Software Systems Engineer II
About The Position
Medtronic is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Software Systems Engineer II to join the Affera Mapping and Ablation System team. The role supports the design and development of advanced software-enabled capital systems for cardiac electrophysiology labs. The Affera system uses mapping techniques to visualize the heart’s electrical activity and targeted ablation energy to treat cardiac arrhythmias. The engineer develops and maintains system and software architecture models, applies model-based systems engineering principles to connect system intent with software and firmware, defines interfaces and allocations, and supports traceability across the development lifecycle. The role also includes software system requirements, risk analysis, and improvements to MBSE processes and tools. The position applies relevant standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development life cycle.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 2 years of experience, or a master’s degree with 0 years of related experience.
- Knowledge of medical product development, IEC 62304, ISO 13485, and FDA guidance in a technical discipline, preferably software-related, or experience in relevant regulated industries.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, C#, or similar languages.
- Experience with requirements-driven development and traceability.
- Familiarity with MBSE concepts and SysML.
- Strong understanding of good documentation practices.
Nice To Haves
- Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and system architecture modeling.
- SysML v1/v2 proficiency and familiarity with associated modeling tools.
- Requirements development and bidirectional V-model traceability.
- Software and hardware interface definition, allocation, and risk identification.
- Regulated medical-device software development, including IEC 62304, ISO 13485, and FDA guidance.
- Software risk management and FMEA.
- Programming proficiency in Python, C++, C#, or similar languages.
- Technical documentation and report writing.
- Cross-functional collaboration and clear written and verbal communication.
- Agile development, Git-based version control, and process/tooling improvement.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain system and software architecture models using SysML v1/v2.
- Apply MBSE principles to connect system intent to software services, APIs, schemas, modules, and firmware.
- Define interface contracts and allocations between system functions, software, and hardware components.
- Support V-model traceability across requirements, design, implementation, and verification.
- Author and review software system requirements with full bidirectional traceability.
- Perform risk analysis activities, including FMEA and interface risk identification.
- Contribute to process and tooling improvements for MBSE adoption and trace automation.
- Apply appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development life cycle.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and flexible benefits package.
- Short-term incentive through the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Health Savings Account.
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account.
- Life insurance.
- Long-term disability leave.
- Dependent daycare spending account.
- Tuition assistance or reimbursement.
- Simple Steps global well-being program.
- 401(k) plan with employer contribution and match.
- Short-term disability.
- Paid time off.
- Paid holidays.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement, subject to IRS earning minimums.
- Capital Accumulation Plan, available to Vice Presidents and above or subject to IRS earning minimums.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
