Principal Systems Engineer

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead development of Design Inputs and Digital Interface Requirements.
• Work with cross functional team members (e.g., Marketing and Clinical personnel) to translate user needs into system requirements.
• Lead engineering resources (Electrical, Mechanical, and Software) in the decomposition of system requirements to derived requirements.
• Contribute to resolution of competing constraints among inter‑related functions (engineering, manufacturing, regulatory, marketing) required to deliver products to market.
• Resolve interface issues and document theory of operations of complex medical product designs.
• Work with verification engineers to define test strategies for the development of verification plans and validation plans using requirement tracing methods.
• Support risk analysis activities from the capture of inherent hazards through mitigation, including quantitative residual risk calculation in support of the Safety Assurance Case.
• Implement configuration management through the complete product life cycle, including design, development, and sustaining phases.
• Interface with Manufacturing, Service, Product Surveillance, Supply Chain, and Customer Training staff through the design transfer process.
• Ensure compliance to the product development process and Quality System.

• Bachelor’s degree required with 5+ years of experience or Master’s with 3+ years of experience.
• Solid understanding of systems engineering principles and related disciplines (Electro/Mechanical, Digital Interface, Fluid Mechanics, Materials Science).
• Success in delivering results on technical challenges including investigative and problem‑solving skills (DFSS/DMAIC/CAPA).
• Prior medical device experience preferred;
  Infusion Pumps and Syringe Pumps is a plus.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.

Estimated base salary: $112,000 to $154,000 annually. Total compensation may include discretionary bonuses and other benefits such as medical and dental coverage starting day one, basic life insurance, accident and disability coverage, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, ESPP, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, paid time off, family and medical leave, paid parental leave, commute benefits, employee discount program, Employee Assistance Program, and childcare benefits.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are evaluated without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations

Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If you need accommodations for any part of the application or interview process, please let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.