Principal Systems Engineer - P5

Additional Location(s):  US-MN-Maple Grove; US-MN-Arden Hills Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.              About the role: Boston Scientific was recognized by Forbes as one of the Best Workplaces for Engineers in 2026, reflecting a culture where engineers do meaningful work.   Boston Scientific is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Principal Systems Engineer - P5 to provide technical leadership for the development of complex medical device systems within the Interventional Cardiology division. In this role, you will drive systems engineering activities across the product lifecycle, including system architecture, requirements development and traceability, interface management, system integration, verification and validation, and technical risk management. As a system-level technical leader, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams across electrical, mechanical, software, design assurance, sustaining, regulatory and clinical engineering to translate customer and clinical needs into innovative, reliable and compliant medical device solutions from concept through commercialization and sustaining.   Be part of one of Boston Scientific's most diverse product divisions, supporting the development of next-generation medical technologies and strategic business initiatives. You will play a key role in enabling systems thinking, driving cross-functional technical integration and ensuring the successful delivery of innovative products ranging from capital equipment and computing platforms to single-use therapeutic devices and supporting technologies.   Work model, sponsorship, relocation: At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model requiring employees to be in our local office in Arbor Lakes or Arden Hills, Minnesota at least four days per week. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time.    Your responsibilities will include:

Provide technical leadership and system-level expertise for the design, development, integration and commercialization of complex medical device systems. Lead cross-functional technical decision-making, build alignment on technical strategies and secure agreement across engineering, functional management and business leadership. Define, maintain and evolve system architecture, including functional and physical architectures, subsystem partitioning, interface definitions and system performance requirements. Lead end-to-end system integration across hardware, software, electrical, mechanical, optical, manufacturing and disposable subsystems. Drive systems engineering best practices across projects, including system concept development, architecture, interface management, technical documentation and lifecycle traceability. Translate customer, clinical and stakeholder needs into clear, testable system requirements while ensuring end-to-end traceability throughout the product development lifecycle. Lead system-level trade studies and design evaluations to assess technical alternatives, optimize performance and reduce development risk. Identify, troubleshoot and resolve complex system integration issues while communicating technical progress, risks and recommendations to key stakeholders. Develop and apply analytical methods, including modeling, simulation, mathematical analysis and system characterization, to solve complex engineering problems and drive corrective