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Fortive

Staff Systems Engineer

Fortive

. Define, develop, and refine system architectures for new products and significant product enhancements .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeIrvine • California • United StatesLeadWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in system architecture development, requirements management, and technical documentation for medical device systems. Proficient in cross-disciplinary collaboration, risk management, and compliance with FDA, ISO, and QSR standards.

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System Architecture DevelopmentRequirements ManagementTechnical DocumentationFDA ComplianceRisk Management

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Hard Skills
System-Level DesignIntegrationVerificationRoot Cause InvestigationChange ManagementStatistical ConceptsElectro-Mechanical SystemsTest MethodsVerification and ValidationTechnical Analyses
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationMentorship
Industry Keywords
Medical Device DevelopmentDesign ControlsQSR RequirementsISO StandardsDevelopment PlansTraceability MatricesTest PlansFailure InvestigationsDesign TransferMulti-Disciplinary Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Define, develop, and refine system architectures for new products and significant product enhancements
  • Translate user, customer, and business needs into clear, testable system and subsystem requirements
  • Support requirements flow-down to mechanical, electrical, and software teams
  • Execute system development activities across concept development, requirements definition, design, verification and validation, and design transfer to manufacturing
  • Develop, review, and maintain system-level documentation, including development plans, architectures, requirements, traceability matrices, specifications, test plans, protocols, reports, and technical analyses
  • Provide technical guidance and informal mentorship to engineers and technicians
  • Coordinate across disciplines and contribute to technical direction
  • Support system-level testing, failure investigations, and technical assessments
  • Evaluate reliability, manufacturability, serviceability, and risk throughout development
  • Interface with suppliers, external partners, and test laboratories
  • Support design reviews, testing execution, issue resolution, and design transfer readiness

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Minimum 10+ years of progressively responsible engineering experience in product and/or systems development
  • Exposure to system-level design, integration, or verification activities
  • Ability to contribute to complex, multi-disciplinary system development efforts with defined objectives and moderate oversight
  • Working knowledge of FDA, ISO, and QSR requirements applicable to medical device development and design controls
  • Experience supporting electro-mechanical system architectures and managing requirements through verification and validation
  • Proficiency in root cause investigation, risk management, change management, and technical documentation
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Working knowledge of engineering test methods and basic project management principles, including statistical concepts used in development and verification
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to approximately 20% as required

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Equal opportunity employer
  • Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities
  • Limitless learning and growth opportunities