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Staff Systems Engineer
Abbott
United States - Texas - PlanoPosted Sep 15, 2026 · Yesterday
Full-timeStaffOn-siteHealthcare
About this role
Abbott is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer in Plano, Texas, to lead the architecture, design, and requirements definition for complex active implantable medical-device platforms. This role involves translating clinical and user needs into robust system solutions across hardware, firmware, and software, guiding product development from concept to commercialization.
What we are looking for
6- Lead system architecture, design, and requirements strategy for complex neuromodulation products
- Translate patient, clinician, and business needs into measurable system requirements
- Guide system design across electrical hardware, embedded firmware, algorithms, and software
- Define and assess system behaviors, performance budgets, and tradeoffs
- Partner with firmware and software teams to shape embedded control and data-analysis algorithms
- Apply risk management and design-control practices for regulated medical devices
