Staff Systems Engineer
Abbott · Plano, TX
IT & SoftwareFull-time$99k–$199kCompany career page
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Role summary
Abbott Neuromodulation seeks a Staff Systems Engineer in Plano, Texas to lead systems engineering and architecture for complex active implantable medical devices. This senior individual contributor will translate clinical and business requirements into robust system solutions across hardware, firmware, software, and mechanical subsystems, guiding product development from concept through commercialization.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Biomedical, Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, or Software Engineering
- 8+ years R&D or product-development experience in systems engineering and complex multidisciplinary design
- Demonstrated expertise defining system architectures, requirements, interfaces, and verification strategies
- Experience guiding cross-functional alignment across hardware, firmware, software, and clinical teams
- Strong technical leadership and influence skills without direct authority
- Working knowledge of regulated development environments, risk management, and design controls
What you'll be doing
- Lead system architecture, requirements strategy, and design definition for neuromodulation device platforms
- Translate patient, clinician, and business needs into measurable performance requirements and acceptance criteria
- Guide multidisciplinary system design across electrical, firmware, algorithms, software, and mechanical subsystems
- Conduct system characterization tests, design reviews, and root-cause analyses to optimize performance and safety
- Support regulatory compliance, design-control practices, and platform technology roadmap development
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