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Additional Location(s): 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.

The Senior Systems Evaluation Engineer is responsible for system-level evaluation of complex implantable medical device systems. This role analyzes system requirements and user needs and executes design verification and validation activities to ensure product safety, quality and performance. The engineer will support broader systems engineering initiatives by applying advanced engineering principles, methodologies and technologies to evaluate and improve product and system performance throughout the product development life cycle.

Work model, sponsorship, relocation:

At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and innovation. This role follows an on-site work model requiring employees to work from the designated Boston Scientific location atleast four days per week. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time. Relocation assistance is not available for this position at this time.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Analyze system requirements, perform system interaction analyses and coordinate system evaluation activities, including verification and validation, based on system requirements and user needs.
• Translate requirements into comprehensive test protocols and automated test scripts to support end-to-end system evaluation.
• Perform design analyses, exploratory testing and root-cause investigations to identify and resolve product and system issues.
• Identify root causes of issues and recommend effective corrective actions
• Prepare final evaluation reports and partner with Regulatory Affairs to support compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Utilize version control, defect-tracking and peer-review tools, including AccuRev, JIRA and Windchill.
• Create, maintain and track system verification and validation records using approved management and tracking tools.
• Foster a work environment that supports the Boston Scientific Quality Policy and Quality System requirements.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to patient safety and product quality through adherence to all applicable quality processes and procedures.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a related field with a minimum of 5 years' experience; or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a related field with a minimum of 3 years' experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to collect, organize, synthesize and analyze data from multiple sources, develop conclusions and provide recommendations to stakeholders.
• Ability to interpret system requirements and technical specifications, analyze test results and perform risk assessments.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience with Python, Perl, HTML, scripting languages or equivalent programming technologies.
• Experience with change management, configuration management and issue-tracking tools such as JIRA, AccuRev, Windchill or similar platforms.
• Experience developing automated test solutions and supporting test infrastructure.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a regulated product development environment.

Preferred qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in software engineering, hardware engineering or a combination of both.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience performing automated and manual testing within a regulated industry, preferably in the cardiac medical device industry.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience working within a formal Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) environment.
• Experience interpreting and applying regulations and standards applicable to Class II and Class III medical devices.
• Experience creating test protocols and automating test execution using Python and related tools.
• Familiarity with Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) systems and implantable medical device technologies.
• Experience supporting verification and validation activities for complex medical device systems.

Requisition ID: 629902 

Minimum Salary: $ 85000 

Maximum Salary: $ 161500 

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) - see www.bscbenefitsconnect.com-will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.

Compensation for non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation for exempt, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

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Boston Scientific transforms lives through innovative medical technologies that improve the health of patients around the world. As a global medical technology leader for more than 45 years, we advance science for life by providing a broad range of high-performance solutions that address unmet patient needs and reduce the cost of healthcare. Our portfolio of devices and therapies helps physicians diagnose and treat complex cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, oncological, neurological and urological diseases and conditions. Learn more atwww.bostonscientific.comand follow us onLinkedIn.

Boston Scientific Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of its equal employment policy, the Company will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status.  Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment.  Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements.   As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company's policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.

Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance test requirements for safety-sensitive positions.  This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a prohibited substance test as a requirement.  The goal of the prohibited substance testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.