Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.
Are you ready to shape the future of medical technology? As a Systems Engineer at Smith+Nephew, you will play a critical role in translating real clinical needs into innovative, high impact solutions. Based in Pittsburgh, you will collaborate with cross functional teams to design and deliver products that improve patient outcomes and drive meaningful change in healthcare.
What will you be doing?
Translate customer and clinical needs into clear, actionable product requirements and system architectures
Lead requirements management activities, ensuring traceability from requirements through to verification and validation
Collaborate with cross functional teams across engineering, marketing, and clinical functions to drive technical excellence
Contribute to system architecture and design decisions that balance clinical benefit with technical feasibility
Support verification and validation planning and participate in design validation activities
Assist with pre-clinical and clinical evaluations to ensure product effectiveness and safety
Continuously develop your systems engineering expertise and contribute to process improvements within the organization
What will you need to be successful?
Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering, or a related scientific field
Minimum of 2 years experience in systems engineering and requirements management with a bachelor’s degree, or 1 year with a master’s degree
Understanding of design control within a regulated medical device environment
Experience or exposure to hardware software systems and requirements management tools such as DOORS, JAMA, or similar
Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in a matrixed environment
Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at multiple levels
Self-motivated, driven, and eager to make a meaningful impact
**This position does not offer visa sponsorship now or in the future**
You Unlimited.
We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.
Inclusion and Belonging- Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging, Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (https://www.smith-nephew.com/).
Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Options, Tuition Reimbursement
Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day
Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program
Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship
Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Biomedical, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering, or related scientific field
- Minimum of 2 years experience in systems engineering and requirements management with a bachelor's degree (or 1 year with a master's)
- Understanding of design control within a regulated medical device environment
- Experience or exposure to hardware and software systems
- Experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS, JAMA, or similar
- Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively in a matrixed environment
- Excellent communication skills and stakeholder engagement at multiple levels
- Self-motivated, driven, and eager to make a meaningful impact
Smith & Nephew Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Smith & Nephew and has not been reviewed or approved by Smith & Nephew.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision plans are paired with a global mental‑health program for employees and families, indicating a robust core health package.
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Retirement Support — U.S. employees have access to a 401(k) with company contributions, and share plans complement long‑term savings.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous holiday, paid volunteering leave, and flexible work models point to broad time‑off options.
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What We Do
Smith+Nephew is a global medical technology company. We design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We support healthcare professionals to return their patients to health and mobility, helping them to perform at their fullest potential. From our first employee and founder, T.J. Smith, to our team today, it’s our people who make Smith+Nephew a unique place. Yes, we love to innovate and develop exciting technologies, and we offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits. But it’s our culture - of Care, Collaboration and Courage - that really sets us apart. Through a spirit of ownership and can-do attitude, we work together to win.. We’re a company of people who care about each other, about our customers and their patients, and about our communities. Together, we fulfill our shared purpose of Life Unlimited. Please note: not all products referred to may be approved for use or available in all markets.
