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Systems Engineer – Ultrasound (Cambridge, MA)

Philips
Cambridge, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/31/2026
Job Title

Systems Engineer – Ultrasound (Cambridge, MA)

Job Description

The Systems Engineer – Ultrasound (Cambridge, MA) is responsible for delivering outstanding image quality, clinical performance and workflow efficiency by driving the development and integration of next-generation ultrasound imaging systems. The role handles internal investigations into technical complaints regarding development and system integration issues, driving resolution, and implementing preventive measures to mitigate future issues.

Your Role

  • Apply principles of acoustic wave propagation and signal processing theory to design, implement and test new ultrasound imaging algorithms, system architectures, and imaging subsystems.
  • Lead the development and implementation of new ultrasound system capabilities, including project planning, algorithm and hardware design, integration strategy, and software implementation.
  • Lead internal investigations into technical complaints regarding development and system integration issues, driving resolution and implementing preventive measures to mitigate future issues.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D team members, Marketing, Product Management, and internal/external stakeholders to support new feature requirements for specific clinical applications and market needs, and translate marketing/customer requirements into engineering specifications.
  • Engage with experts in electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, physics, software development, clinical science, and product management to deliver innovative solutions that meet complex clinical and technical requirements.

You're The Right Fit If

  • You have a Master’s Degree in in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or equivalent disciplines. PHD, preferred.
  • You’ve acquired 2 years of experience in systems engineering, signal processing or equivalent. Imaging experience strongly, preferred.
  • Your skills include strong software skills in C/C , GPU programming with CUDA or OpenCL, OpenCV, MATLAB and Python.
  • You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position.

How We Work Together

We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations.

This is an onsite role.

About Philips

We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won't stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help improve the lives of others.

  • Learn more about our business.
  • Discover our rich and exciting history.
  • Learn more about our purpose.
  • Learn more about our culture.

Philips Transparency Details

The pay range for this position in Cambridge, MA is $115,000 to $182,000.

The actual base pay offered may vary within the posted ranges depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.

In addition, other compensation, such as an annual incentive bonus, sales commission or long-term incentives may be offered. Employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive Philips Total Rewards benefits program, which includes a generous PTO, 401k (up to 7% match), HSA (with company contribution), stock purchase plan, education reimbursement and much more. Details about our benefits can be found here.

At Philips, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case.

Additional Information

US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa, now or in the future.

Company relocation benefits will not be provided for this position. For this position, you must reside in or within commuting distance to Cambridge, MA.

This requisition is expected to stay active for 45 days but may close earlier if a successful candidate is selected or business necessity dictates. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

Philips is an Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets and maintains a drug-free workplace.

Salary : $115,000 - $182,000

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