Senior Systems Engineer - MedTech

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Job Title: Senior Systems Engineer - MedTech

Company Name:	Johnson & Johnson
Location:	Santa Clara, CA
Position Type:	Full Time
Post Date:	04/15/2026
Expire Date:	05/15/2026
Job Categories:	Engineering, Healthcare, Other, Information Technology

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Senior Systems Engineer - MedTech
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at <a target="_blank" href="https://www.jnj.com">jnj.com</a>As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.Job Function: R&D Product DevelopmentJob Sub Function: R&D Software/Systems EngineeringJob Category:Scientific/TechnologyAll Job Posting Locations:Santa Clara, California, United States of AmericaJob Description:About SurgeryFueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of surgery? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Surgery team will give you the chance to deliver surgical technologies and solutions to surgeons and healthcare professionals around the world. Your contributions will help effectively treat some of the world’s most prevalent conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. Patients are waiting.Our business offers a broad range of products and technologies, including surgical staplers, clip appliers, trocars and sealing devices—that are used in a wide variety of minimally invasive and open surgical procedures.Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at <a href="https://www.jnj.com/medtech" target="_blank">https://www.jnj.com/medtech</a>Johnson & Johnson MedTech is currently recruiting for Senior Systems Engineer - MedTech. The position is located in Santa Clara, CA & will work a Flex/Hybrid schedule with 3 days per week on-site. Relocation assistance may be available for the chosen candidate.Purpose:The Senior Systems Engineer is responsible for the system level design and integration of capital equipment products that consist of electrical and electro-mechanical subsystems. You will lead multi-functional teams to design and develop groundbreaking medical devices! This is an excellent opportunity for you to have a key role bringing exciting new products to market while also providing the opportunity for professional growth!You will understand the system from both a technical perspective and the user’s viewpoint, and drive definition and development of the Monarch system. We are looking for a candidate who can work independently and function well within a team. The candidate is flexible, self-motivated, curious and passionate about revolutionizing the world of medical robotics.We are a technology company defining the future of medical intervention. By combining advancements in medical robotics, instrumentation, navigation and data science, we are building a platform technology capable of expanding the applicability of robotics to a spectrum of medical procedures.You will be responsible for:<ul><li>Lead cross-functional teams to tie all aspects of the system together and meet program goals</li><li>Serve as a liaison between clinical/marketing, program management, and the engineering design teams</li><li>Translate clinical and business needs to system requirements</li><li>Generate use cases, trade studies, and risk assessments to facilitate systematic trade-off decisions and robust engineering solutions</li><li>Develop test methods to accurately characterize, and verify the system design against performance requirements</li><li>Build prototypes and fixtures for data acquisition and analysis</li><li>Work cross-disciplinarily to provide hands-on system troubleshooting and debugging</li><li>Utilize sound engineering methods and documentation processes to perform design reviews and failure mode analyses</li></ul>Qualifications and Requirements:<ul><li>BS/BA Degree in Biomedical, Electrical, Computer Science, Mechanical or any related engineering field is required. Advanced degree is preferred.</li><li>Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years’ experience or an advanced degree with 3+ years’ experience is required.</li><li>Strong proficiencies with at least one engineering field, i.e., mechanical, electrical, software, robotics, or computer science etc.is required.</li><li>Good understanding of system lifecycle phases and design control processes</li><li>Knowledge of FDA and ISO regulations is required</li><li>Experience writing requirements for complex electromechanical systems is required.</li><li>Ability to travel up to 10% may be required.</li><li>Proficiency with Python, C++, or MATLAB is required.</li><li>Experience in medical device industry is strongly preferred.</li><li>Ability to participate in highly technical discussions and act as a liaison with cross-functional teams is required.</li><li>Ability to work independently as well as on a multifunctional team.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li><li>FDA CFR Part 820 and/or ISO 13485 knowledge is preferred.</li><li>Experience working with DFMEAs or other risk analysis tools is highly preferred.</li></ul>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. Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.#LI-HybridRequired Skills: Preferred Skills:Analytical Reasoning, Coaching, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Process Oriented, Product Design, Requirements Analysis, Research and Development, SAP Product Lifecycle Management, Scripting Languages, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Software Development Management, Software Engineering Practices, Software Testing, Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Technical Credibility, Technologically Savvy The anticipated base pay range for this position is :$125,000.00 - $201,250.00Additional Description for Pay Transparency:Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: 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 period10 days Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

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