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Senior Engineer, Systems

Sonova AG

Santa Clarita, CAHybridPosted 39 days ago$100,320 - $150,480/year
Full TimeSenior LevelManufacturing & CMCMedical Device
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Summary

The Senior Systems Engineer plays a critical role in understanding system level requirements, architecting, analyzing through suitable techniques, specifying, conducting feasibility studies and staying involved in the project through the course of integration. This involves participating in tasks such as functional specification, testing, formal verification, failure analysis, and sustaining engineering.

Job description

The position requires expertise, hands-on skills, and experience in areas such as digital logic, analog circuits, power subsystems, and hardware debugging with real-time embedded code. Systems engineering is a central role that spans the lifecycle of product development from requirements gathering to manufacturing transfer and post-market surveillance.

Responsibilities

  • Working with Marketing, Project Management and other R&D groups to guide requirements and generate product specifications.
  • Obtain a system level view to drive tradeoff analysis during product development while considering features, schedules, cost, complexity, evaluating how radical or incremental the change is, risk and usability.
  • Conduct feasibility work on product / system components and features in area of technical expertise. Study and be able to propose suitable components, algorithms and solutions at the least in the area of expertise. Also be able model/implement the proposals using suitable techniques and tools.
  • Work with Electrical (RF, Board & IC), Firmware, Software and Mechanical teams during the product development and system integration phase.
  • Work with R&T and other R&D groups to define architectures for future products and systems with a solid understanding of market needs.
  • Be willing and capable of developing a broad level of understanding of our products, their higher level architecture (hardware and software) and also specialize in certain technical segments.
  • Be capable of investigating field product issues, or issues during product development, be able to conduct necessary experiments with suitable techniques to get to the root cause of the issues at the shortest possible time.
  • Be willing and forthcoming in clearly documenting the work undertaken not only with a goal to document but also with a goal in mind to educate the newcomers and rest of the organization.
  • Always be willing and effectively share to others in the organization knowledge that has been gained when asked, or as needed to improve the overall skills of the organization.

More about you

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Biomedical Engineering required; Master's degree or PhD preferred.
  • Minimum 3–5 years of experience in analog and digital circuits, FPGA platforms, embedded systems, DSP, RF, control systems, or integrated circuits, with 7+ years of experience and prior medical device industry experience considered a plus.
  • Strong collaboration, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to work effectively across all organizational levels, mentor junior engineers, perform under pressure, and meet project deadlines in cross-functional environments.
  • Expertise in the design and development of complex electronic systems, including embedded development on ASICs, test automation using Python, datasheet interpretation, reliability and verification engineering, and Class III medical device standards (IEC 60801 and related requirements).
  • Demonstrated analytical problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and the capability to develop practical solutions to complex technical challenges.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Altium 365, circuit simulation and modeling tools (e.g., SPICE), and coding/scripting tools such as C, C++, LabVIEW, and Python for automation, testing, and debugging.
  • Experience with FPGA design tools (Xilinx Vivado, Altera Quartus), embedded software development environments (Arduino, MPLAB, Keil, Eclipse), and data analysis and visualization tools including MATLAB, Tableau, Python, and related engineering software; familiarity with MATLAB, Python Embedded Tools, pSPICE, VHDL/Verilog, System C, and C/C++ is highly desirable.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Biomedical Engineering required
  • Master's degree or PhD preferred
  • Minimum 3–5 years of experience in analog and digital circuits, FPGA platforms, embedded systems, DSP, RF, control systems, or integrated circuits
  • 7+ years of experience and prior medical device industry experience considered a plus
  • Strong collaboration, communication, and leadership skills
  • Ability to work effectively across all organizational levels
  • Mentor junior engineers
  • Perform under pressure and meet project deadlines in cross-functional environments
  • Expertise in design and development of complex electronic systems
  • Embedded development on ASICs
  • Test automation using Python
  • Datasheet interpretation
  • Reliability and verification engineering
  • Class III medical device standards (IEC 60801 and related requirements)
  • Demonstrated analytical problem-solving abilities
  • Attention to detail
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Altium 365, circuit simulation and modeling tools (e.g., SPICE), and coding/scripting tools such as C, C++, LabVIEW, and Python
  • Experience with FPGA design tools (Xilinx Vivado, Altera Quartus)
  • Embedded software development environments (Arduino, MPLAB, Keil, Eclipse)
  • Data analysis and visualization tools including MATLAB, Tableau, Python
  • Familiarity with MATLAB, Python Embedded Tools, pSPICE, VHDL/Verilog, System C, and C/C++ is highly desirable

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental & Vision
  • Health Savings Account
  • Health Reimbursement Account
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Telehealth Options
  • 401(k) Matching
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Accident Insurance
  • Hospital Indemnity
  • Legal Assistance
  • Identity Theft Assistance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Hearing Aid Discount

Company overview

Sonova Holding AG is a globally recognized Swiss medical device company specializing in innovative hearing care solutions. Founded in 1947 and headquartered in Stäfa, Switzerland, Sonova has established itself as one of the world's largest providers in the hearing care sector, holding approximately 24% of the global hearing aid market. The company operates through four core business divisions: Hearing Instruments, Audiological Care, Consumer Hearing, and Cochlear Implants. Sonova's diverse portfolio includes renowned brands such as Phonak, Unitron, Advanced Bionics, AudioNova, and licensed Sennheiser products. With over 17,990 employees worldwide, the company generates annual revenues exceeding CHF 3.6 billion and serves customers in more than 100 countries. Sonova's comprehensive offerings range from digital hearing aids and cochlear implants to wireless communication systems and professional audiological care services. As a component of the Swiss Market Index, Sonova maintains research facilities in Switzerland, Canada, and the United States, with manufacturing plants strategically located across Switzerland, China, and Vietnam. The company's mission centers on enabling people to experience the joy of hearing and live life without limitations through cutting-edge audio technology and comprehensive hearing care solutions.

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