Staff Systems Engineer is responsible for using their broad technical expertise, leadership skills, and development process knowledge to be the technical leader for product development. In this role, you are expected to be expert at system level implementation and maintenance of design controls through voice of customer and collaborator needs into system and product requirements, identify potential hazards and assesses requirements to ensure product compliance. Also you are expected to drive product design architecture definition, proactively identify technical risks and mitigation pathways, and aid multi-functional engineering teams in developing design and process specifications for new system and software products that effect many systems or for the enhancement of multiple systems. The expectation for a Staff Systems Engineer is that they represent R&D function on project core teams, act as a leader of technical excellence, and strive for continuous improvement within the Systems Engineering function. As such they are expected to help identify and prioritize tasks/resources, and coach junior resources to ensure that critical project milestones are met, and systems integration activities are identified and fulfilled. What is expected of you for success in your role? • Demonstrate knowledge and expertise in product and software design controls • Demonstrate knowledge of advanced system-level technology • Leads system/product-level feasibility and risks assessments • Translates voice of customer and stakeholder needs into system and product requirements • Facilitates cross-functional knowledge and experiences to promote the understanding and resolution of in-market and product development issues • Responsible for coordination of system-level product development and its integration • Coach junior associates • Serve as a key resource to examine system behavior issues and bring to resolution for existing products • Identifies potential hazards and associated control measures • Serves as a resource to examine system behavior issues and bring to resolution for existing products • Identify opportunities and drive continuous improvement efforts • Implement best-in-class R&D tools, processes & standards within the development platform. Required Qualifications: • Must have a bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering. A post graduate degree is desired. • 7-10 years related work experience required (combination of work experience and advanced degrees). Preferred Skills & Qualifications: • Ability to work independently and as a member of a team. • Ability to lead multi-discipline engineering teams. • A strong technical background and experience within Systems Engineering - Requirements Management, Hazards Analysis, System Architectural Development, Functional Modeling, Systems Integration, Statistical Test Design, Verification and Validation, Reliability Engineering, and Failure Modes Effects Analysis. • Excellent interdepartmental and cross-functional communication skills; strong writing skills. • Experience with medical device development is a plus. • Experience coaching junior associates a plus. • Experience in making architectural decisions in either products or platforms is a plus. • Experience working within an agile environment a plus. At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting. For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company's receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD's Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law. Primary Work Location USA CA - San Diego TC Bldg C&D At BD, we reward, support and develop our associates through our comprehensive Total Rewards program. We are committed to attracting and retaining high quality talent by providing reward and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture, as well as a competitive package of compensation and benefits programs. You can learn more on our career site under "Our Commitment to You." Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We regularly review these ranges and factors, such as location, contribute to the range displayed. Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully. The salary or hourly rate offered is determined by the role's specific requirements, including any applicable step rate pay system at the work location. Salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role. Salary Range Information $124,700.00 - $205,800.00 USD Annual