Principal Systems Engineer
About The Position
This is where your work makes a difference. At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond. Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results. Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride. Your role at Baxter As a Principal Systems Engineer at Baxter, you will play a critical role in both the sustainment of currently marketed products and New Product Development (NPD) within the Front Line Care Exam Diagnostics portfolio. This role is responsible for leading system-level engineering and risk management activities, with ownership across the full product lifecycle. The work we do—and the products we develop—improve patient outcomes worldwide. In this role, you will directly contribute to that mission by leading through influence, guiding cross-functional teams, and driving technical excellence. This is challenging, high-impact work supported by strong collaboration across engineering, quality, and business functions. Your Team At Baxter, we are united by a shared mission to save and sustain lives. Within this mission, the Research & Development (R&D) organization plays a vital role in bringing innovative and compliant medical products to market. As part of the Exam Diagnostics R&D team, you will collaborate with scientists, engineers, and cross-functional partners to develop, enhance, and sustain products that improve patient care. In your role, you will lead systems engineering and risk management activities across the lifecycle of Exam Diagnostics products—from development through post-market support.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- 5+ years of relevant engineering experience, preferably in medical devices or a regulated industry
- Strong working knowledge of: ISO 14971 (Application of Risk Management to Medical Devices), IEC 62304 (Medical Device Software Lifecycle Processes), IEC/TR 80002-1 (Guidance on Software Risk Management)
- Demonstrated ability to lead through influence in a cross-functional team environment
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex technical concepts
- Ability to make sound decisions in the absence of complete information and navigate ambiguity effectively
- Strategic mindset with strong attention to detail and execution discipline
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliverables in parallel
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
- Experience planning, estimating, and tracking technical work
- Solid understanding of both hardware and software development processes
- Demonstrated ability to write clear, concise, and verifiable requirements
- Adaptable and continuous improvement-oriented mindset, with a focus on simplifying complex processes
Responsibilities
- Translate customer needs, business objectives, and regulatory requirements into clear, testable system-level requirements
- Lead and execute risk management activities in accordance with ISO 14971 (Medical Device Risk Management Standard), including: Risk management planning, Risk analysis and evaluation, Risk control implementation and verification
- Decompose system-level requirements into subsystem and module-level requirements, ensuring traceability
- Plan and oversee reliability and robustness activities to ensure product performance over time
- Lead cross-functional teams in identifying and mitigating technical risks, resolving issues, and managing test defects
- Evaluate product and design changes holistically to ensure impacts are fully assessed across system, regulatory, and business dimensions
- Drive alignment across engineering, quality, and regulatory functions on system-level decisions and deliverables
- Support adherence to Baxter product development processes, documentation expectations, and regulatory requirements
Benefits
- medical and dental coverage that start on day one
- insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- educational assistance programs
- paid holidays
- paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service
- family and medical leaves of absence
- paid parental leave
- commuting benefits
- Employee Discount Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- childcare benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
