Stryker Corporation

Principal Engineer, Systems Engineering

Stryker Corporation$118K — $196K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Software, Biomedical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
  • 8+ years of relevant engineering experience in product development, systems engineering, or technical leadership roles.
  • Experience developing products within a regulated industry environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead system architecture, technical strategy, and integration for complex medical device products.
  • Translate customer, clinical, and business needs into system-level requirements across engineering teams.
  • Develop, allocate, trace, and verify requirements throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Drive system-level decision making and conduct architecture reviews and tradeoff analyses.
  • Manage cross-functional product development from concept through verification, ensuring quality solutions.
  • Collaborate with Quality, Regulatory, Clinical, and Engineering teams to ensure compliance with standards.
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate product development risks while promoting a risk-based approach.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend new capabilities for future customer needs.

Benefits

  • Hybrid or onsite work flexibility.
  • Opportunity to work on complex medical device products in a multidisciplinary environment.
  • Collaborative work with various stakeholders across engineering and regulatory fields.
  • Emphasis on professional development and mentorship opportunities.
Full Job Description
Work Flexibility: Hybrid or Onsite

What You Will Do

  • Lead system architecture, technical strategy, and integration activities for complex medical device products and platforms.
  • Translate customer, clinical, and business needs into system-level requirements and drive alignment across software, electrical, and mechanical engineering teams.
  • Lead requirements development, allocation, traceability, and verification planning throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Drive system-level decision making, architecture reviews, tradeoff analyses, and risk assessments.
  • Lead cross-functional product development efforts from concept through verification, ensuring delivery of safe, reliable, and high-quality solutions.
  • Partner with Quality, Regulatory, Clinical, and Engineering stakeholders to ensure compliance with design controls and applicable standards.
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate product development risks while promoting a risk-based development approach.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend new capabilities, platforms, and solutions that support future customer needs.
  • Build alignment across global stakeholders and influence design direction without direct authority.


What You Will Need (Required Qualifications)

  • Bachelor's degree in Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Software, Biomedical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
  • 8+ years of relevant engineering experience in product development, systems engineering, or technical leadership roles.
  • Experience developing products within a regulated industry environment.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Medical device product development experience.
  • Experience leading system architecture and integration activities for complex, multidisciplinary products.
  • Knowledge of requirements management, verification, and system-level risk management.
  • Experience with ISO 13485, ISO 14971, FDA Design Controls, or similar regulatory frameworks.
  • Experience with requirements management tools such as Jama, DOORS, or Polarion.
  • Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and SysML.
  • Experience developing connected products, digital health solutions, or integrated healthcare technologies.
  • Experience mentoring engineers and leading design efforts across cross-functional teams.


$118,000 - $196,700 USD Annual

Travel Percentage: 20%

About Stryker Corporation

Stryker Networks is a premier Information Technology partner providing IT managed services and database application development.

Stryker Corporation Careers

Joining Stryker Corporation means becoming part of a global team recognized for its commitment to innovation, leadership, and enhancing patient outcomes. As a leading medical technology company, Stryker is the perfect place to build a career that truly makes a difference.

Work You’ll Do

At Stryker, every position contributes to our mission of making healthcare better. Here, you will use your skills to work on transformative projects that improve lives across the globe. You will be part of a culture that thrives on growth, innovation, and leadership, and you will work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.

Innovative Careers

Stryker offers a range of job opportunities, from internships that provide a stepping stone into high-impact roles to leadership positions that drive strategic direction. Our team members benefit from a work environment that supports professional growth and diversity training, ensuring everyone, regardless of background, can thrive.

Be Part of a Great Team

Our employees enjoy a collaborative atmosphere that fosters innovation and encourages professional development. With a commitment to leadership and diversity, Stryker ensures that all team members have the opportunity to grow and influence the company's future. Our global scale and dedication to impactful solutions make us leaders in medical technology.

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Stryker is dedicated to career development, offering extensive training, benefits, and resources to help you advance professionally. From networking opportunities to workshops on resume and interview skills, we support your journey every step of the way. Our career paths are as diverse as the innovative products we develop and the markets we serve.

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Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your career to the next level, Stryker provides the tools and resources to achieve your goals. We are continuously hiring and looking for ambitious, curious, and driven individuals to join our team.

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Learn more about Stryker Corporation
Size
46,000 employees
Market Cap
$91.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.5 billion
Founded
2004
5 Year Trend
+8.6%
Revenue
$14.3 billion
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