Staff Engineer, Systems Engineering

Becton Dickinson Medical Devices•San Diego, CA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Staff Systems Engineer is responsible for using their broad technical expertise, leadership skills, and development process knowledge to be the technical leader for product development. In this role, you are expected to be expert at system level implementation and maintenance of design controls through voice of customer and stakeholder needs into system and product requirements, identify potential hazards and assesses requirements to ensure product compliance. Also you are expected to drive product design architecture definition, proactively identify technical risks and mitigation pathways, and aid cross-functional engineering teams in developing design and process specifications for new system and software products that effect many systems or for the enhancement of multiple systems. The expectation for a Staff Systems Engineer is that they represent R&D function on project core teams, act as a leader of technical excellence, and strive for continuous improvement within the Systems Engineering function. As such they are expected to help identify and prioritize tasks/resources, and coach junior resources to ensure that critical project milestones are met, and systems integration activities are identified and fulfilled. We are the makers of possible BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities. We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us. Staff Systems Engineer is responsible for using their broad technical expertise, leadership skills, and development process knowledge to be the technical leader for product development. In this role, you are expected to be expert at system level implementation and maintenance of design controls through voice of customer and collaborator needs into system and product requirements, identify potential hazards and assesses requirements to ensure product compliance. Also you are expected to drive product design architecture definition, proactively identify technical risks and mitigation pathways, and aid multi-functional engineering teams in developing design and process specifications for new system and software products that effect many systems or for the enhancement of multiple systems. The expectation for a Staff Systems Engineer is that they represent R&D function on project core teams, act as a leader of technical excellence, and strive for continuous improvement within the Systems Engineering function. As such they are expected to help identify and prioritize tasks/resources, and coach junior resources to ensure that critical project milestones are met, and systems integration activities are identified and fulfilled.

Requirements

Must have a bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering.
7-10 years related work experience required (combination of work experience and advanced degrees).

Nice To Haves

A post graduate degree is desired.
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
Ability to lead multi-discipline engineering teams.
A strong technical background and experience within Systems Engineering – Requirements Management, Hazards Analysis, System Architectural Development, Functional Modeling, Systems Integration, Statistical Test Design, Verification and Validation, Reliability Engineering, and Failure Modes Effects Analysis.
Excellent interdepartmental and cross-functional communication skills; strong writing skills.
Experience with medical device development is a plus.
Experience coaching junior associates a plus.
Experience in making architectural decisions in either products or platforms is a plus.
Experience working within an agile environment a plus.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate knowledge and expertise in product and software design controls
Demonstrate knowledge of advanced system-level technology
Leads system/product-level feasibility and risks assessments
Translates voice of customer and stakeholder needs into system and product requirements
Facilitates cross-functional knowledge and experiences to promote the understanding and resolution of in-market and product development issues
Responsible for coordination of system-level product development and its integration
Coach junior associates
Serve as a key resource to examine system behavior issues and bring to resolution for existing products
Identifies potential hazards and associated control measures
Serves as a resource to examine system behavior issues and bring to resolution for existing products
Identify opportunities and drive continuous improvement efforts
Implement best-in-class R&D tools, processes & standards within the development platform.

Benefits

At BD, we are strongly committed to investing in our associates—their well-being and development, and in providing rewards and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture. We demonstrate this commitment by offering a valuable, competitive package of compensation and benefits programs which you can learn more about on our Careers Site under Our Commitment to You .
Salary or hourly rate ranges have been implemented to reward associates fairly and competitively, as well as to support recognition of associates’ progress, ranging from entry level to experts in their field, and talent mobility.
There are many factors, such as location, that contribute to the range displayed.
The salary or hourly rate offered to a successful candidate is based on experience, education, skills, and any step rate pay system of the actual work location, as applicable to the role or position.
Salary or hourly pay ranges may vary for Field-based and Remote roles.

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