Senior System Engineer

Senior System Engineer

Full-Time 48600 - 59400 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead innovative projects in medical device engineering and ensure compliance with industry standards.
  • Company: Join a leading medical device company in London, making a difference in healthcare.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and the chance to work on life-saving technologies.
  • Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities for continuous improvement and learning.
  • Why this job: Shape the future of medical technology and impact lives through your engineering expertise.
  • Qualifications: Degree in engineering and experience in high-reliability systems required.

The predicted salary is between 48600 - 59400 £ per year.

Halian is proud to partner with a leading medical device company based in London in their search for a Senior Systems Engineer.

This is a pivotal role within the growing R&D team, driving both new product development and sustaining engineering for life-supporting technologies.

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you’ll be at the forefront of shaping technical architecture, optimising engineering processes, and ensuring regulatory compliance across complex systems.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible impact in a regulated, high-reliability environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the definition and execution of technology roadmaps aligned with long-term business goals.
  • Own system architecture and feasibility assessments for assigned products.
  • Translate stakeholder needs into robust system requirements and design documentation.
  • Drive engineering governance activities, including Critical Design Reviews (CDRs).
  • Collaborate with V&V teams to support defect triage, issue resolution, and validation.
  • Monitor regulatory changes and ensure compliance with standards such as IEC 60601, IEC 62304, and ISO 14971.
  • Conduct risk management activities, including FMEA and hazard analysis.
  • Champion continuous improvement across engineering tools and processes.

Required Experience & Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in biomedical, mechanical, electrical, or systems engineering (or equivalent).
  • Strong background in high-reliability systems.
  • Deep understanding of ISO 14971 and IEC 62304 standards.
  • Proven experience in systems engineering disciplines: requirements, architecture, design, V&V, and release.
  • Familiarity with ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288 lifecycle within regulated product development.
  • Comfortable working in cross-functional teams and dynamic project environments.
  • Experience in ISO 13485-compliant environments.
  • Knowledge of real-time control systems and embedded platforms.
  • Experience in IEC 60601-1
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills across engineering, quality, and clinical teams.
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Senior System Engineer employer: Halian | Managed Services, Recruitment Agency & Contract Staffing

Halian offers an exceptional work environment for a Senior Systems Engineer, where innovation meets purpose in the heart of London’s thriving medical device sector. Employees benefit from a collaborative culture that prioritises professional growth, with opportunities to lead impactful projects in life-supporting technologies while ensuring compliance with rigorous industry standards. Join a team dedicated to continuous improvement and making a real difference in healthcare technology.

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We think you need these skills to ace Senior System Engineer

System Architecture
Feasibility Assessments
Stakeholder Requirements Translation
Critical Design Reviews (CDRs)
Verification and Validation (V&V)
Regulatory Compliance
IEC 60601