Senior Design Engineer, Systems Engineering

Stryker Corporation • San Diego, CA

31d • Hybrid

About The Position

Stryker's Endoscopy team builds the visualization, imaging, and OR integration systems that help surgeons see more, move faster, and treat patients with less risk and less pain. You'll join a collaborative, cross-functional R&D group working on capital systems and smart connected devices used in operating rooms around the world. If you enjoy translating messy real-world needs into elegant system designs-and you like working at the intersection of hardware, software, and clinical use-this role is for you.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Software, Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field required
• 2+ years of relevant work experience in product development, systems engineering, verification/validation, or closely related engineering roles required.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of requirements and verification practices for complex systems.
• Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., Jama or similar).
• Ability to communicate system concepts, plans, and technical information clearly to cross-functional partners.
• Experience participating in or leading system integration and verification activities.
• Experience with SysML and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts.
• Familiarity with SysML/MBSE tools (e.g., Cameo, Rhapsody, or similar).
• Knowledge of ISO 13485, ISO 14971, and medical device design control practices.
• Demonstrated ability to own and prioritize work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills with diverse team members and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Translate user needs into clear, testable system requirements and architectures for Endoscopy products and features.
• Research, design, develop, and modify medical device systems, including updates to existing platforms and new system concepts.
• Create and refine system architectures and test strategies, using modeling, simulation, budgeting, and analytical techniques.
• Plan and coordinate verification and integration activities, including system integration testing, verification protocols, and test execution.
• Contribute to Product Risk Management, helping identify hazards, evaluate risk, and define mitigations in compliance with medical device standards.
• Drive analytical studies (trade-off, sensitivity, optimization, performance assessments) to guide design decisions and Concept Phase choices.
• Prepare and maintain high-quality engineering documentation, including requirements, test plans, and Design History File content, following design controls and our Quality Management System.
• Collaborate across R&D, quality, manufacturing, and clinical stakeholders, balancing technical, usability, cost, and schedule needs to help ensure project success.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Miscellaneous Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees