Chief System & Embedded SW Platform Architect

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Hologic
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Newark, DE
recency icon Posted 09-09-2023

Job Description


As a leading innovator of women’s health, we at Hologic are empowering people to live healthier lives everywhere, every day. R&D is the engine of our business here at Hologic, our R&D teams sit at the cutting edge of technology, our innovations are designed to achieve exceptional clinical results making it possible to detect, diagnose and treat illnesses and other health conditions earlier and with more certainty. The *Chief System & Embedded SW Platform Architect* leads the design of a complete and complex framework, system, or product. Conceives the framework (architecture) and system interfaces used across products or systems. Defines processes for technical platforms, system specifications, input/output and working parameters for hardware and/or software compatibility. This individual collaborates across engineering disciplines to develop business application prototypes and technologies to improve clinical outcome and patient experience along the continuum of care. The Chief Systems Engineer, R&D, Breast Screening applies expert systems and software engineering, industry expertise and creative thinking to devise innovative products and features. As an expert in the field, uses advanced concepts in developing system architectural framework and broad design matters. This individual works on innovation with significant impact to design/selling success or addresses future concepts, products, or technologies. They create formal networks with key decision makers and serve as a representative of the organization. *What To Expect:* * Driving force in defining and communicating a shared technical and architectural vision for the solutions being developed. * Challenges and disrupts the status quo in high level architectural discussions and engineering practices. * Responsible for developing concepts, design, and proof of concept. * Responsible for defining requirements including specifications and electro/mechanical/software subsystem architectural requirements, and corresponding specifications and procedures. * Serves as primary technical solution design architect for one or more teams and their systems and integrations. * Influences the shaping of future products by contributing to the framework (architecture) used across multiple products or systems. * Drives the multiyear design roadmap. * Continuously studies the market, engages with the customer, and seeks feedback to gain understanding of market forces, the customer experience, and opportunities for product solutions. * Working directly with project managers and product owners to ensure that current and future platforms are aligned with customer and market needs. * Recognized cross functionally as a go to technical expert for their guidance and leadership in the development of the system architecture. Provides multi-layered technical expertise for next generation initiatives in designing Systems and implementing embedded SW platforms. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and review architectural designs for Hologic’s systems. * Research and evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends related to systems and provide guidance on their potential impact on Hologic’s systems architectures. * Work in cross-functional teams to deliver product-level features and requirements. * Identifies, analyzes, and resolves system design weaknesses. * Advise and provide technical guidance to other engineers with embedded software development. * Guides and mentors peers to promote learning, development, and knowledge transfer. * Assist with defining and maintaining development standards and guidelines. * Assess third party and open source software. * Interface with hardware design and development. * Responsible for the development of software architecture standards, guidelines, and best practices. * Promotes and leads the development of learning, creativity and ideation throughout the organization. * Identify and drive organizational improvements and implementation of best practices in software, hardware and systems testing. *What We Expect:* * 12+ Years with Master’s Degree, 8+ Years with PhD * Experience designing systems from ground up and implementing modular and scalable zonal SW architecture. * Previous experience as architect on large scale product or enterprise initiatives * Experience defining architectures that abstract SW from underlying HW to enable greater supply chain resilience. *Skills Desired:* * Required * Strong visionary leader with capabilities including, but not limited to, cybersecurity, embedded ML engines, and predictive analytic capabilities (from embedded systems to cloud infrastructure). * Exceptional ability to ideate and develop visionary concepts, solutions, and products; excels at connecting technology capabilities with market requirements, evidenced by substantial business impact. * Able to lead the design of multi-year technology roadmap. * Familiarity with embedded systems design requirements in highly regulated industries such as medical or automotive industries * Detailed knowledge of embedded Linux * Demonstrated ability to design and document re-usable and scalable frameworks and components. * In-depth technical expertise in systems engineering and software development methodologies. Knowledge and experience across engineering disciplines. * Expert knowledge of the capabilities, limitations and interdependencies of hardware and software components within a complex system. * Experienced with automated tools for requirements and traceability management. * Thorough understanding of international standards for medical devices, FDA QSR and ISO 13485 * Understands complex Product Life Cycle Management systems and how they interface with other data management and compliance standards. * Experienced in supporting medical device manufacturing and applicable government regulations such as FDA, FAA, SEC, etc. The annualized base salary range for this role is $167,100 to $261,400 and is bonus eligible. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, geography, education, business needs and market demand.*Why Hologic?*We are committed to making Hologic the company where top talent comes to grow. For you to succeed, we want to enable you with the tools and knowledge required and so we provide comprehensive training when you join as well as continued development and training throughout your career.If you have the right skills and experience, apply today!*Agency and Third Party Recruiter Notice:* Agencies that submit a resume to Hologic must have a current executed Hologic Agency Agreement executed by a member of the Human Resource Department. In addition Agencies may only submit candidates to positions for which they have been invited to do so by a Hologic Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to the Hologic Recruiter under these terms or they will not be considered.*Hologic, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer inclusive of disability and veterans.*#LI-LL1Job Type: Full-timePay: $167,100.00 - $261,400.00 per yearAbility to commute/relocate:* Newark, DE: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)%4422968% %%{{category}}%%