Principal Electrical Systems Architect
Siemens Healthineers
Summary
Plans, calculates, designs, develops, tests, and modifies experimental and/or operational electrical concepts or subsystems.
Job description
Responsibilities
- Leading the electrical system architecture across all phases of product development, from concept and requirements definition through design, verification, validation, commercialization, and post-market support, ensuring compliance with applicable QMS and regulatory requirements.
- Driving technical decision-making and architectural trade studies, rapidly assessing the impact of design changes on product performance, risk, regulatory compliance, and development timelines.
- Applying advanced engineering principles, modeling, simulation, and analytical methods to solve complex multidisciplinary challenges and guide robust product development.
- Working in conjunction with Electrical Engineering manager to mentor for electrical engineering, providing coaching, guidance, and technical leadership across projects and development teams.
- Establishing and advancing best practices in system architecture, design methodologies, requirements management, verification strategies, development processes, and engineering tools.
- Leading technical collaboration with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and external partners, while supporting project planning, technical risk management, resource allocation, and execution of key program deliverables.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience leading systems through IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2 (EMC), SPE-3000, and TUV/NRTL certification
- Deep expertise in power architecture, grounding, isolation, EMC, leakage current, and safety compliance
- Experience supporting FDA, IDE, and MDR submissions
- Functions as a technical authority across EE, systems, software, and compliance disciplines
- Strong communication skills required
Required Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics or other related technical area required, Master’s degree or above preferred
- 15+ years developing Class II/III medical devices
- Willing to travel up to 10%
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics or other related technical area required
- Master’s degree or above preferred
- 15+ years developing Class II/III medical devices
- Willing to travel up to 10%
- Experience leading systems through IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2 (EMC), SPE-3000, and TUV/NRTL certification
- Deep expertise in power architecture, grounding, isolation, EMC, leakage current, and safety compliance
- Experience supporting FDA, IDE, and MDR submissions
- Strong communication skills required
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Life Insurance
- Long-term Disability Insurance
- Short-term Disability Insurance
- Paid Parking
- Public Transportation
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Sick and Safe Time
Company overview
Siemens Healthineers is a German multinational medical technology company specializing in diagnostic and therapeutic imaging, laboratory diagnostics, and molecular medicine. Founded in 2017 as a spin-off from Siemens AG, the company has established itself as a global leader in healthcare technology with a comprehensive portfolio that addresses the complete care continuum for many of the world's most threatening diseases. With approximately 69,500 employees worldwide and operations in over 70 countries, Siemens Healthineers generates annual revenues exceeding €21 billion. The company's product offerings span across four main business segments: Imaging (including CT, MRI, ultrasound, and X-ray systems), Diagnostics (laboratory and point-of-care testing), Varian (cancer care and radiation therapy), and Advanced Therapies. Siemens Healthineers is particularly renowned for pioneering breakthroughs in medical imaging, having developed the world's first commercial PET/CT scanner and continuing to innovate in areas such as artificial intelligence, digital health solutions, and precision therapy. The company's commitment to research and development, with annual investments of approximately €1.5 billion, drives its mission to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare for everyone, everywhere, sustainably.