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Sr. Principal Systems Engineer

BD
BD Salary
Irvine, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/11/2026
We Are The People Who Give Possibilities Purpose

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

  • Works directly with marketing, field sales, and clinicians to define high level system requirements, product concepts, user interfaces, patient-contact parts and disposables, and interfaces to external systems and medical devices.Initiate and lead in the improvement, design and optimization of highly complex experiments and tests, analyze results, provide complex recommendations, and develop reports, based on engineering principles that translate to innovative products
  • Generate work instructions, test methods, engineering models and drawings/prototypes, etc., to establish/characterize product and/or process specifications
  • Oversee R&D support tasks; give instruction to technicians/engineers on conducting tests; train technicians/engineers and provide feedback; and coordinate technician/engineer work.
  • May lead cross functional teams through complex design control activities including requirement specs, and risk documents with substantial knowledge on design control requirements
  • Develop project plans to assess complex technology and drive project results
  • Provide direction and guidance on strategies related to technical solution areas
  • Proactively identify issues, achieve resolution, and resolve problems of highly significant complexity on designing parts, components and subsystems
  • Train, coach, and guide lower level employees on more complex procedures

Basic Qualifications

Required Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical ,Electrical, Biomedical, Software) or Scientific field & 8 years of experience. – OR –
  • Master's Degree or equivalent in Engineering or Scientific field & 7 years of experience with test method development and writing test plans is required – OR –
  • Ph.D. or equivalent in Engineering or Scientific field & 4 years of experience with test method development and writing test plans is required

Required Experience & Qualifications

  • Has previously worked in the medical device industry
  • Statistical experience is required
  • Has previous experience working with electromechanical instrumentation
  • Experience writing system level requirements and working with different functional groups to decompose into hardware, software, usability and mechanical requirements
  • Experience with writing and execution system verification and validation protocols.
  • Strong understanding of IEC 6060-1 and relevant medical device standards

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience leading technical projects and/or teams through new product development phases to product launch
  • Ability to adapt to change in a fast-paced environment
  • Previous experience working with requirement management tools such as PTC, Polarion, JAMA or DOORS.
  • Clinical workflow understanding in the hemodynamic monitoring space
  • Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment

Why Join Us?

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.

We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers.

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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Optional Skills

Primary Work Location

USA CA - Irvine Laguna Canyon

Additional Locations

Work Shift

At BD, we reward, support and develop our associates through our comprehensive Total Rewards program. We are committed to attracting and retaining high quality talent by providing reward and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture, as well as a competitive package of compensation and benefits programs. You can learn more on our career site under "Our Commitment to You."

Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We regularly review these ranges and factors, such as location, contribute to the range displayed.

Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully. The salary or hourly rate offered is determined by the role's specific requirements, including any applicable step rate pay system at the work location. Salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role.

Salary Range Information

$124,700.00 - $205,800.00 USD Annual

Salary : $124,700 - $205,800

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