Senior Systems Engineer

Job Description

Employer: Abiomed, Inc.
Job Title: Senior Systems Engineer
Job Code: A011.8787
Job Location: Danvers, MA
Job Type: Full-Time
Rate of Pay: $136,600 - $150,000

Facilitate algorithm development as the systems engineer within the Algorithm Engineering Team, by ensuring seamless integration and interaction of newly developed algorithms with the embedded Software and the pump system. Manage independently execution of algorithm development projects for timely completion of tasks. Coordinate with projects leaders, prepare, and lead design reviews to attain agreement among stakeholders and drive project to conclusion.

Develop and update algorithm design documentation including design requirements, risk analysis, and design descriptions, to support both quality and regulatory documentation. Review and update test protocols, reports, and engineering summaries, to support both quality and regulatory documentation. Provide key input into defining system verification plans, protocols, and reports. Design and execute, with assistance from junior staff and/or technical support team, system-level testing of products to verify algorithms against specifications.

Design and lead junior staff and/or technical support team to execute, exploratory bench tests of heart pumps (including hemodynamics, blood compatibility, ease of use, strength, and reliability) and animal studies to support algorithm engineers in the design and development phase. Drive prioritization of lab fixture upgrades and supervise junior staff and/or technical support team’s execution of upgrades as well as maintenance.

Employer will accept a Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 5 years of experience in the job offered or in a Senior Systems Engineer-related occupation. Alternatively, Employer will accept a Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 3 years of experience in the job offered or in a Senior Systems Engineer-related occupation.

This job posting is anticipated to close on 8/18/2026.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.

• Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
• Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
• Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
• Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
• Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period 10 days
• Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
• This position is eligible for benefits to include medical, dental, vision and time off, as well as any others as provided for in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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