Principal Systems EngineerDepartment: Engineering
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Burlington, MA
Compensation: $165,000 - $185,000 / year
DescriptionWhat we're looking for:The Principal Systems Engineer leads system-level design and integration activities for Myomo's medical device product line. This role defines product architecture, ensures alignment between mechanical, electrical, and software components, and drives innovation aimed at enhancing performance, reliability, and safety. The Principal Systems Engineer provides technical leadership across cross-functional teams, ensuring that Myomo's products meet user needs, regulatory standards, and business goals.
How You'll Drive Impact:- Lead design, development, and integration of medical devices and mechatronic subsystems to meet customer and business needs.
- Define and maintain system architecture across hardware, software, and user interfaces in collaboration with engineering and product management.
- Translate customer and business requirements into functional, performance, and safety specifications.
- Drive risk management and system-level verification and validation activities in accordance with medical device standards.
- Develop prototypes, evaluating design concepts, driving innovative solutions in support of Myomo's intellectual property portfolio.
- Ensure design intent and product reliability through cross-functional collaboration with Quality, Manufacturing, Clinical, and Customer support.
- Apply requirements-driven design and systems engineering principles to manage trade-offs across cost, schedule, and performance.
- Identify and mitigate technical and project risks, ensuring timely communication and resolution.
- Promote continuous improvement in engineering processes, design practices, and documentation standards.
- Mentor engineers across disciplines and fostering a collaborative, innovative engineering culture.
What You'll Bring:- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biomedical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering.
- 10-15 years of product development experience, including 5+ years in the medical device industry.
- Proven track record of leading system design and integration for complex electromechanical products.
- Prior experience defining architecture, requirements, and risk management in compliance with standards such as ISO 13485 and ISO 14971.
- Strong background in innovation and intellectual property development (patent authorship preferred).
- Knowledge of rapid-prototyping and manufacturing processes including 3D printing, CNC machining, and injection molding.
- Familiarity with related engineering domains, including embedded software and electronics.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
