Sr. R&D Systems Engineer

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

If you have a passion for helping improve the lives of patients and interest contributing to a new technology that does not currently exist in Sports Medicine surgery today, then this might be the role for you.

We are seeking an R&D Senior Systems Engineering in the Sports Medicine business to drive and system engineering activities for new product development.

System Engineers at Smith+Nephew play an interdisciplinary role with a mission to provide engineering leadership to new product development teams.

What will you be doing?

Drive engineering activities and technical aspects of the program in partnership with the technical leads and program managers

Clearly articulate program mission and characterize stakeholder needs

Own requirements development including User Needs and System Requirements

Define system architecture including functional, physical, and interface specifications

Develop verification and validation strategies

Support pre-clinical and clinical evaluations

Contribute to product risk assessments throughout development

Remain current with the systems engineering discipline and deploy good systems engineering practice on development program

What will you need to be successful?

Education : Minimum BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related technical degree.

Preferred MS in Systems Engineering or other formal Systems Engineering training.

Experience :

Minimum of 4+ years experience in R&D working on complex products with a BS degree or 2+ years with an MS degree.

An understanding of medical device design control and standards including : IEC 62304, ISO 14971, FDA and MDD

In depth knowledge in at least one technical subject area : electrical, software, or mechanical engineering

Experience with digital, mobile or cloud-based products a plus

Experience using Cognition Cockpit or similar tools for requirements management

Experience using Enterprise Architect or similar tools for model-based systems engineering related activities is a plus

Persistent, driven, self-motivated, keen to make an impact

Excellent organizational, documentation and written / verbal communication skills

You. Unlimited

We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.

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Other reasons why you will love it here!

Your Future : 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Options, Tuition Reimbursement

Work / Life Balance : PTO, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day

Your Wellbeing : Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program

Flexibility : Hybrid Work Model (For most professiona l roles)

Training : Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship

Extra Perks : Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more