Senior Systems Engineer

Philips • San Diego, CA

4d • $115,000 - $182,000 • 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. For office-based teams, Philips expects in-person work at least three days per week. Candidates must reside in or within commuting distance of San Diego, California. Company relocation benefits will not be provided. US work authorization is required, and candidates who require visa sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered.

The pay range for this position in San Diego, CA is $115,000 to $182,000. Other compensation, such as an annual incentive bonus, sales commission, or long-term incentives, may be offered. Eligible employees can participate in Philips Total Rewards benefits. The requisition is expected to remain active for 45 days but may close earlier if a candidate is selected or business needs dictate.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Systems, Biomedical, Electrical, Mechanical, or Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in systems engineering, product development, or technical project leadership within medical devices or another regulated industry.
• Strong experience in systems engineering, 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.
• Must be able to successfully perform the minimum physical, cognitive, and environmental job requirements, with or without accommodation.
• US work authorization is required; 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, CA.

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.
• Other Philips Total Rewards benefits.

What This Job Offers

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