Senior Systems Engineer

Philips • San Diego, CA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Systems Engineer, you will provide technical leadership for capital equipment development, translating clinical, customer, business, and regulatory needs into system solutions. You will lead system design and drive cross-functional project execution, ensuring alignment across requirements, architecture, risk management, verification, and delivery.

This is an office role. Office-based teams work in person at least three days per week. The position requires residence in or within commuting distance of San Diego, California. US work authorization is required; visa sponsorship is not available. Relocation benefits will not be provided.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Systems, Biomedical, Electrical, Mechanical, or Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in systems engineering, product development, or technical project leadership within medical devices or another regulated industry.
• Strong systems engineering experience, including system architecture, requirements development, interface definition, verification planning, and requirements traceability.
• Working knowledge of medical device design controls, risk management, and verification and validation, including familiarity with ISO 14971 and IEC 60601 standards.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional technical projects, manage competing priorities, resolve issues, and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• Experience with engineering and project management tools such as DOORS, DNG, Windchill, Jira, or equivalent platforms.
• Strong communication and technical documentation skills.
• US work authorization; candidates requiring work-authorized visa sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered.
• Must reside in or within commuting distance of San Diego, California.

Responsibilities

• Lead system design and architecture for projects, including requirements development, interface definition, design decisions, and technical trade-offs.
• Translate clinical workflows, user needs, and regulatory requirements into clear, testable system requirements while maintaining end-to-end design traceability.
• Assess and maintain Design History Files (DHF) and Design and Development Files (DDF), ensuring compliance with design controls, documentation standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive system risk management, verification and validation planning, design reviews, and change-control activities in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Manage project scope, schedules, resources, risks, and dependencies.
• Lead technical discussions, resolve issues, and communicate progress to stakeholders.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off (PTO).
• 401(k) with up to 7% company match.
• Health savings account (HSA) with company contribution.
• Stock purchase plan.
• Education reimbursement.
• Comprehensive Philips Total Rewards benefits program.
• An annual incentive bonus, sales commission, or long-term incentives may be offered, depending on the position and circumstances.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior