Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.
Are you driven by the opportunity to bring innovative medical technology to life and make a real impact for patients? As a Senior Systems Engineer within our Sports Medicine R&D organization, you will play a critical role in shaping next generation surgical visualization solutions, working at the intersection of engineering excellence, collaboration and purpose.
What will you be doing?
Providing systems engineering leadership across all phases of new product development
Acting as a subsystem lead, owning requirements development, traceability and technical decision making
Defining use cases and supporting translation into downstream user stories and requirements
Contributing to system architecture including functional and physical design and interface specifications
Driving design decisions using data driven trade studies in collaboration with cross functional teams
Supporting integration planning and hands on testing to ensure system level performance
Partnering with verification leads to establish robust verification and validation strategies
Supporting pre clinical activities including human factors formative and summative evaluations
Championing best practices in systems engineering and continuous improvement
What will you need to be successful?
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering or a related technical discipline
3+ years of experience in R&D, preferably within medical device or another regulated industry
Experience with design controls and standards such as IEC 62304, ISO 14971, IEC 60601 and FDA regulations
Familiarity with Agile development processes
Experience with requirements management and model based systems engineering tools
Strong communication, organization and collaboration skills with a passion for making an impact
**This position does not offer visa sponsorship now or in the future**
We anticipate the application window for this opening to close on 05.20.2026.
The anticipated base compensation range for this position is $111,250 - $167,500 USD annually.
The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role at Smith + Nephew. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.
In addition to base pay, we provide competitive bonus and benefits, which include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k, tuition reimbursement, medical leave programs, parental leave, and generous PTO, paid company holidays annually and 8 hours of Volunteer time and a variety of wellness offerings such as EAP.
You Unlimited.
We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.
Inclusion and Belonging- Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging, Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (https://www.smith-nephew.com/).
Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Options, Tuition Reimbursement
Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day
Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program
Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship
Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!
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Smith+Nephew is a global medical technology company. We design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We support healthcare professionals to return their patients to health and mobility, helping them to perform at their fullest potential.
From our first employee and founder, T.J. Smith, to our team today, it’s our people who make Smith+Nephew a unique place.
Yes, we love to innovate and develop exciting technologies, and we offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits. But it’s our culture - of Care, Collaboration and Courage - that really sets us apart.
Through a spirit of ownership and can-do attitude, we work together to win..
We’re a company of people who care about each other, about our customers and their patients, and about our communities.
Together, we fulfill our shared purpose of Life Unlimited.
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