Smith & Nephew

Systems Engineer II

Smith & Nephew • $80K — $110K *
Pittsburgh, PA 15237In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Biomedical, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering, or related field
  • 2+ years in systems engineering, or 1 year with a master's degree
  • Understanding of design control in regulated medical environments
  • Exposure to hardware/software systems and requirements management tools like DOORS or JAMA
  • Strong collaboration in matrixed environments
  • Excellent multi-level stakeholder communication skills
  • Self-motivated and driven to make a meaningful impact

Responsibilities

  • Translate clinical needs into actionable product requirements
  • Lead requirements management and traceability activities
  • Collaborate with engineering, marketing, and clinical teams for technical excellence
  • Contribute to system architecture balancing clinical benefits with technical feasibility
  • Support verification/validation planning and design activities
  • Assist with clinical evaluations for product effectiveness and safety
  • Develop systems engineering expertise and process improvements

Benefits

  • 401k Matching Program and Plus Program
  • Discounted Stock Options and Tuition Reimbursement
  • Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • Health insurance options including HSA with employer contribution
  • Mentorship and hands-on training
  • Discounts on fitness clubs and travel
Full Job Description
Are you ready to shape the future of medical technology? As a Systems Engineer at Smith+Nephew, you will play a critical role in translating real clinical needs into innovative, high impact solutions. Based in Pittsburgh, you will collaborate with cross functional teams to design and deliver products that improve patient outcomes and drive meaningful change in healthcare.

What will you be doing?
  • Translate customer and clinical needs into clear, actionable product requirements and system architectures
  • Lead requirements management activities, ensuring traceability from requirements through to verification and validation
  • Collaborate with cross functional teams across engineering, marketing, and clinical functions to drive technical excellence
  • Contribute to system architecture and design decisions that balance clinical benefit with technical feasibility
  • Support verification and validation planning and participate in design validation activities
  • Assist with pre-clinical and clinical evaluations to ensure product effectiveness and safety
  • Continuously develop your systems engineering expertise and contribute to process improvements within the organization


What will you need to be successful?
  • Bachelor's degree in Biomedical, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering, or a related scientific field
  • Minimum of 2 years experience in systems engineering and requirements management with a bachelor's degree, or 1 year with a master's degree
  • Understanding of design control within a regulated medical device environment
  • Experience or exposure to hardware software systems and requirements management tools such as DOORS, JAMA, or similar
  • Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in a matrixed environment
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at multiple levels
  • Self-motivated, driven, and eager to make a meaningful impact


**This position does not offer visa sponsorship now or in the future**

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We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.
  • Inclusion and Belonging- Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging, Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (https://www.smith-nephew.com/).
  • Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Options, Tuition Reimbursement
  • Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day
  • Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program
  • Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship
  • Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!

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About Smith & Nephew

Smith & Nephew is a global medical technology company headquartered in London, England. The company designs, manufactures, and sells medical devices and products for orthopedic reconstruction, sports medicine, and trauma. Smith & Nephew operates in more than 100 countries and employs over 17,500 people worldwide. The company was founded in 1856 by Thomas James Smith and his nephew, Horatio Nelson Smith, and has grown through a series of mergers and acquisitions. Smith & Nephew's products include joint replacement systems, wound care products, and surgical instruments. The company is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index.
Learn more about Smith & Nephew
Size
17,500 employees
Market Cap
$11.5 billion
Industry
Healthcare
Net Income
$448 million
5 Year Trend
+2.2%
Revenue
$4.5 billion
* Ladders Estimates

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