Principal Systems Architect (Medical Devices - Hardware)

Principal Systems Architect (Medical Devices - Hardware)
Remote | India

Design the Future of Medical Technology
Are you an experienced systems architecture leader with deep expertise in medical device hardware and electromechanical systems? We're looking for a Principal Systems Architect to define and drive the architecture of next-generation medical devices that improve patient outcomes worldwide.
This is a highly influential technical leadership role where you'll shape product strategy, establish system architecture frameworks, and guide complex engineering decisions from concept through commercialization. Working across global teams, you'll bring together hardware, electronics, mechanical engineering, firmware, software, quality, regulatory, and manufacturing disciplines to deliver innovative and compliant medical technologies.

What You'll Do

Lead the architecture and technical strategy for complex medical device platforms, with a strong focus on hardware and electromechanical systems.
Define system architectures that balance customer needs, clinical requirements, regulatory compliance, manufacturability, and product scalability.
Translate user, business, and regulatory requirements into robust system-level solutions.
Own system requirements, architecture documentation, interfaces, and traceability throughout the product lifecycle.
Drive technical decision-making across hardware, electronics, firmware, software, and mechanical engineering teams.
Lead architectural reviews, design reviews, and technical risk assessments.
Develop system integration, verification, and validation strategies.
Drive reliability engineering, risk management activities, and design controls in accordance with medical device regulations.
Identify and mitigate technical risks early in the development process.
Mentor engineering teams and promote best practices in systems engineering and architecture development.
Partner with Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and Product Management teams to ensure successful commercialization.

What You'll Bring
Essential Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
12+ years of experience developing regulated medical devices or complex electromechanical products.
5+ years in a Principal Engineer, Systems Architect, Lead Systems Engineer, or equivalent technical leadership role.
Proven track record of leading products from concept through commercialization.
Strong expertise in:

Medical device hardware architecture
Electronics and embedded systems design
Electromechanical product development
Systems engineering principles and architecture methodologies
Requirements management and traceability
Risk management, reliability engineering, and DFMEA
Design controls, verification, and validation

Experience making architecture decisions across multidisciplinary engineering organizations.
Strong understanding of FDA, MDR, IEC, ISO, and other applicable medical device standards.

Nice to Have

Experience with neurodiagnostics, patient monitoring, imaging, surgical, wearable, or connected medical devices.
Knowledge of embedded software, connectivity technologies, cybersecurity, and cloud-enabled healthcare solutions.
Experience with tools such as Jama, DOORS, Polarion, Enterprise Architect, Cameo, or similar systems engineering platforms.
Exposure to Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
Experience supporting regulatory submissions including FDA, MDR, CE Mark, and international market approvals.
Master's degree or PhD in a relevant engineering discipline.

Success in This Role
You'll Thrive If You Are:

A strategic technical leader who can see the complete system while understanding the details that matter.
Passionate about developing innovative medical technologies that improve patient care.
Highly experienced in hardware architecture, electronics, and electromechanical system design.
Comfortable influencing senior stakeholders and driving alignment across global teams.
Skilled at balancing technical excellence, regulatory requirements, cost, quality, and time-to-market objectives.
A collaborative mentor who elevates engineering capability across the organization.
Driven to solve complex technical challenges and create scalable product platforms.

Why Join Us?

Work remotely from anywhere in India.
Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Be the technical authority behind next-generation medical device platforms.
Influence product strategy and architecture at a global level.
Collaborate with world-class international engineering and product teams.
Work on innovative technologies that make a meaningful difference in patients' lives.
Mentor and develop future engineering leaders while shaping the direction of our products.

Ready to Make an Impact?
Join us in developing the next generation of medical technology and help improve lives around the world.
Apply today and become a key architect in creating innovative, reliable, and life-changing medical devices that advance healthcare globally.

EEO Statement: Natus Medical is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.
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