analysis activities including FMEA and interface risk identification.
- Advance process and tooling improvements for MBSE adoption and trace automation.
- Apply the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development life cycle.
Benefits
- 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
- Simple Steps (global well-being program)
- 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)
- Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
