Navigation Systems Software Manager

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Job Function:

R&D Product Development

Job Sub Function:

Robotics

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America, Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America

Job Description:

About Orthopaedics

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of Orthopaedics? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Orthopaedics teams help keep more than 6 million people moving each year while delivering clinical and economic value to surgeons and healthcare systems. Our teams build solutions for joint reconstruction; trauma and craniomaxillofacial; sports, extremities, and elective foot and ankle; spine; and robotics and digital surgery.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

We are hiring for Senior Navigation Systems Software Manager in a hybrid role to be based out of Boston, MA and Warsaw, IN

Purpose:

The Navigation Systems Software Manager will lead the embedded software team responsible for delivering next‑generation surgical navigation systems. This role is a critical technical and people‑leadership position within Navigation systems R&D, combining deep hands‑on expertise with strategic ownership of software architecture, execution, and quality.

The Navigation Systems Software Manager is accountable for defining, building, and sustaining robust, scalable, and safety‑critical software platforms that meet clinical, user, and regulatory requirements. Working closely with systems, hardware, clinical, manufacturing, quality, and regulatory partners, this role ensures that software solutions are architected and executed to meet system‑level performance, safety, and reliability objectives.

This position requires a technical leader who can operate effectively in a highly regulated, multidisciplinary surgical environment, while mentoring teams, driving innovation, and enabling predictable, high‑quality delivery.

Job Responsibilities:

. Lead the full lifecycle development of embedded software subsystems for surgical navigation systems platforms, from early concept and prototyping through verification, release, and post‑market support.

·       Define, own, and evolve the embedded software platform and architecture, ensuring scalability, real‑time performance, safety, cybersecurity, and long‑term maintainability.

·       Establish technical direction and software roadmaps aligned with product strategy and system evolution.

·       Ensure software designs are compliant with system requirements, user needs, intended use, hazard mitigations, and regulatory expectations.

·       Partner with systems engineering, hardware, clinical, usability/human factors, quality, and manufacturing teams to translate user needs into clear, testable, traceable software requirements.

·       Lead and participate in architecture reviews, design reviews, and cross‑disciplinary technical trade‑off discussions.

·       Collaborate on the design and implementation of safe, intuitive user interfaces with human factors and clinical teams.

·       Support regulatory submissions, audits, inspections, and DHF completeness in partnership with quality and regulatory affairs.

·       Establish and own DevOps strategies appropriate for regulated embedded surgical robotics and navigation systems, including:

o   Continuous Integration (CI) with automated builds, static analysis, and test execution

o   Controlled release pipelines aligned with design controls and change management

o   Source control, branching strategies, and configuration management for safety‑critical products

o   Lead adoption of automated unit-testing, integration, and system‑level testing to improve quality and delivery predictability.

·       Champion metrics‑driven development (build health, test coverage, defect trends) to drive continuous improvement.

·       Lead software FMEA activities, define and verify effective risk mitigation strategies, and ensure software safety levels align with system requirements and applicable risk controls.

·       Contribute to hazard analysis, risk management, and design controls in accordance with medical device regulations.

·       Ensure compliance with applicable medical device software standards (e.g., IEC 62304) and internal quality processes.

·       Investigate non‑conformances, deviations, and test failures; drive root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective actions.

·       Lead software planning and execution across development phases, including prototyping, design, verification, validation, and release.

·       Support design transfer, manufacturing readiness, and product launch activities.

·       Participate in complaint investigations, post‑market surveillance, and controlled software updates.

·       Build, mentor, and retain a high‑performing embedded software team.

·       Identify project critical paths, proactively manage risks, and facilitate cross‑functional problem solving.

·       Support resource planning, staffing, and schedule estimation.

·       Communicate risks, opportunities, and execution status clearly to senior leadership.

·       Foster a culture of technical excellence, accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement.

·       Communicate business‑related issues, risks, and opportunities to senior management in a timely and effective manner.

·       Interface with regulatory, quality, and manufacturing teams to support audits and inspections.

·       Responsible for communicating business-related issues or opportunities to next management level

·       For those who supervise or manage a staff, responsible for ensuring that subordinates follow all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices and that all resources needed to do so are available and in good condition, if applicable

·       Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures

·       Performs other duties assigned as needed

·       Identify critical paths during product development, address bottlenecks and risks and facilitate problem solving across R&D teams.

·       Support project resource and schedule planning.

Qualifications:

Required:

·       Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

·       Minimum of 7+ years of hands‑on experience developing embedded software for medical devices.

·       Deep expertise in embedded C/C++ development, including low‑level drivers, middleware, and application‑level software.

·       Expertise in Microsoft .NET development framework and Window based applications

·       Strong experience with real‑time embedded systems, including RTOS‑based environments (e.g., QNX or similar real‑time operating systems).

·       Strong understanding of software and systems engineering principles and product development lifecycle (e.g., V-model, waterfall, Agile).

·       Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, Jama, Polarion).

·       Excellent technical writing and communication skills.

Preferred:

·       Experience with Class II or Class III medical devices is preferred.

·       Familiarity with test automation tools and scripting languages (e.g., Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB).

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone Orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career, and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com

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Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Computer Programming, Consulting, Critical Thinking, Data-Driven Decision Making, Data Science, Developing Others, Inclusive Leadership, Industry Analysis, Innovation, Leadership, Manufacturing Technologies, Product Knowledge, Prototyping, Quality Assurance (QA), Research and Development, Robotic Automation, SAP Product Lifecycle Management, Team Management

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$117,000.00 - $201,250.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits