Sr Principal Systems Engineer - Tech Lead

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 24 Feb 2025

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the LifeThe System Engineering Technical lead (Sr Prin. Systems Engineer), is a highly talented and technical leader who plays a critical role in execution of our major Diabetes programs and projects. The ideal candidate has deep knowledge of systems engineering, electromechanical systems, embedded and application software development as well as excellent analytical and communication skills. 
The Medtronic Diabetes Operating Unit is on a mission to be best in class in both our major portfolio of products (Our multiple daily injection (MDI) solutions and our Automated Insulin Delivery (AID) algorithms and solutions). Our goal is to give people with Diabetes a choice in the treatment approach that is right for them and to meet them where they are. To that end, we have a long list of exciting and high priority programs . The system engineering technical leader will have the critical role of cross functional leadership in identifying and mitigating risks, integrating hardware, software and cloud to come up with best therapy and user experience for users. They will be providing high level integration plans and overseeing the technical aspects of the program from concept phase to post commercialization.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• Overall domain technical leadership and oversight for the project ensuring technical rigor
• Owns VOX (R&D portion),  technical feasibility assessment & concept selection, Technical risk register and risk burn down activities (including phased systems/product/component characterization testing to retire risk).
• Accountable for integration plan of the system and/or products, working cross-functionally to develop and maintain the integrated technical product development plan (working closely with PMO).
• Work with development functions and sub-system leads to complete (e.g. ensure accuracy and technical rigor of) R&D deliverables of the PDP overcoming obstacles and arbitrating on escalated design issues.
• Accountable for design (Design Freeze), V&V Readiness of the design, and design transfer
• Provide technical oversight for initial launch of the product, consult on issues/FCAs arising from early launch and transfer to sustaining team. 
• Mentors the systems engineering designers and architects to grow into multi-dimensional experts (HW, SW, Cloud, Security, etc)

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of relevant experience
• Or, advanced degree and 8+ years of relevant experience

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. 

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

Benefits & Compensation
 

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create.  We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
 

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$156,000.00 - $234,000.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus 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), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns.  Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

Further details are available at the link below:

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

About Medtronic

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 90,000+ passionate people. 
We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here.

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.