Principal Systems Engineer

Boston Scientific•Santa Clarita, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Boston Scientific was recognized by Forbes as one of the Best Workplaces for Engineers in 2026, reflecting a culture where engineers do meaningful work. As a Principal Systems Engineer on the Boston Scientific Neuromodulation R&D team, you will play a critical role in the design and development of complex medical systems from concept through product launch. This includes wearable, implantable, and connected cloud and mobile solutions that improve patient outcomes. In this role, you will lead system-level design efforts by translating user needs and stakeholder inputs into robust system requirements and architecture. You will guide cross-functional teams through implementation, integration, and verification activities across hardware, firmware, and software. This position requires strong technical leadership, systems thinking, and the ability to drive innovation in a highly regulated environment. At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model requiring employees to be in our local office at least three days per week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or a related field.
Minimum of 12 years' experience in engineering; a master’s degree may substitute for 2 years of experience.
Minimum of 10 years' experience working with mixed hardware and/or software systems.
Minimum of 10 years' experience in the design, development, and testing in a regulated industry (medical systems and devices preferred).
Demonstrated ability to develop and interpret system requirements and specifications.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience with therapy programming and delivery, patient alerts, and usability in wearable medical devices.
Experience with neurostimulators and neuromodulation technologies.
Experience working in an acquisition or integration environment.
Familiarity with ecosystems involving wearable devices, mobile applications, and patient-facing user interfaces (UI/UX).
Proven ability to work independently with a solution-oriented mindset.
Experience with system development lifecycle processes, including formalized procedures and documentation standards.
Ability to interpret and apply regulations and standards relevant to Class II and Class III medical devices.
Experience with requirements management and PLM tools.
Experience in product concept development, customer engagement, verification, and validation activities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with sound judgment and critical thinking abilities.
Ability to build relationships across teams and with external stakeholders.
Demonstrated technical leadership within cross-functional environments.
Working knowledge of project management principles and exposure to Agile methodologies.
PMP certification.

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership across cross-functional engineering teams to deliver complex system solutions.
Define, analyze, and manage system requirements, including clinical workflows, patient interactions, and input/output processes using systems engineering principles.
Develop and document system architecture using industry-standard tools to model system interactions and dependencies.
Apply critical thinking to identify and resolve system integration challenges, providing clear recommendations and solutions.
Create and maintain design documentation, including requirements rationale, traceability, and system change analyses within the quality system.
Partner with internal regulatory teams to develop reports and documentation supporting external regulatory submissions.
Apply project management principles to plan, execute, track, and communicate progress across projects of varying scope and complexity.
Support system risk management activities, including FMEA and hazard analysis, ensuring compliance with applicable standards.