Medtronic

Sr. Software Systems Engineer - Cardiac Ablation Solutions

Medtronic$120K — $181K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 4+ years relevant experience, or Master's with 2+ years, or PhD with no experience
  • Strong experience in requirements-driven development and traceability
  • Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts and SysML
  • Solid understanding of documentation practices
  • Experience with software verification and Agile development methodologies

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain system and software architecture models using SysML
  • Apply MBSE principles to integrate system intent with software components
  • Define interface contracts between system and software/hardware functions
  • Support traceability across requirements, design, and verification phases
  • Author and review software system requirements ensuring traceability
  • Conduct risk analysis activities, including FMEA
  • Contribute to process enhancements for MBSE adoption

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life insurance and long-term disability
  • Tuition assistance and employee well-being programs
  • 401(k) plan with employer match
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan and various incentive plans
Full Job Description
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 8 Sep 2026

A Day in the LifeAt Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.

         

         


Medtronic is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Sr. Software Systems Engineer to join our Affera Mapping and Ablation System team, supporting the design and development of advanced software-enabled capital systems for the cardiac electrophysiology lab. 
 
The Sr. Software Systems Engineer will an integral member in the Affera Software Team, working on cutting-edge technology in the electrophysiology field. This role offers a rare chance to be at the forefront of helping develop a groundbreaking technology that can disrupt the industry.  
The ideal candidate has strong MBSE skills and experience using SysML (v1/v2) to support V-model traceability from requirements through verification. They will own key features, collaborate across engineering teams, and are enthusiastic about making a meaningful difference for millions. 
 
 
About the Affera Mapping and Ablation System 
The Affera Mapping and Ablation System is an innovative medical technology designed to treat patients with cardiac arrhythmias. The system involves advanced mapping techniques to create detailed images of the heart's electrical activity, helping physicians identify abnormal areas causing arrhythmias. Once identified, the Affera Ablation System delivers targeted energy to disrupt these abnormal signals, restoring 

 

Primary Responsibilities 

  • Develop and maintain system and software architecture models using SysML (v1/v2). 

  • Apply MBSE principles to connect system intent to software services, APIs, schemas, modules, and firmware. 

  • Define interface contracts and allocations between system functions, software, and hardware components. 

  • Support V-model traceability across requirements, design, implementation, and verification 

  • Author and review software system requirements with full bidirectional traceability. 

  • Perform risk analysis activities including FMEA and interface risk identification. 

  • Contribute to process and tooling improvements for MBSE adoption and trace automation. 

  • Apply the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development life cycle. 

 

 

Required Qualifications 

  • Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience 

  • OR Master’s degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience 

  • OR PhD with 0 years relevant experience 

  • Experience with requirements-driven development and traceability 

  • Familiarity with MBSE concepts and SysML 

  • Strong understanding of good documentation practices 

 

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Knowledge of Medical Product development, IEC-62304, ISO 13485, and FDA guidance in a technical discipline, preferably software related 

  • 4+ years of software verification experience 

  • Proficient in programming languages such as Python, C++/C# or similar languages 

  • Experience with SysML v2 tooling. 

  • Experience writing technical reports 

  • Experience with QT/QML 

  • Experience with software version control systems, such as Git 

  • Experience with Agile development 

  • Strong work ethic and entrepreneurial drive 

  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. 

  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal 

 
 
 
 
#LI-MDT 

For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. 

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

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Apply only through official Medtronic channels. All legitimate Medtronic recruiting communications come from approved Medtronic platforms and official @medtronic.com email addresses. 


Medtronic will never ask for payment or sensitive personal information (such as bank account or Social Security details) during early stages of the hiring process. Any such requests are not legitimate. 


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If you have any questions, concerns regarding the authenticity of a communication alleged to have been made by or on behalf of Medtronic, please contact us immediately at [email protected]

Benefits & Compensation
 

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create.  We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
 

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$120,800.00 - $181,200.00

 

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others). 

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).

 

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

 

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns.  Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

 

Further details are available at the link below:

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

About Medtronic

Medtronic plc is an Irish-domiciled multinational medical device company that develops and manufactures medical device technologies and therapies to treat chronic diseases worldwide. Medtronic was founded in 1949 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, as a medical equipment repair shop. Today, the company operates in more than 160 countries and employs over 90,000 people. Medtronic's primary products include implantable pacemakers and defibrillators, insulin pumps, spinal and neurostimulation devices, surgical tools, and patient monitoring systems. The company is committed to improving patient outcomes and expanding access to healthcare through innovative medical technologies.
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Industry
Net Income
$2.8 billion
Founded
1949
5 Year Trend
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Revenue
$27.9 billion
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