Principal Systems Engineer

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer in Chelmsford, MA. Summary: The client is looking for a highly experienced, cross-functionally skilled technical leader (electrical/software/mechanical) responsible for the system level architecture/design, implementation and verification of complex systems (e.g. defibrillators, patient monitors, ventilators) in a matrix setting. Essential Functions:

• Principal Systems Engineer works with Project/Program management to establish and refine system level requirements for assigned new and enhanced products
• Leads development team in translating system level requirements into product architecture and system level design including partitioning functionality into sub-systems, creating specifications for each sub-system and documenting the interface requirements among the sub-system
• Ensures that new product architecture meets system level requirements, is appropriately featured, robust and adaptable enough to support product lifecycle plans and objectives
• Establishes performance, interface, safety, and cost specifications for each sub- system within the selected architecture in consultation with the functional design leaders; Contributes significantly to the system level risk management activities associated with assigned programs
• Under auspices of the Program Manager, the Principal Systems Engineer leads efforts to allocate system functionality among electronic/software/mechanical subsystems, make hardware/software/mechanical trade-off decisions, cost/time/performance trade-off and safety decisions necessary to meet the product's clinical performance, reliability, manufacturability/serviceability, regulatory and business objectives
• Leads efforts during the product implementation phase to develop and refine the system level design, identify and resolve sub-system performance and interface issues, and resolve cross functional design issues that have system level impacts
  
  

Requirements

• Working knowledge and experience with low level analog signal acquisition, digital/microprocessor systems design, power supplies, embedded real time software development, digital signal processing, real time operating systems, Analog/digital control systems, displays, batteries, data storage and wireless communications systems
• Working knowledge of mechanical engineering issues and processes associated with electronics packaging, small moving mechanisms, molding, and machining processes
• Ability to independently analyze and evaluate electronic circuitry, software and mechanical designs using drawings, schematics, source code, technical education, and experience
• Thorough understanding of the product development and engineering project management processes
• Experience with and sensitivity to human factors issues associated with the use of medical devices
• Knowledge and experience developing products under FDA and European Community medical device regulations and standards
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Demonstrated success in technical decision making and people management/leadership in a matrix environment
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and skill
• Business acumen
  
  

Preferred Education And Experience

• Advanced degree in Engineering including training and experience in systems, electronics, software and mechanical engineering
• 10 years of experience developing electronic hardware and embedded software systems/subsystems for complex, real time measuring instruments
• 7 years of experience as a Systems Engineer, leading the architectural design and systems engineering of complex, real time medical measuring instruments
• Knowledge of fluid mechanics and/or past experience with ventilators/aspirators is required
• Project management experience and training
  
  

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

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