Senior Systems Engineer – Nav R&D

Johnson & Johnson

. Author, decompose and maintain system and subsystem requirements for assigned features .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • United StatesSenior💰 $109,000 - $174,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in systems engineering for medical devices, including requirements management, risk analysis, and compliance with regulatory standards such as IEC 60601 and ISO 14971. Proficient in cross-functional collaboration and technical communication to support system integration and design processes.

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Systems Engineering ExperienceRequirements ManagementRisk ManagementRegulatory ComplianceTechnical Writing

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Hard Skills

Requirements DecompositionSystem-Level Risk AnalysisFMEAUse Case DevelopmentInterface ManagementIntegration TestingDesign ControlsSystem ArchitectureVerification and ValidationSustaining Engineering

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional CollaborationCommunicationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

PolarionJamaDOORS

Industry Keywords

Medical DevicesRegulated IndustryIEC 60601ISO 14971ISO 13485IEC 62366

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Author, decompose and maintain system and subsystem requirements for assigned features
Keep requirements structured, traceable and communicated across multi-site teams
Perform system-level risk analysis, including hazard analysis, use risk analysis and FMEA
Support risk cascade to subsystem teams
Ensure requirements are testable and fully traced from user needs through verification and validation
Develop use cases, user stories and workflows with clinical, marketing and human factors partners
Define and analyze mechanical, electrical and software interfaces
Support system integration, integration testing and issue resolution
Contribute to system architecture, functional diagrams and design trade-off studies
Support design reviews, change impact assessments and sustaining engineering for released products
Support regulatory submissions and DHF deliverables
Ensure system deliverables meet IEC 60601, ISO 14971 and IEC 62366 requirements
Engage with surgeons and clinical staff in lab and OR settings
Mentor junior engineers and co-ops on systems engineering methods and tools
Communicate business-related issues or opportunities to the next management level
Follow Company guidelines on Health, Safety and Environmental practices and applicable regulations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Systems, Biomedical, Electrical, Mechanical, Robotics or Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field
5+ years of relevant systems engineering experience in medical devices or another regulated industry
Experience with Design Controls, requirements management and risk management in a regulated environment
Experience with an ALM/requirements tool such as Polarion, Jama or DOORS
Working knowledge of IEC 60601, ISO 14971, ISO 13485 and IEC 62366
Experience with system integration and interface management across software, electrical and mechanical subsystems
Strong technical writing, communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401(k))
Long-term incentive program
Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year; 48 hours per calendar year for employees residing in Colorado; 56 hours per calendar year for employees residing in Washington
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 period
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
Hybrid work arrangement
Travel opportunities up to 10% domestic and/or international