Fellow Systems Engineer

Fellow Systems EngineerBoston Scientific was recognized by Forbes as one of the Best Workplaces for Engineers in 2026, reflecting a culture where engineers do meaningful work.As a Fellow Systems Engineer within Boston Scientific's Neuromodulation R&D team, you will serve as a senior technical lead, driving systems engineering strategy, architecture and design for complex implantable medical devices and connected cloud and mobile technologies.You will apply deep technical expertise and systems-level thinking to solve complex engineering challenges, influence technology direction, and ensure the successful integration of hardware, firmware and software within highly regulated medical device systems.At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model requiring employees to be in our Valencia, CA office at least three days per week.Your responsibilities will include:Serve as technical lead providing strategic engineering leadership across multidisciplinary teams and complex product development initiativesDefine and analyze system requirements, clinical workflows, and input/output processes by using systems engineering methods and techniquesDrive resolution of highly complex system integration challenges, applying advanced engineering judgment to evaluate trade-offs and influence critical technical decisionsDefine and guide system architecture, including critical interfaces, design trade-offs and interactions across hardware, firmware, software and connected technologiesEstablish and guide system-level design documentation, requirements traceability and change impact assessments to ensure technical rigor and compliance with quality system requirementsPartner with regulatory and quality teams to provide technical expertise and support regulatory strategies, submissions and compliance activitiesInfluence technical priorities, development strategies and execution plans across complex engineering initiatives, balancing technical risk, business objectives and project timelinesProvide technical leadership in system risk management, including failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), hazard analysis and mitigation strategies for complex medical device systemsRequired Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field10+ years of engineering experience. (Master's may substitute for 2 years of experience)7+ years of engineering experience in mixed HW/SW systems5+ years in the design, development, and testing of embedded systems and/or active implantable medical device experienceDemonstrated expertise in defining, developing and evaluating complex system requirements, specifications and architectures for multidisciplinary engineering systemsExtensive hands-on experience with system integration, troubleshooting and verification of complex hardware and software systems in laboratory environmentsPreferred Qualifications:Demonstrated ability to independently navigate ambiguous technical challenges, develop innovative solutions and influence technical directionExtensive knowledge of systems engineering life cycle processes, including requirements development, architecture, integration, verification and validationAbility to interpret and apply regulations and standards relevant to class II/III medical devicesFamiliarity with requirements management/PLM toolsExperience in product concept development, customer interaction, verification of engineering requirements, and validation of customer needs/design requirementsStrong written and verbal communication, judgment, decision-making, and critical thinking skillsDemonstrated ability to build strategic relationships and influence technical decisions across engineering teams, business functions and external stakeholdersProven ability to lead complex technical initiatives, mentor engineers and drive alignment across multidisciplinary teams without direct reporting authorityExperience influencing technical priorities, managing engineering trade-offs and guiding execution across complex product development initiativesMinimum Salary: $ Maximum Salary: $