Sr Principal Systems Engineer

MiniMed•Northridge, CA

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

MiniMed is seeking a Sr Principal Systems Engineer to perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, evaluates alternatives including cost and risk, supportability and analyses for total systems. This person will work with cross-functional teams and some external clients a well. Candidate must be onsite in Northridge CA 3 days per week with 2 days remote. Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned. Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, evaluates alternatives including cost and risk, supportability and analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications. TECHNICAL SPECIALIST CAREER STREAM: An individual contributor with responsibility in our technical functions to advance existing technology or introduce new technology and therapies. Formulates, delivers and/or manages projects assigned and works with other stakeholders to achieve desired results. May act as a mentor to colleagues or may direct the work of other lower level professionals. The majority of time is spent delivering R&D, systems or initiatives related to new technologies or therapies – from design to implementation - while adhering to policies, using specialized knowledge and skills. DIFFERENTIATING FACTORS Recognized master in professional discipline. Works independently to implement strategic goals and establish operational plans for job area. Assignments are often self-initiated. Determines and pursues courses of action necessary to obtain desired results. Organizational Impact: Strongly influences the design of new products, processes, standards, or operational plans based on business strategy with a significant impact on functional results. Implements strategic goals established by functional leadership. Changes or may establish operational plans for job area with long-range impact on results. Innovation and Complexity: Faces problems that span a wide range of difficulty and unique issues across functions and / or businesses which may cause redirection. Develops solutions to unique issues. Improves upon existing processes and systems using significant conceptualizing, reasoning and interpretation. Communication and Influence: Interacts with internal and external customers and vendors at various levels, including executive leadership, on significant matters. Conducts briefings with senior leaders within the job function. Negotiates with others to reach understanding or agreement. Leadership and Talent Management: Frequently provides guidance, coaching and training to other employees. Typically manages large, moderately complex initiatives of strategic importance to the organization, involving large cross-functional teams.

Requirements

Requires a Baccalaureate degree (or for degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree which satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)( 4)(iii)(A) and minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
Mastery level knowledge of specialty area and working knowledge of several other areas, typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.
Deep knowledge of project management.

Responsibilities

Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, evaluates alternatives including cost and risk, supportability and analyses for total systems.
Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal.
Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
Formulates, delivers and/or manages projects assigned and works with other stakeholders to achieve desired results.
May act as a mentor to colleagues or may direct the work of other lower level professionals.
The majority of time is spent delivering R&D, systems or initiatives related to new technologies or therapies – from design to implementation - while adhering to policies, using specialized knowledge and skills.