Principal Systems Engineer

$132,700 - $221,200/Yr

Hologic - Newark, DE

Full-time - Principal

Newark, DE

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

About the position

The Principal Systems Engineer at Hologic is responsible for defining and developing technical platforms and system specifications for the company's top-tier products. This role focuses on identifying and resolving system design weaknesses, contributing to the architectural framework across products, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop reliable medical imaging systems and devices that enhance clinical outcomes and patient experiences. The position requires independent judgment, technical expertise, and the ability to supervise others while navigating complex issues and fostering coordination among various groups.

Responsibilities

• Owns system architecture design and implementation from initiation through commercial launch.
• Defines and communicates a shared technical vision for solutions.
• Maintains expert understanding of products and clinical use for next-generation development.
• Leads architectural discussions and engineering activities, making high-level design choices and setting technical standards.
• Determines development processes, tools, and applications.
• Ensures design reflects intended purposes and collaborates on design changes.
• Serves as primary system architect for new product development, influencing product framework.
• Drives continuous learning, improvement, and ideation, introducing new technologies and methods.
• Leads complex design projects and product roadmaps.
• Recognized as a technical expert and provides multi-layered technical expertise.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams on architectural designs and emerging technologies.
• Identifies, analyzes, and resolves system design weaknesses.
• Advises and mentors peers, promoting learning, creativity, and innovation.
• Leads projects for significant improvements in product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
• Establishes collaborative relationships within and outside the organization.
• Maintains professional knowledge through workshops and trains lower-level engineers.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience with a non-technical degree.
• 8+ years of experience with a technical/advanced degree (Master's) or 5+ years with a PhD.
• Expertise in systems engineering methodologies.
• Proficiency in physical and mathematical modeling tools.
• Experience with hardware and software integration in complex systems.
• Knowledge of medical devices, FDA QSR, ISO 13485 standards.
• Familiarity with risk and electrical safety standards (ISO 14971, IEC-60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2).
• Understanding of software life cycle for medical devices (IEC 62304).
• Experience with Product Life Cycle Management systems.

Nice-to-haves

• Presentation development and delivery skills.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and Oracle.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme.
• Comprehensive training upon joining and continued development throughout the career.