Baxter

Healthcare

PrincipalSystemsEngineer

$112–112k Skaneateles, New York, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Principal Systems Engineer at Baxter. Skills: Systems engineering, Risk management, Product lifecycle. Translate customer needs into system-level requirements. Translate business objectives into system-level requirements”

Industry & Context.

Healthcare
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving; Critical-thinking; Navigate ambiguity

Eligibility Requirements

Authorized to work in U.S.

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline, 5+ years of relevant engineering experience, working knowledge of ISO 14971, working knowledge of IEC 62304, working knowledge of IEC/TR 80002-1, Demonstrated ability to write clear, concise, and verifiable requirements

Nice to Have

preferably in medical devices or a regulated industry

What You'll Do.

Translate customer needs into system-level requirements

Translate business objectives into system-level requirements

Translate regulatory requirements into system-level requirements

Lead risk management activities

Execute risk management activities

Decompose system-level requirements into subsystem-level requirements

Decompose system-level requirements into module-level requirements

Plan reliability activities

Plan robustness activities

Oversee reliability activities

Oversee robustness activities

Lead cross-functional teams

Identify technical risks

Mitigate technical risks

Evaluate product changes

Evaluate design changes

Assess impacts across system

Assess impacts across regulatory

Assess impacts across business

Drive alignment on system-level decisions

Drive alignment on system-level deliverables

Support adherence to Baxter product development processes

Support adherence to documentation expectations

Support adherence to regulatory requirements

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Engineering, quality, and business functions; Cross-functional team environment; Engineering, quality, and regulatory functions

Communication Scope

Convey complex technical concepts

Process & Methodology

Manage multiple priorities, Manage deliverables

Full Job Description

**This is where** your work makes a difference. At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond. Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results. Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride. ## **Your role at Baxter** As a Principal Systems Engineer at Baxter, you will play a critical role in both the sustainment of currently marketed products and New Product Development (NPD) within the Front Line Care Exam Diagnostics portfolio. This role is responsible for leading system-level engineering and risk management activities, with ownership across the full product lifecycle. The work we do—and the products we develop—improve patient outcomes worldwide. In this role, you will directly contribute to that mission by leading through influence, guiding cross-functional teams, and driving technical excellence. This is challenging, high-impact work supported by strong collaboration across engineering, quality, and business functions. ## **Your Team** At Baxter, we are united by a shared mission to save and sustain lives. Within this mission, the Research & Development (R&D) organization plays a vital role in bringing innovative and compliant medical products to market. As part of the Exam Diagnostics R&D team, you will collaborate with scientists, engineers, and cross-functional partners to develop, enhance, and sustain products that improve patient care. In your role, you will lead systems engineeri

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