Solutions System Engineer in Crawley

We don’t just build technology. We build hope for everyone dealing with Cancer. As a Solutions System Engineer, you’ll lead how Elekta’s commercial and clinical platforms come together—integrating medical and non‑medical devices into cohesive, future‑ready solutions that keep us ahead in radiotherapy. You’ll translate deep workflow expertise into safe, effective, and secure configurations across the full technology and regulatory stack, shaping complex, multi‑dimensional products that work in the clinic and scale globally. As a recognized thought‑leader, you’ll influence strategy, mentor engineers, and own design history files across the LSS portfolio—embedding Design for X (cost, reliability, quality, cybersecurity, sustainability, manufacturability) from concept through market release. If you thrive on complexity, cross‑functional collaboration, and turning innovation into real‑world impact for clinicians and patients, this is where your work will matter every day.

Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for the overall design for systems of systems and commercial solutions to the level that these can be realised by project teams.
• Responsible for the safety of the solutions as design authority and has an accountable sign off for the hazard analysis reviews.
• Responsible for the development of a solutions roadmap of all parts allowing decoupling of product lifecycle and features improvements, including scenarios planning to meet potential future product specifications, taking the dynamic nature of the medical devices markets into account.
• Collaborate with the Devices System Engineers, SW Architects, Advanced Development, the Clinical Application Development and Product Management, Procurement on the alignment between the product-, innovation-, technology- and domains roadmaps.
• Excellent understanding and command of requirements driven engineering including requirements formulation, requirements management and the overall requirements lifecycle.
• Responsible for the translation of stakeholder needs in solution requirements for new product development as well as continuous engineering projects and programs.
• Develop innovative solutions with suppliers and partners and support strategic supplier relationships.
• Define and accept work elements (epics, features) to realise product roadmaps.
• Support standards and processes for an effective solutions systems engineering.
• Coaches and supports agile teams and experts within Engineering teams with or without disciplinary authority on aspects of (Model Based) Systems Engineering.
• Advises on supply chain strategy and Make or Buy decisions at solutions level.
• Consulted on a regular basis by key stakeholders including the leadership team on solutions systems engineering issues.
• Maintain and develop relationship with stakeholders within the company, with research and development partners to participate in strategic platforms development and contribute to Elekta competitiveness.
• Act as an escalation point for Engineering teams for complex and ambiguous problems whilst supporting the right level of ownership and empowerment for the Devices and SW Engineering teams.
• Finds creative solutions for complex and multi‑dimensional problems involving interdependencies with strategic implications on Elekta LSS competitiveness.
• Contribute to the Definition of objectives for members of the Devices and SW Engineering teams.
• Contributes to technical due diligence in the context of commercial or strategic supply chain agreements or partnerships.

The right stuff:

• Ability to think and act strategically, being pro‑active on the required capabilities to ensure the continuous success of the organization.
• Ability to promote and lead for a strategic, lean and value‑optimizing working culture.
• Demonstrated aptitude for strategic thinking and problem solving with the ability to implement through others.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to speak and present publicly.
• Strong in building and maintaining successful and effective working relationships with other system engineering colleagues.
• Personality based on strong ethical standard, values, and good judgement.

What you bring:

• First or master’s degree in an engineering, physics, or applicable technical/scientific discipline or an equivalent level of experience.
• Several years of experience in leading systems engineering and architecting work for complex products configurations involving a very diverse technology stack, preferably in the medical devices industry.
• Ability to apply system thinking to product ownership throughout the lifecycle.
• Experienced in the application of system engineering practices taking the value creation for the customers and the company into account.
• Medical sector specific knowledge is key, including ISO 13485, IEC 60601, IEC 60976 and ISO 14971.
• In‑depth understanding of all forecasted technological developments of all important and relevant technologies and their application to the sector.
• At least 10 years’ experience in a technical leadership position.
• Good command of systems engineering and MBSE methods and tools.

What you’ll get:

In this role, you will work for a higher purpose; hope for everyone dealing with cancer, and for everyone regardless of where in the world, to have access to the best cancer care. In addition to this, Elekta offers a range of benefits.

• Work Pattern (you are required to work from the Crawley HQ 4 days a week with 1 day WFH)
• Up to 25 paid vacation days (plus bank holidays)
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Attractive Employer Pension Contribution Package
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life Assurance
• Onsite subsidized restaurant, offering budget‑friendly dining
• Love electric (Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme)

Hiring process

We are looking forward to hearing from you! Apply by submitting your application and résumé in English, via the 'Apply' button. Please note that we do not accept applications by e‑mail.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.